Review of Mommie Dearest (1981) by Tiffany A — 10 Dec 2007

"no wire hangers!!".

Need I say more?

This review of Mommie Dearest (1981) was written by Tiffany A on 10 Dec 2007.

Mommie Dearest has generally received positive reviews.

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Pretty decent movie. Faye Dunaway was spectacular in her role and that's the movies prime redeeming quality…

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By Matt A (789) on 21 Jan 2015

NO WIRE HANGARS!!!!!!!'' Controversial biopic of the late Joan Crawford. Faye Dunnaway is both captivating and disturbing…

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By Francisco C (36) on 13 Jul 2016

Ryan Gosling taught me to be better than The Gap. This movie taught me to never use wire hangers. And to always clean under the tree. HAHAHAHAHA…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 13 Jul 2016

Ryan Gosling taught me to be better than The Gap. This movie taught me to never use wire hangers. And to always clean under the tree. HAHAHAHAHA…

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By Jonathan D (792) on 11 Nov 2017

This movie is long, boring & should have been shown on Lifetime. It sucks. Put this on my Never watch again list…

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By Nick P (974) on 23 Aug 2014

Crazy, spoiled, ego driven Hollywood star who abuses child. Not really shocking…

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By Patrick S (1,063) on 14 May 2014

Ok............just a fun movie to watch. Is it all true?? Who knows, but it is over the top fun and there are great lines in the film…

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