Review of Mommie Dearest (1981) by Ryan J — 10 Aug 2007

Who knew child abuse could be so funny and entertaining!

This review of Mommie Dearest (1981) was written by Ryan J on 10 Aug 2007.

Mommie Dearest has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Joseph B (617) on 31 May 2015

I can see why the critics don't love it but the gay in me can't keep from embracing loving and quoting all of this repeatedly…

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By Anthony K (935) on 02 Jan 2017

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By Michael A (1,637) on 23 Jan 2017

This is a must-see film. After all, who doesn't want to a watch the story of an abusive, over-the-hill, prima donna? It's brilliant…

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By Dorianator F (445) on 21 Jul 2017

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

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By Paul D (6,077) on 26 Jan 2015

It is probably a shitty movie, but Faye Dunaway's performance is historical and one of the crazies shows you will ever see…

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By Kelly H (334) on 04 Jun 2016

I am among the few who admired Ms. Dunaway's performance. She claims it ruined her career, but it's hard to see why…

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Ugh, what a mess…

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By Gabe C (227) on 01 Mar 2014

I thought it was pretty good. Overacting can be good and bad but I'm this case I thought it was great…

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By Jeffrey R (300) on 03 Jul 2017

This is the highest rating I will ever give a bad movie, because, as the old saying goes : Ya gotta see it to believe it…

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