Review of My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988) by Ugoma G — 23 Oct 2007

Cute and funny. Plus young Alyson Hannigan and Seth Green.

This review of My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988) was written by Ugoma G on 23 Oct 2007.

My Stepmother Is an Alien has generally received mixed reviews.

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By David Keyes (623) for Cinemaphile.org (616) on 13 Mar 2015

Akroyd and Basinger give the film an infectious stroke of energy, and by the end we continue to smile even as we are exhausted under the weight…

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By Lady D (826) on 10 Aug 2010

Movie about an alien on a secret mission to Earth, who falls for a human. Witless low concept comedy, it was ok…

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By Janet Maslin (949) for The New York Times (9,847) on 29 Oct 2010

Unlike the screenwriters, who often cross the thin line between wit and silliness as they outline Celeste's neo-I Love Lucy-isms, Miss Basinger…

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By Steve R (825) on 29 Sep 2011

Naff 80s comedy with not much to recommend it. Seeing a very young Seth Green was amusing…

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By Dee L (130) on 25 Jan 2012

Its nostalgic and ok................but not very memorable…

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By Liz K (234) on 19 May 2012

Enjoyed this movie multiple times as a child, and didnt find it much different as an adult…

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By Kris H (215) on 06 Jan 2012

It's terrible, but try to find the scene where Seth Green comes to pick up Alyson Hannigan for a date. Their love is so pre-ordained…

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By Mark T (909) on 10 Dec 2010

The only thing I can think that would be worse would be if my stepmother was a MAN…

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By Moni K (397) on 23 Jan 2011

Excellent! The cast is picture perfect. The film is heartwarming and funny . It has really stood up well over time…

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By Charlie G (900) on 31 Mar 2009

I never realized Juilette Lewis was the little girl in this movie. This family fun movie is cute…

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