Mother (1996)

When Albert Brooks cast Debbie Reynolds to play his mother in this acclaimed 1996 comedy, the veteran singer-dancer-actress hadn't had a leading film role in nearly 30 years. Brooks had to pour on the charm to persuade her to make a comeback. The results were triumphant for writer-director Brooks and his on-screen mom, who earned some of the best reviews of their respective careers. The movie's about a science-fiction writer named John (Brooks), who's just weathered a second divorce and blames his failure with women on his dysfunctional relationship with his widowed mother (Reynolds). He decides that the best way to improve his romantic future is to move back in with his mother and resolve their simmering differences--a wild leap of logic that seems outrageous to John's brother (Rob Morrow), who has always been their mother's favorite son. As this domestic experiment unfolds, Brooks uses hilarious dialogue to convey a wealth of observant detail about familial tensions and annoying quirks of behavior. Mother is a movie about people who know how to push each other's buttons--all the wrong buttons--and the comedy will be recognized by anyone who's ever been exasperated by one or both of their parents. That means just about everyone, doesn't it? --Jeff Shannon Amazon.com essential video

Oh Brother, is Mother funny

Whoever said your past doesn't affect your present or your future hasn't seen 'Mother,' nor dealt with reality. What makes 'Mother' so funny is that it is identifiable; all of us, in one way or another, has had a 'Mother' moment, either with our own Mother or as a Mother. Granted, I've never purchased cheese by the gross or frozen lettuce, but I have short stories in my closet, that if my children read them, I'd react as Debbie Reynold's character did.
How Albert Brooks character dealt with the favored younger brother and his Mother in the movie was hilarious; the discussion with them in the front yard while the neighbor listens over the fence was so funny, I laughed out loud. Great flick, definitely a keeper! July 1, 2008

My Review Of Mother

This film stars and directed by Albert Brooks(The Simpsons, Looking For Comedy In The Muslim World)as a confused and recently divorced writer who looking for a way to get his bearings, so he moved back in with his Mom(Debbie Reynolds)and from the start, they get into each other's skin. Eventually, they finally make peace and learn to help each other with their own situations, Lisa Kudrow(Friends)also stars as Brooks' airheaded date. This movie is funny as well as touching and thoughtful, I think Miss Reynolds did a wonderful job in her role as the mother. March 10, 2008

Funny Movie

Albert Brooks does it again in this very creative comedy about a man (Brooks) moving back in with his mother (Reynolds) to explore why his relationships with women are not working out. We can all relate to his mother's offering him ice cream that is a year old from the freezer, her worries over what other people will think, his vying for his mother's attention with his grown brother, etc. Once again, Brooks' insight picks up on the quirks and insecurities that people have and dishes it up with a lot of humor. If you are an Albert Brooks fan, you will love this movie. February 8, 2008

Sharp comedy, heart-felt

This is a very enjoyiable movie. The characters are real. Quite clever. I really enjoyed the honesty and humor. I watch it over and over. September 22, 2007

A great movie to watch with your mother!

A very very funny movie. One of the few Albert Brooks movies that actually made me laugh out loud.
Albert Brooks is a writer who is in a slump. He gets divorced for the second time and decides to move in with his mom to figure out why he has so much trouble with women.
Debbie Reynolds should have won every major award for her portrayal as Albert's mom.
Rob Morrow plays Albert's younger brother,who is very close to Mom. It's refreshing to see Rob Morrow play a bit against type.
This is one of my favorite movies. I just bough the DVD to give to MY mom for Christmas.
Do you think it should be protected in PROTECTIVE ICE???? September 19, 2007

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