Mama's Boy (2007)

Only on a rainy night.........................

Just simply not that good. Heder is one of the most overrated actors on the market today, and he displayed why in full during this movie. Keaton and Daniels have been great at times, but seem to have sunken to a low level. I gave it two stars, simply because it did manage a couple of belly laughs, but otherwise, very, very forgettable. October 6, 2008

Mama's Boy

Mama's Boy is a comedy/drama with fun characters. We have the neurotic Jeffrey (Jon Heder) who lives with his mother, there's the motivational speaker Mert (Jeff Daniels) who talks in clichés ("the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"), the untalented aspiring singer Nora (Anna Faris) who only sings about how she hates big corporations, and of course Jeffrey's employer Seymour (Eli Wallach). The most normal character is Jeffrey's mother Jan (Diane Keaton). All the actors do a great job. Diane Keaton is one of my favorite actors, but here both Daniels and Heder steal scenes from her.

These characters are given some hilarious moments but the script is a bit formulaic and after about one hour it turns into more of a drama than a comedy. It's still a movie well worth watching. August 3, 2008

I am a Mama's Boy...sort of

This is a great movie, filled with good humor, a great cast, and smooth writing. John Heder perfects the role of being a overbearing Mama's Boy who just won't quit. Jeff Daniels is in his element reminiscent of his role in Dumb and Dumber, he pulls this off with expertise. Diane Keaton is excellent she seems to be in every simple but offbeat comedies that truly capture her bubbly personality. Along with the quirky Ana Farris who is more angry in this role than others before it. She is the final touch to a simple yet hilarious romp. This idea has been done before but this is a very well written comedy that doesn't disappoint. Don't listen to reviewers who just nick pick about everything. Rent or purchase it is really good. June 19, 2008

"The Seductive Sound Of The Astronomy Siren" ~ Love, Second Chances And Growing Up

The '07 release `Mama's Boy' delivers another fine, though surprisingly reserved performance by Joh Heder as Jeffrey, the insecure, hypochondriac, stay-at-home 29 year old who finds his world threatened when his Mother (Diane Keaton) decides to re-enter the dating scene. When new boyfriend Mert (Jeff Daniels), a life-affirming motivational speaker moves in Jeffrey's world begins to fall apart. Will he accept the newcomer into the family home with open arms or perceive him as a challenger and usurper of his Mother's affection?

There's not a lot of surprises here but it's still an entertaining watch with a soundtrack infused with `The Smiths' and `Morrissey' that work perfectly with the on-screen action. Anna Faris is also quite good as Nora, a Courtney Love(ish) songstress who falls for the hapless Mama's boy caus Jeffery to re-evaluate his sheltered existence even further.

If you're a big Jon Heder fan you'll definitely wan to had this one to your DVD collection, but thoroughly enjoyable even if you're not.

My Rating: -3 1/2 Stars-. June 15, 2008

NOT READY TO LAUNCH

JON HEDER MAKES A SPECTACULAR APPEARANCE AGAIN-ONLY THIS TIME WITH HAIR DYED BLACK BUT WITH THE USUAL BUTTERCUP BOYISH FACE, PIERCING BLUE EYES AND GLAMOROUS SENSUOUS SMILE.
THIS IS A TALE OF A 29 YEAR-OLD MAN WHO DOES NOT THINK TWICE ABOUT BEING SETTLED AT HOME WITH MOTHER (DIANE KEATON). HIS LIFESTYLE IS COMFORTALBE PLUS AS AN AVID ASTRONOMER WANNE-BE, IS WELL ON HIS WAY TO MAKING SOME ASTRONOMICAL DISCOVERIES. IN THE INTERIM HOWEVER, THE FIRST ASTRONOMICAL DISCOVERY HE RUNS INTO IS THE FACT THAT IT'S TIME TO LEAVE HOME....THAT IS WHEN A BOYFRIEND OF MOM MOVES IN. FROM THERE, IT'S POTENTIAL STEPSON AGAINST WOULD-BE STEPFATHER, AND THE FIGHT IS ON! HE'S READY TO LAUNCH INTO SPACE BUT NOT EXACTLY FROM HIS COMFORTABLE HOME. June 10, 2008

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