"Monster-in-Law" fails the Gene Siskel Test: "Is this film more interesting than a documentary of the same actors having lunch?" The movie's most peculiar scenes involve Charlie being steadfastly and heroically nice while Viola hurls rudeness and abuse at her. What's most interesting is the film's use of both "transgressive" women. Monster-in-Law movie reviews & Metacritic score: After years of looking for Mr.
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Beneath the sugary surface, director Robert Luketic's insipid comedy is a curdled throwback to the bad old days of hoary, condescending gags about put-upon brides, awful in-laws and funny alkies that leaves a sour aftertaste. A woman win no discernible acting talent whatsoever… no major hit movies… and yet on the cover of every magazine and has each film she's in treated like an event… an event that never blows anyone's mind at the Box Office. But there's a problem standing in the way of everlasting bliss: Kevin's overbearing and controlling mother, Viola. Movies about/starring women and girls of all ages. Charlotte "Charlie" Cantilini (Jennifer Lopez) is a temp/dog walker/yoga instructor and aspiring fashion designer from Venice Beach, California. I laughed and laughed the entire time I watched Monster-In-Law and if I want to laugh, this is one of my favorite movies.
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In the end, Charlotte and Kevin get married and Viola makes peace and vows to be a good mother in law rather than a bad monster in law! Fun and light fluff all the way in this very light hearted comedy. Well directed, actors look and speak like real humans, showing all their human frailties including their age, which is a winner in my book.
In a lot of movies there is a definite black or white message. This movie attempts to make the viewer believe that the lifestyles portrayed are normal. The Family and Christian Guide to Movie Reviews and Entertainment News. MONSTER-IN-LAW is a breezy comedy with the breeze provided by Jennifer Lopez and all of the comedy by Jane Fonda and Wanda Sykes.