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Bad Moms
2016 100 min United States of America, China R 18+
★6.3
Comedy
Director: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore
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Description
When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$113.26M
Worldwide:
$183.94M
Starring
Mila Kunis
Actor
Kathryn Hahn
Actor
Kristen Bell
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
Bad Moms is a light, relatable comedy that resonates with many viewers for its honest depiction of maternal exhaustion and the pressure to be perfect. While the chemistry of the lead trio is widely praised, the film's reliance on crude humor and a predictable, formulaic plot generates significant division among audiences.
| Acting | Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn deliver strong, charismatic performances that anchor the film's ensemble. | |
| Theme | The film offers a relatable and cathartic exploration of the hidden emotional labor and unrealistic perfectionism faced by modern mothers. | |
| Humor | The reliance on crude, sexualized, and raunchy humor is seen by some as a hilarious release, while others find it uncomfortable, immature, or disconnected from the film's more sincere moments. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay follows a highly predictable, formulaic structure that critics feel undermines the film's potentially fresh premise. | |
| Pacing | The fast-paced, lighthearted nature of the movie provides an enjoyable experience for those seeking a quick escape, though others view the pacing as superficial and lacking lasting substance. |