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Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
2011 107 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★4.2
Crime, Comedy, Action
Director: John Whitesell
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Description
FBI agent Malcolm Turner and his 17-year-old son Trent go undercover at an all-girls performing arts school after Trent witnesses a murder. Posing as Big Momma and Charmaine, they must find the murderer before he finds them.
Budget:
$32M
US Gross:
$37.92M
Worldwide:
$82.69M
Starring
Martin Lawrence
Actor
Brandon T. Jackson
Actor
Jessica Lucas
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2012
— Worst Actress
Razzie Awards 2012
— Worst Supporting Actress
Razzie Awards 2012
— Worst Supporting Actor
Key opinion
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son is widely regarded as a redundant and inferior conclusion to the franchise. Critics and audiences largely agree that the film suffers from a lazy, formulaic script and a lack of genuine humor, rendering the central cross-dressing premise exhausted.
| Originality | The film relies on a tired, predictable plot that lacks any originality compared to its predecessors. | |
| Acting | Martin Lawrence delivers a lackluster performance, appearing tired and typecast in a role that has lost its comedic spark. | |
| Screenplay | The script is universally panned for being poorly written, cliché-ridden, and failing to provide meaningful laughs. | |
| Direction | Director John Whitesell fails to provide a cohesive vision, resulting in a bland and formulaic production. | |
| Score | The film's vibrant musical style and soundtrack offer a rare point of enjoyment for some, while others find the music uninspired or overused. |