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Big Momma's House 2

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Big Momma's House 2 (2006)

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Reviews Counted:68

Fresh:4

Rotten:64

Average Rating:3.1/10

Consensus: Unfunny and unoriginal. In other words, a perfect piece of evidence for opponents of pointless movie sequels.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for some sexual humor and a humorous drug reference

Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:2006

Box Office: $70,121,252

Synopsis: Martin Lawrence returns as cross-dressing undercover fed Malcolm Turner in this sequel to the 2000 comedy. This time, Malcolm is working a desk job because his wife (Nia Long) wants him safe. But... Martin Lawrence returns as cross-dressing undercover fed Malcolm Turner in this sequel to the 2000 comedy. This time, Malcolm is working a desk job because his wife (Nia Long) wants him safe. But when his old partner is killed, Malcolm just has to dust off the momma suit and take a nanny job with a family whose workaholic dad (Tom Fuller) is the chief suspect. The kids all have problems: Kevin (Zachary Levi) likes jumping off high places and eating sand; Carrie (Chloe Moretz) needs help with her cheerleading routine; the sullen 15-year old, Molly (Kat Dennings), is turning to punk rock to get the attention of an older boy; and the pet chihuahua is pining for his old love. Big Momma Malcolm is in a position to help all of them, as well as solve the case, but meanwhile his jealous (and very pregnant wife) is on the rampage, thinking her man is off with another woman. There's something wondrous about the sight of Lawrence dressed up as a big old wizened, sassy nanny punching out bad guys, zipping around on a jet ski, splashing mud on gorgeous models at a ritzy spa, or running in slow motion along the beach in an oversize bathing suit--he seems to be having a ball. John Whitesell directs with a sure hand, letting the comedy flow freely and easily without gross-out humor or cheap shots, making this film succeed as both raucous farce and genuinely heartwarming family comedy. [More]

Starring: Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Chloe Grace Moretz, Marisol Nichols

Starring: Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Chloe Grace Moretz, Marisol Nichols

Director: John Whitesell

Director: John Whitesell
Screenwriter: Don Rhymer
Producer: David T. Friendly, Michael Green
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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May 12, 2009

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • NTSC
  • Keep Case
  • Dual Side

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
  • Dolby Digital Surround - French, Spanish
  • Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary: John Whitesell - Director; David Friendly - Producer; Zachary Levi - Star
  • Disc 1/Side A: BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 2 - Full Frame Version
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Additional Release Material:

  • Deleted Scenes: (12; With Optional Director's Commentary)
  • Trailers: Fox Family Trailers
  • Disc 1/Side B: BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 2 - Widescreen Version
  • Widescreen - 1.85

Additional Release Material:

  • Featurette: "Big Momma's Secrets"
  • Bonus Footage: Public Service Announcement

Trailers:

  • 1. Theatrical Trailer
  • 2. Bonus Trailers
 
 
 
 

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There's Big Momma leading a bunch of little schoolgirls in booty-shaking cheerleading lessons. There she is in Bo Derek cornrows, bouncing down the beach. And, hey, we already mentioned the spa.

Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
02/11/06
Jim Slotek
Jim Slotek
Jam! Movies

It's a shame to once again witness Martin Lawrence squander his considerable comic talents under a fat suit and fake breasts in this shoddy sequel.

Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
02/11/06
Marjorie Baumgarten
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle

Martin Lawrence is a broad comic performer who sometimes hits the funny bone with a mallet -- and sometimes, well, goes wide of the mark by several yards.

Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | comment Comment
02/11/06
Peter Bradshaw
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian [UK]

Perhaps the greatest unnecessary sequel to grace theater screens since Underworld: Evolution.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
02/11/06
Peter Sobczynski
Peter Sobczynski
eFilmCritic.com

Nothing to write home about.

Full Review Source: Reel.com | comment Comment
02/11/06
Timothy Knight
Timothy Knight
Reel.com

The bulk of the film is comprised of unrelated, ridiculous set pieces.

Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | comment Comment
02/10/06
Cynthia Fuchs
Cynthia Fuchs
Common Sense Media

You'd have more fun poking out your own eyes. Is there a petition we can sign to stop Lawrence making any more movies?

Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
02/09/06
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon

the audience can't help but feel the lack of effort and heart in this film

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
02/04/06
Chris Cabin
Chris Cabin
Filmcritic.com

As much fun as tracing patterns in a carpet.

Full Review Source: Bangor Daily News (Maine) | comment Comment
02/03/06
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith
Bangor Daily News (Maine)

The mugging Lawrence steps out of character to promise that Big Momma will be back. Fine, but someone should hire writers next time.

Full Review Source: Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) | comment Comment
02/03/06
John Wirt
John Wirt
Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)

Happiness is an actor in a fat suit, or at least that is what Hollywood thinks

Full Review Source: jackiekcooper.com | comment Comment
02/02/06
Jackie K. Cooper
Jackie K. Cooper
jackiekcooper.com

If you find the idea of Martin Lawrence screeching "Ooooooh!" at the beginning of every sentence in order to sound feminine is a laugh riot, your movie of the year has arrived.

Full Review Source: LYTRules.com | comment Comment
02/02/06
Luke Y. Thompson
Luke Y. Thompson
LYTRules.com

Nothing but all-Lawrence all the time, and there's not a lot more to the movie than the basic idea that Lawrence as an obese old lady is intrinsically funny.

Full Review Source: Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) | comment Comment
02/01/06
Ken Hanke
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Big Momma's House 2 lacks comedic momentum to sustain the ridiculousness of Lawrence as Big Momma, but it's a welcome break from the star's tough cop act and his abominable family film turn in Rebound.

Full Review Source: Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema | comment Comment
01/31/06
Mark Pfeiffer
Mark Pfeiffer
Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema

As warmhearted as the original.

Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
01/31/06
R. Emmet Sweeney
R. Emmet Sweeney
Village Voice
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I wasn't big on this on to begin with.

Full Review Source: Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) | comment Comment
01/31/06
Linda Cook
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

Works about as well as the guys from "Queer Eye" remodeling the Neo-Nazi national headquarters.

Full Review Source: CinemaBlend.com | comment Comment
01/30/06
Joshua Tyler
Joshua Tyler
CinemaBlend.com

Its idiocy is boundless, its senselessness without end, its unendurability beyond description...

Full Review Source: Flick Filosopher | comment Comment
01/29/06
MaryAnn Johanson
MaryAnn Johanson
Flick Filosopher

Is it too much to hope that the sequel will be "Nanny McPhee vs. Big Momma"? Just asking...

Full Review Source: Groucho Reviews | comment Comment
01/28/06
Peter Canavese
Peter Canavese
Groucho Reviews

A dreadful debacle made wors by Lawrence's promise/threat: 'Keep a lookout. You never know when Big Momma might be back.'

Full Review Source: Modamag.com | comment Comment
01/28/06
Susan Granger
Susan Granger
Modamag.com
 
 
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