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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:16

Fresh:2

Rotten:14

Average Rating:3.5/10

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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This is funny mostly for its brazen disregard of common sense -- specifically, the idea that elaborate full-body prosthetic makeup could be slapped on in seconds by a cop on the run.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
03/07/07
J. R. Jones
J. R. Jones
Chicago Reader
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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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Big Momma may be larger than life, but the shtick is older than old.

Full Review Source: Newark Star-Ledger | comment Comment
01/27/06
Lisa Rose
Lisa Rose
Newark Star-Ledger
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Probably review-proof for openers, pic is so episodic and flat it should be a letdown even to those amused by the original.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
01/27/06
Brian Lowry
Brian Lowry
Variety
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A partial list of things that are more amusing than Big Momma's House 2: Beverly Hills Cop, Fletch, the original Big Momma's House, every sitcom currently on TV, open-heart surgery.

Full Review Source: New York Post | comment Comment
01/27/06
Kyle Smith
Kyle Smith
New York Post
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Usually, you can tell when an actor is enjoying himself in a role, but I honestly couldn't tell whether Lawrence was having fun or simply exploiting the character for a second dip at the box office. I just hope he has no reason to do it again.

Full Review Source: New York Daily News | comment Comment
01/27/06
Jack Mathews
Jack Mathews
New York Daily News
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Big Momma's House 2 is an atrocious film. But what's even more frightening is that Hollywood thinks people will find it funny.

Full Review Source: Detroit News | comment Comment
01/27/06
Tom Long
Tom Long
Detroit News
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Even if you still find the premise funny, how long can you laugh at this same sorry routine?

Full Review Source: Detroit Free Press | comment Comment
01/27/06
John Monaghan
John Monaghan
Detroit Free Press
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While there are moments of raucous humor, there's too much sentimental fluff.

Full Review Source: USA Today | comment Comment
01/26/06
USA Today
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... inconsequential sequel for the undemanding moviegoer.

Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
01/26/06
Anita Gates
Anita Gates
New York Times
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... the family film vibe doesn't suit a manic-tempered comic such as Lawrence, whose fat suit and septuagenarian makeup can't hide his obvious boredom in delivering more of the same wheezing insults and down-home advice.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
01/26/06
Robert Abele
Robert Abele
Los Angeles Times
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Aside from the inane plot, Big Momma's House 2 is a dish of empty calories.

Full Review Source: Arizona Republic | comment Comment
01/26/06
Kathy Cano Murillo
Kathy Cano Murillo
Arizona Republic
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BMH2 is a harmless, genial outing, a comedy that is amusing without ever rising to the level of funny.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Inquirer | comment Comment
01/26/06
David Hiltbrand
David Hiltbrand
Philadelphia Inquirer
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Painfully unfunny slapstick takes precedence over would-be satire.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter | comment Comment
01/26/06
Sheri Linden
Sheri Linden
Hollywood Reporter
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There's nobody in the movie to care one whit about except Lawrence. Nobody else is interesting, funny or worth noting.

Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | comment Comment
01/26/06
Bob Longino
Bob Longino
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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... unnecessary but genial ...

Full Review Source: Entertainment Weekly | comment Comment
01/25/06
Nicholas Fonseca
Nicholas Fonseca
Entertainment Weekly
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