Throw Momma from the Train (1987)
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Reviews Counted:25
Fresh:15
Rotten:10
Average Rating:5.6/10
Runtime: 88 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Owen (Danny DeVito) is a friendless would-be mystery writer who has had all he can take. He would do anything to get rid of his overbearing momma (Anne Ramsey), whose howling voice and domineering... Owen (Danny DeVito) is a friendless would-be mystery writer who has had all he can take. He would do anything to get rid of his overbearing momma (Anne Ramsey), whose howling voice and domineering attitude have pushed him to the absolute limit. He even strikes a deal with Larry (Billy Crystal), his writing teacher, to knock off his much-hated ex-wife, with the understanding that the instructor will reciprocate. Ramsey is so terrific in her role that the audience eventually roots for her to be killed. Danny DeVito directed this very dark, very funny comedy, which owes a big debt to the Alfred Hitchcock thriller STRANGERS ON A TRAIN. [More]
Starring: Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Anne Ramsey, Kim Griest
Starring: Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Anne Ramsey, Kim Griest, Kate Mulgrew
Director: Danny DeVito
Director: Danny DeVito
Composer: David Newman
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darkly hilarious
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Funny film that sort of play-acts being a black comedy
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A rather sweet little comedy masquerading as a black comedy.
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