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Mr. Mom (1983) Reviews

Mr. Mom (1983)
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Jack Butler (Michael Keaton) is a Detroit automobile engineer unjustly fired by his boss. Jack's wife Caroline (Teri Garr) is compelled to get a job to make ends meet, and is soon hired on as an advertising executive in a firm run by the shifty Ron Richardson (Martin Mull). This leaves Jack at home doing the housework and taking care of the kids, which he discovers is a lot more complicated than he ever imagined. Moving from breadwinner to househusband doesn't do much for his self-esteem, and he bides his time playing poker for coupons with a gaggle of neighborhood housewifes and pondering infidelity with dedicated homewrecker Joan (Ann Jillian). Among Keaton's fish-out-of-water bits: trying to maneuver a shopping cart with the inevitable wobbly wheels; and imagining a soap opera/film-noir episode in which he gives in to Joan's advances, only to be found out by Caroline. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Michael Keaton, Teri Garr, (more)
Director(s):
Stan Dragoti
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Average Ratings

(11 member reviews)  

Member Reviews

Melanie A.

I LOVE this funny, feel good movie. Michael Keaton is so believable and lovable in this role and shows that he is, indeed, a natural comedian. Terri Garr is excellent...even the child actors are great! You can't help but love the whole family and relate to them. The whole movie just flows. Definitely one of my most favorite movies.

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Andy G.

There wasn’t any convoluted plots, any dark sinister tumbles, any overplayed characters, or even any wildly confusing settings. This was a very simple film and it worked at every level. With the simplistic nature of the film, you could easily fall in love or feel a connection with Keaton’s Jack. The family, although fabricated by Hollywood, seemed like one of your own or at least one that is not too far away from your own. There was a sense of ownership with this film that is missed in today’s cinema. The chemistry between Garr and Keaton only helped add more enjoyment to this film. The continual “motherly” things that Garr did while not at home were not just funny, but somehow poignant. Simply put, Keaton does fantastic as the stay at home mom. He combines moments of Uncle Buck with the pensive nature of Steve Martin. He is a comic, while Hollywood seems to dub him for other roles. All I know is that I loved this film and cannot wait to watch it again.

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Candi B.

DIsk was scratched and skipped

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Arthur Henrikson D.

I loved the story. I love Micheal Keaton and Teri Garr It is so funny I laughed out loud when the washing machine was overloaded. One of my favorite all time movies.

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Kate W.

I selected this recently for my nearly nine year old son to watch. I remembered watching it whenever I ran into it on cable or renting it repeatedly because it is such a great movie. Nothing offensive in it for kids (I don't think) and some excellent lines which are now oft repeated in our house! It's a great love story and who doesn't love a vacuum cleaner called Jaws....

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Mindy L.

funny comedy about a man who does the mom's chores for a day!! very comical!! its a funny movie to watch!!

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Sandy F.

This was a good movie,worth seeing.

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Jeff W.

Frankly, the plot , production and gags in this movie are outdated. But it's a good movie that is well acted and a story that, despite its 1983-ness , can be relevant for today if you use your imagination. Dad's just aren't as domestically unplugged as they once were. Good lines. Good characters. You have to see this movie at least once.

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James D.

This is a very funny Michael Keaton film. This movie helped make his career. ENJOY.

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Jay S.

i saw this movie when i was a tiny little kid. I really wanted to like it seeing it again as an adult... But it just was not funny. It was boring and I couldn't make it all the way through due to lack of interest.

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    Melanie A.

    I LOVE this funny, feel good movie. Michael Keaton is so believable and lovable in this role and shows that he is, indeed, a natural comedian. Terri Garr is excellent...even the child actors are great! You can't help but love the whole family and relate to them. The whole movie just flows. Definitely one of my most favorite movies.

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    Andy G.

    There wasn’t any convoluted plots, any dark sinister tumbles, any overplayed characters, or even any wildly confusing settings. This was a very simple film and it worked at every level. With the simplistic nature of the film, you could easily fall in love or feel a connection with Keaton’s Jack. The family, although fabricated by Hollywood, seemed like one of your own or at least one that is not too far away from your own. There was a sense of ownership with this film that is missed in today’s cinema. The chemistry between Garr and Keaton only helped add more enjoyment to this film. The continual “motherly” things that Garr did while not at home were not just funny, but somehow poignant. Simply put, Keaton does fantastic as the stay at home mom. He combines moments of Uncle Buck with the pensive nature of Steve Martin. He is a comic, while Hollywood seems to dub him for other roles. All I know is that I loved this film and cannot wait to watch it again.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Candi B.

    DIsk was scratched and skipped

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