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Big Momma's House (2000)

PG-13   |    |  Action, Comedy, Crime

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In order to protect a beautiful woman and her son from a robber, a male FBI agent disguises himself as a large grandmother.

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  • Martin Lawrence prove's Big Momma can shoot some hoops
  • Martin Lawrence in Big Momma's House (2000)
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  • Garcelle Beauvais at an event for Big Momma's House (2000)
  • Sherry & Trent arrive at Big Momma's
  • Laila Ali at an event for Big Momma's House (2000)

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Awards

1 win & 9 nominations.

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User Reviews
30 March 2012 | Wizard-8
Well, it could have been worse
When you have a movie with a title like "Big Momma's House", you shouldn't expect high art. I certainly wasn't, but sometimes that's okay - sometimes you just want an excuse to laugh.

Still, I have to admit that I was somewhat disappointed with what they did here. The fault lies with the screenplay. For starters, it is not exactly original. While I wouldn't call this movie a blatant rip-off of "Stakeout", in several regards it's too close to that earlier movie for its own good. Speaking of familiar, another problem I had was that too many of the gags involving Lawrence as the cross-dressing FBI agent I had more or less seen in other movies before. Plus, the movie devotes far too much time to this than fleshing out the story - if what's here could be considered a story.

On the positive side, the movie is filled with energy, both in front of and behind the camera. There's enough energy that some viewers not wanting to think while watching a movie might find the enterprise enjoyable enough. If that sounds like you, you'll probably find this movie adequate. If you want more nutrition in your cinematic diet, look elsewhere.

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Trivia

Screenwriter Darryl Quarles came up with the name "Big Momma" based on a childhood nickname that neighborhood kids gave his mother.

Quotes

Big Momma: You two? In my bed? Oh, hell no!
Ben: Hattie Mae, I can explain.
Big Momma: Explain it to the fattier end of my baseball bat.

Goofs

Near the end of the film when big mamma is thrown into Nolan the fat suit the stunt double is wearing is visible

Alternate Versions

For the UK version the distributor chose to cut eight seconds of violence in the opening martial arts scene, and a head butt in a later scene, in order to achieve a "12" rating. Initial video releases used this same print. All cuts were waived in 2011, and is currently available uncut in the UK with a "12" certificate.

Soundtracks

Nut Rocker
Written by Kim Fowley (as Kim V. Fowley)
Performed by B. Bumble & The Stingers
Courtesy of Janus Records
By Arrangement with Celebrity Licensing Inc.

Storyline

Plot Summary

Genres

Action | Comedy | Crime

Details

Release Date:

2 June 2000

Language

English

Country of Origin

Germany, USA

Filming Locations

Glendale, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$25,661,041 4 June 2000

Gross USA:

$117,559,438

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$173,959,438

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