Mr. Mom

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Summary: Not Novel Enough
Review: 8/16/03 VHS movie is "sitcom worthy" but not novel enough in my opinon for theatre goers. Actors are all good which helps to keep interest more in the actors and their ability to portray stereotypical roles in a stereotypical plot on middle class ,jobs and joblessness

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Summary: Keaton is masterful
Review: After he burst off the screen in Night Shift, Michael Keaton was given his first leading role in this film. He plays Jack Butler who designs and builds cars for a big Detroit auto maker. Due to cutbacks, he is laid off from his job. His wife, played by Teri Garr, has been a housewife to their three kids and hasn't worked in years. Jack and her make a bet as to who will get a job first. Of she does and Jack is forced to stay at home and watch the kids. He obviously has no idea how tough the job is and the film goes through his transformation from an inept house dad to a growing into the role. Some hilarious scenes include a trip to the supermarket gone awry, Jack's addiction to soap operas and his confrontations with his wife's smug boss played with oily charm by Martin Mull. Teri Garr is very funny as is Ann Jillian as her best friend. The real star is of course Mr. Keaton, who shows he cannot only be funny, but touching and caring. a first rate performance.

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Summary: An 80s classic comedy that DVD collectors will enjoy
Review: Although there is no bonus material on this DVD, people will enjoy this 80s comedy.

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Summary: Mild 80's comedy...
Review: An alright film which escaped from the 80's. Micheal Keaton is comical as ever in his attempt to play a stay at home mom while his wife goes off to work everyday. Of course Teri Garr remains attractive and is easy on the eyes througout the film. The film is medicore at best but can be just something enjoyable to watch at the same time.

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Summary: Mild 80's comedy...
Review: An alright film which escaped from the 80's. Micheal Keaton is comical as ever in his attempt to play a stay at home mom while his wife goes off to work everyday. Of course Teri Garr remains attractive and is easy on the eyes througout the film. The film is medicore at best but can be just something enjoyable to watch at the same time.

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Summary: your mind will turn to mush.
Review: could a movie be more insulting to both sexes? jack can hardly tell left from right; caroline is promoted to her position because her boss is instantly obsessed with her. this movie encompasses all that is frightening about the 1980s. the only moment at which mr. mom captured any portion of truth is within the discussion jack and caroline have about their minds turning to oatmeal. if you watch too much of this movie, yours will too.

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Summary: Still fun to watch even today
Review: Even though this movie was made back in the 80's, it's still an enjoyable movie to see(even for the family). Micheal Keaton is fun to watch as a father trying to adjust to his new job, being at home full time taking care of his kids and the house. The children in this movie are not to be forgotten. They add to the laughs and fun for this movie. Enjoyed in the 80's and still enjoyed it in 2000.

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Summary: Very cute and funny
Review: hilarious! if you appreciate family comedies, check out this movie. i saw it recently and laughed nonstop. it's really very charming even if a little corny.

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Summary: Movie is Great DVD is Disapointing
Review: I love this movie. Being a Mr. Mom myself with 2 boys "and a Job" I relate to this movie very much. But I am dissapointed in the fact that MGM does not have a wide screen version of this movie. I am also disapointed in the special features or lack there of. I am a DVD lover and I look forward to the extras that DVD's offer. But if you don't have a widescreen TV and an elaborate sound system and you like the movie than go ahead an buy it. Otherwise get the VHS

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Summary: One of my favorite Michael Keaton films
Review: I remember seeing "Mr. Mom" in the movie theaters twenty years ago. It was a cute, harmless comedy. Whenever I think of Michael Keaton, I think of this movie. Michael Keaton stars as Jack Butler who falls victim to layoffs at the company he works for. His wife Caroline played by Terri Garr makes a bet with him over who gets a job first. Caroline manages to get a job at an advertising agency headed by Ron Richardson (Martin Mull). The only drawback is that Caroline hasn't worked in awhile so she is like a fish out of water at the company until she comes up with a snazzy ad campaign for tuna fish. In the meantime, Jack has to take over the role of housewife and learn to clean the house, take care of the children, fix dinner, do laundry, and go grocery shopping. It takes Jack awhile to adapt to the role of Mr. Mom but he has the help of Caroline's friends. The results is hilarious especially when Jack goes to the grocery store and loses one of his children. Another favorite moments is when the women and Jack are playing poker with grocery coupons or when they end up going to a Chippendale's nightclub. "Mr. Mom" is good, clean fun. Nothing offensive so it is perfect for children to watch. I still enjoy watching it after all these years.