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Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Runtime: 106 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Big Momma Franchise Position: 3 A comedic adventure in which FBI agent Malcolm Turner teams up with his stepson, both going undercover as Big Momma to catch criminals and solve a mystery. Ratings: My Rating: 6.0/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 4.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 12% (Critics), 58% (Audience) Metacritic: 32/100 TMDb: 6.0/10 Plot Summary: Malcolm Turner and his stepson Trent must disguise themselves as Big Momma and her “grandson” to infiltrate a criminal operation. Their dual undercover operation leads to a series of comedic situations, mishaps, and family-centered moments as they navigate their new roles. Critics Review: Critics gave overwhelmingly negative reviews, citing predictable jokes, forced humor, and lack of originality. Audience reception was slightly more favorable due to the chemistry between Martin Lawrence and Brandon T. Jackson and the enterta...

Big Momma’s House 2 Runtime: 98 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Big Momma Franchise Position: 2 FBI agent Malcolm Turner goes undercover as Big Momma once again to solve a kidnapping case, leading to more comedic chaos and family hijinks. Ratings: My Rating: 5.9/10 The Dove Foundation: PG-13 IMDb: 4.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 12% (Critics), 56% (Audience) Metacritic: 36/100 TMDb: 6.1/10 Plot Summary: Malcolm Turner must don his Big Momma disguise to investigate the kidnapping of a young woman. As he navigates this undercover mission, he finds himself in a series of humorous situations, balancing the responsibilities of law enforcement with maintaining his grandmother persona. Critics Review: Critics largely panned the film for lack of originality and over-reliance on slapstick humor. Audience reception was slightly more favorable, enjoying Martin Lawrence’s comedic performance, though the sequel failed to capture the charm of the original. Christ...

Big Momma’s House Runtime: 97 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Big Momma Franchise Position: 1 A comedic crime film about an FBI agent who goes undercover as a large grandmother to catch a bank robber. Ratings: My Rating: 6.3/10 The Dove Foundation: PG-13 IMDb: 5.6/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 30% (Critics), 60% (Audience) Metacritic: 39/100 TMDb: 6.1/10 Plot Summary: FBI agent Malcolm Turner disguises himself as Big Momma, an elderly Southern woman, to infiltrate the life of a bank robber and gather evidence. As he immerses himself in the grandmother persona, comedic situations and misunderstandings arise, blending slapstick humor with moments of heart and family connection. Critics Review: The film received largely negative reviews from critics, citing formulaic comedy and over-reliance on cross-dressing gags. However, audiences enjoyed Martin Lawrence’s performance, praising his comedic timing and character work. The movie spawned sequels due to it...

Live and Let Die (1973), PG, 2 hr 1 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #:  8 (Release Order: Eighth film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: Roger Moore as James Bond 007. His new enemies: the masters of murder, the voodoo killers of Harlem and the Caribbean. Main Cast Roger Moore as James Bond Yaphet Kotto as Dr. Kananga / Mr. Big Jane Seymour as Solitaire Julius Harris as Tee Hee Geoffrey Holder as Baron Samedi David Hedison as Felix Leiter Bernard Lee as M Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny Clifton James as Sheriff J.W. Pepper Gloria Hendry as Rosie Carver Reviews Synopsis Bond investigates the murders of three British agents, which leads him to New York, New Orleans, and the Caribbean. He discovers a drug-trafficking operation led by the mysterious Dr. Kananga, who also moonlights as the gangster Mr. Big. With tarot cards, crocodile farms, voodoo cults, and boat chases galore, Bond’s first Moore-era adventure is wild and unpredictable. Overview Live and Le...