Big Momma's House
When a street-smart FBI agent is sent to Georgia to protect a beautiful single mother and her son from an escaped convict, he is forced to impersonate a crass Southern granny known as Big Momma in order to remain incognito.
Critics Sentiment
Malcolm maintains Big Momma persona through midwife duties and classes
Malcolm hides in shower while Big Momma has diarrhea
The film rebounds from its crudest toilet humor sequence to its funniest physical comedy moments as Malcolm settles into the Big Momma role.
Big Momma's House delivers inconsistent comedy that peaks during Martin Lawrence's committed physical performances but suffers from crude humor and predictable plotting. While reviewers found genuine laughs in specific sequences like the karate class and midwife scenes, the film's reliance on toilet humor and generic romantic elements prevented it from achieving consistent entertainment value. The overall sentiment reflects a moderately amusing but forgettable comedy that works primarily due to Lawrence's energetic performance.
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Martin Lawrence
Malcolm Turner
Nia Long
Sherry Pierce
Paul Giamatti
John
Jascha Washington
Trent Pierce
Terrence Howard
Lester Vesco
Anthony Anderson
Nolan
Carl Wright
Ben Rawley
Phyllis Applegate
Sadie
Starletta DuPois
Miss Patterson
Nicole Prescott
Lena
Octavia Spencer
Twila
Tichina Arnold
Ritha
Cedric the Entertainer
Reverend
Philip Tan
Kang
Edwin Hodge
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Aldis Hodge
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Brian Palermo
Cazwell
Brian Paul Stuart
Prison Doctor
Tameka Holmes
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Ellis Hall
Organist
Crew
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