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“Monster-in-Law” Movie

On Friday, I saw the movie “Monster-in-Law”, which starred: Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, Wanda Sykes and Monet Mazur.

The plot involved the following: “Unlucky in love, beautiful Charlotte 'Charlie' Cantilini (Jennifer Lopez) has finally met the man of her dreams, Dr. Kevin Fields (Michael Vartan). There's just one problem - his mother. Overbearing and controlling, not to mention volatile, Viola Fields (Jane Fonda) has recently been canned from her job as a star news anchor. Fearing she will lose her son's affections as she has her career, Viola decides to break up the happy couple by becoming the world's worst mother-in-law. Helping her with her crazy schemes is Viola's long-time assistant, Ruby (Wanda Sykes). The gloves come off when Charlie finally decides to fight back and it looks like Viola has finally met her match.”

I give the movie a “B”, and the movie is worth the price of an admission ticket, a large popcorn and a small soft drink. It was a funny movie, but Jennifer Lopez is still playing roles which are beneath her.

posted by Frank LaFountaine @ 12:46 PM