Mr. Mom (1983)

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• AJ V

  
  A cute and funny family film with two great comedy actors: Keaton and Garr. I really liked this movie.

• Tim S

  
  Fun if you catch it on cable, but I wouldn't go out and rent it.

• Cassandra M

  
  (some spoilers) John Hughes certainly helped personify the 1980s as writer and director! Although he didn't direct 'Mr. Mom', he hasn't directed a film in 14 years, which coincides when his writing in the 90s has seen him represent less iconic films and… More
  (some spoilers) John Hughes certainly helped personify the 1980s as writer and director! Although he didn't direct 'Mr. Mom', he hasn't directed a film in 14 years, which coincides when his writing in the 90s has seen him represent less iconic films and straight-to-video sequels. He wrote Mr. Mom, and although, not as significant or funny as 'The Breakfast Club' or 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off', it still represented a reasonably popular and somewhat iconic film on the gender role in the 1980s. Michael Keaton plays Jack Butler, hard-working father of three children, who finds himself in a pickle when he and his colleagues are fired from his manufacturing car company. His wife, Caroline (Teri Garr), manages to get a job in advertising, and the roles are reversed so to speak. Nowadays, we might frown upon this being the premise for a comedy, but back in 1983, attitudes were different. Anyway, Jack finds himself learning the ropes of being the stay-at-home dad, while Caroline begins to excel selling tuna as her new boss Ron (Martin Mull from "Roseanne") begins to take more than liking! Jack finds goes from clueless Dad to successful parent, all the while avoiding the affections of a would-be lover, and trying to get his wife to remember the little things she misses while wrapped in work. He learns that pride in himself, and his family values are what's important, and not selling himself short to get a job back. Meanwhile, Caroline gets caught up in her work in more ways than one. This early 80s comedy is quite funny, even though some stereotypes may not be accepted now. I'm sure most guys know how to shop for groceries without wrecking the store, however "clean up in isle?" was quite funny! And, of course, the whole letting yourself go in the unemployment rut and getting caught up in soap operas was also quite funny. Keaton does well with or without a beard, and Teri Garr was quite funny too. Christopher Lloyd is briefly in this movie, and Jeffrey Tambor is good as the disloyal employer. This is reasonably well directed and is Stan Dragoti's most popular film, but it's the writing and humorous commentary on social changes and gender roles that makes this film a winner, particular because John Hughes had a gift for writing good scripts in the 80s (I have no idea what happened in the 90s). And, most people see this as a John Hughes film, although he didn't direct it- but I guess it has his trademark. 'Mr. Mom' wouldn't work as well now in my opinion, although many gender-issue comedies have been made since. However, the workforce is no longer just a man's world, and vice versa. Still, 20 years ago, this film is pretty funny!

• Cassie H

  
  FUNNY,AND ABSOULUTLY ADORABLE!!!!

• Lenny M

  
  Keaton used to be hilarious before the "I Am Batman" and Jack Frost phase.

• Flutie A

  
  Michael Keaton makes this one worth seeing over and over.... Some of the one-liners and scenes are priceless, and everyone can probably relate to at least one of them. There's one sequence dealing with soap operas that's particulary hilarious...AND true!

• Tim S

  
  Teri Garr back in the day was HOT!

• danny d

  
  classic from the old school

• Dean M

  
  Although not a supernatural movie, that doesn't stop a strange, spooky feeling taking grip, a feeling of... deja vu. Out of work Keaton stays at home and has the usual hassles coping with the kids while mother Garr goes back to work.

• Deb S

  
  "Mr. Mom" is a funny and sweet family comedy that tells the story of Michael Keaton who gets laid off from his cushy job and has to stay home to take care of the kids as his wife (Teri Garr) goes back to work to support the family. Although Keaton has some problems running… More
  "Mr. Mom" is a funny and sweet family comedy that tells the story of Michael Keaton who gets laid off from his cushy job and has to stay home to take care of the kids as his wife (Teri Garr) goes back to work to support the family. Although Keaton has some problems running the household, he possesses the ability to take simple chores and create disastrous, yet completely laughable, moments and he does not allow the daily advice from the other housewives get him down. Most memorable moments for me are when Keaton becomes obsessed with soap operas, becomes the sloppy house husband who puts on weight and becomes what he feared most. Meanwhile Ann Jillian sizzles as the couple's next door too helpful neighbor who has got the "hots" for Keaton.

• Andrew F

  
  It was entertaining. But I don't think it had a clear enough plot.

• Sarah P

  
  I saw pieces of this the other day when it was on TV. It was just ehhh. I can't see myself watching this again.

• Sunil J

  
  Boo. This movie is silly and not in a fun way.

• Lee K

  
  Michael Keaton when he was still doing comedy. I like this movie, being an on again off again stay at home dad myself, I can totally relate!

• Leo L

  
  Love this movie. Michael Keaton is great!

• Haley A

  
  This movie is sooooo funny!

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