Monster-in-Law

Not much, a few good jokes and neurotic Jane Fonda didn't save this movie. (29/04/2008)

Jane Fonda was once a respected top female film star, but the film business is cruel to actresses, and the overwhelming majority of them end their careers prematurely. After a long break, she attempted to return to acting and had to settle for playing the role of a hysterical and unpleasant mother-in-law, which she would have considered an insult during her heyday. During some of her scenes, I had to feel sorry for her. Once again, it is an undemanding and predictable spectacle without clever humor, the kind of film that you will forget after a few hours. Overall impression: 35%. (03/01/2011)

Despite the presence of the beautiful Lopez, it’s unfortunately impossible to talk about even a relaxing, inoffensive guilty pleasure. This is a whiny and naively unlikeable stupid comedy, which, apart from a few funny moments, is graced solely by the natural beauty of the lead actress. And let’s not talk about her funny attempt at serious acting... 45% (15/03/2014)

Truly awful! The fact that someone dared to release this film in theaters is, in my opinion, the most audacious act of its kind. Jane Fonda only embarrasses herself and is far from delivering a decent performance. Michael Vartan is relatively likable, but his character is so poorly written that it's almost indescribable without using profanity. Jennifer Lopez has one provocative scene with a dress and that's about it. The whole thing is a cliché regurgitated a thousand times, without humor, dynamics, or wit. A heavyweight embarrassment and definitely the most horrifying cinematic experience of the year for me. (05/02/2006)