Stage Mother

  • 2020


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47 %
58 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 19
Negative reviews 7
Average Rating 2.9/5
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2.5
However sweet the story is, Fitzgerald never makes Stage Mother into something memorable. Rogerebert
3.0
As Maybelline, she creates a character whos gentle and caring, awakening to who shes been and the grave mistake shes made. Common Sense Media
4.5
Its a genial if patly contrived crowdpleaser that hits all funny sad beats right on cue. Variety
2.0
Nothing really comes to life and the dialogue is plodding and laborious. The Guardian
1.5
Stage Mother could prove a crowd pleaser for audiences who are willing to overlook its clunkiness. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Jacki Weaver is excellent in this colourful culture clash comedy which, despite an uneven tone, offers a welcome message about the power of love and a ..
1.3
Today, homophobia may still blight many a queens family relations, but Stage Mother feels dated and formulaic. The Globe And Mail
1.9
And if you bleed the fun out of drag, whats the point One early joke a drag queen MC purring, Oh honey, youre straight Guess what Sos spaghetti until .. Rogers Movie Nation
1.5
If you didnt see the end coming, you just werent watching...theres nothing to spoil, save for a couple of funny gags...it could have been a lot more a .. You Tube
2.0
All potential, however, for robust fish out of water comedy (or actual dramatic conflict) is diluted by a ham fisted screenplay... The Times
3.0
A likeable if frustratingly forgettable entry in the LGBTQ+ canon. Radio Times
4.0
Its fairly clear where the plot is heading, but its beautifully played and has a superb sense of musicality. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
But Fitzgeralds flat, TV movie like direction doesnt suit the sassy script, or Weavers passionate work a bit of Baz Luhrmann style va va voom or the p .. Flim List
3.0
Stage Mother is a slight, light footed film that is never attempting to reinvent the wheel because it doesnt need to. Flickering Myth
3.0
Theres nothing particularly novel in the plot or characterisation, but theres plenty thats camp. The Irish Times
3.5
Stage Mother is a sweet, funny film that will leave you smiling. These days, there simply cant be enough of that. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Stage Mother provide some much needed escapism It ticks along nicely, peppered with laughter and moments that could bring a tear to your eye, and does .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
And then theres drag queen icon Jackie Beat, effective in drag and out, as Dusty Muffin. Ion Cinema
3.1
Additionally, Graces troubled family situation isnt clearly defined. Sf Examiner
4.5
Thom Fitzgeralds direction is one of the reasons this film doesnt fall completely into the smaltzy lane it so easily could have thrived in. Wp Me
3.1
Does it mostly get the job done Sure, but it also doesnt particularly satisfy you. Hollywood News
3.5
But its also so sweet, touching and charming that you really dont care. Entertainment Ie
2.0
Stage Mother works overtime to entertain, but everything doesnt come up roses. Metro Weekly
3.0
As the narrative crosses familiar territory and hits all the beats youre likely expecting, Weavers luminous performance saves this film from itself. The Jam Report
4.0
Adrian Grenier delivers a fine performance that readily balances Weavers necessarily more boisterous character. James Wegg Review
3.0
Fitzgerald keeps things lively and gets a strong performance out of Weaver. Bay Area Reporter
2.5
As well intentioned as Stage Mother is, its a forgettable affair that entertains enough during its brisk 90 minute running time but fails to leave any .. The AU Review
3.0
Single Street (Singel 39) Closing Night For those who think 80s 90s style Hollywood rom coms are dead, you need only look to the Netherlands and Frank .. Edge Media Network



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