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Monster-in-Law
- Director: Robert Luketic
- Writer: Anya Kochoff
- Producer: Chris Bender; Richard Brener
CGiii Comment
There are some genuine laugh-out-loud moments but, woefully, not enough.
Just like most American rom-coms - it falters by the end...when they all live happily ever after.
There is the obligatory gay friend, the surprise gay character and a gay ex-husband, and a straight man accused of being gay - there are so many gay references that you may be deceived into thinking that there is some kind of hidden agenda...quite bizarre.
The focus should have strayed less from Fonda - who is actually quite good - but, the script is too weak for her to actually flourish.
Mildly entertaining.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
After years of looking for Mr. Right, Charlotte 'Charlie' Cantilini finally finds the man of her dreams, Kevin Fields, only to discover that his mother, Viola, is the woman of her nightmares. A recently fired news anchor who is afraid she will lose her son the way she has just lost her career, Viola determines to scare off her son's new fiancé by becoming the world's worst mother-in-law. While Viola's long-time assistant Ruby does her best to help Viola execute her crazy schemes, Charlie decides to fight back and the gloves come off as the two women battle it out to see just who is the alpha-female.
Cast & Characters
Jennifer Lopez as Charlotte 'Charlie' Cantilini;
Jane Fonda as Viola Fields;
Michael Vartan as Dr. Kevin Fields;
Wanda Sykes as Ruby;
Adam Scott as Remy;
Monet Mazur as Fiona;
Annie Parisse as Morgan;
Will Arnett as Kit;
Elaine Stritch as Gertrude;
Stephen Dunham as Dr. Paul Chamberlain;
Randee Heller as Beverly Hills Dog Owner;
Mark Moses as Coffee Shop Customer;
Tomiko Fraser as Coffee Shop Clerk;
Rochelle Flexer as Dr. Patel's Nurse;
Wayne Nickel as George