Call Your Mom
Call Your Mom

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Call Your Mom

2023
Movie
8 min
English

A single-take comedy about calling your mom.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Google Users65%
Director: David A.R. WhiteGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A single mother struggling to connect with her teenage daughter finds herself in a series of comical mishaps when she decides to take drastic measures to mend their relationship. As she attempts to relive her own youthful experiences, she often creates more chaos than closeness. The film follows her journey through awkward attempts at understanding modern teen life, leading to unexpected and heartwarming resolutions.

Critical Reception

Call Your Mom received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, with many pointing to its predictable plot and overly sentimental tone. However, audiences, particularly families, often found its lighthearted humor and positive messages about family relationships to be enjoyable. The film aims for wholesome entertainment, and largely achieves that goal for its target demographic, despite lacking critical depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its positive family themes and lighthearted comedy.

  • Criticized for its predictable storyline and lack of originality.

  • Seen as a feel-good movie suitable for family viewing.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's wholesome message and family-friendly nature, finding it to be a light and enjoyable watch. Some viewers felt the humor was a bit dated, but most agreed it was a sweet film that reinforced positive family values.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Pure Flix, a company known for its faith-based and family-friendly entertainment.

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