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Mama Got Married
A sublime, exceptionally well acted film about a single working class mother and her teenage son. She finds a man and marries him, her son is jealous and full of hot air at first but comes to understand her in the end. That's all. The simplicity of the story notwithstanding, this is one of the most sincere and lyrical films to have been produced in the 1960s-1970s Soviet Union. Very realistic, too, showing the life as it was then. Lyusyena Ovchinnikova is superb, it is this film that makes one realize what a wonderful and under-appreciated actress she was. Nikolay Burlyayev is very good as a lanky teenager, the final scene with him carrying a glass of carbonated water for his mother is stunning. Oleg Efremov is very convincing as a working class man who found his happiness at last.
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Plot Summary
This short film features a series of comedic vignettes centered around the unexpected news of a mother's impending marriage. The humor plays on the reactions and preparations of her adult children and other family members.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy from 1969, "Mama Got Married" is not widely reviewed in major critical outlets. Its reception is primarily gauged by its comedic performances and its place within the variety show era it belonged to.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted and silly comedic scenarios.
Appreciated for the energetic performances of its cast.
Seen as a typical example of short-form television comedy from its era.
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Fun Fact
The film featured a notable cast of comedians including Ruth Buzzi, Jonathan Winters, and Carol Burnett, who were all prominent figures in television comedy during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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