Drowning Mona
Drowning Mona

Drowning Mona

2000Movie96 minEnglish

A Sheriff investigating the murder of an upstate New York women learns that her extremely hateful ways gave the whole town a motive to be rid of her.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users56%
Director: Nick GomezGenres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

In the small town of Verity, Ohio, the wealthy and universally disliked Mona Dearly meets a bizarre end when her car plunges off a bridge into a lake. Police Chief Wyatt is tasked with investigating the suspicious death, which quickly spirals into a comedic whodunit as the town's eccentric residents reveal their hidden motives and dark secrets. As Wyatt delves deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit, blackmail, and long-held grudges, all pointing towards Mona's demise.

Critical Reception

Drowning Mona received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding its humor forced and its plot convoluted. While some appreciated the ensemble cast's efforts, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a satisfying comedic mystery.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and predictable plot.
  • Humor often falls flat, relying on tiresome gags.
  • Despite a strong cast, the performances are unable to salvage the weak material.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a forgettable attempt at dark comedy, with many criticizing its lack of genuine laughs and a muddled storyline. Some viewers noted that the cast tried their best, but the script let them down.

Fun Fact

Despite being marketed as a dark comedy, the film's tone was often criticized for being inconsistent, swinging between slapstick humor and a more serious mystery element.

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r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Drowning Mona'</em> is funny viewing. A great time was had watching. It's an amusing flick and also a smart one, I really enjoyed the use of flashbacks (especially with the unreliable pov aspect) in particular. Each character has their...