Mom and Dad Save the World

A suburban couple, seemingly stuck in a rut, find their lives turned upside down when they are abducted by an alien emperor. The emperor, M Bhojpuri, is an obsessive fan of Earth television and demands that Mom and Dad entertain him. Their bizarre predicament escalates as they must now navigate intergalactic diplomacy and save their planet from becoming an intergalactic spectacle.

Mom and Dad Save the World was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its premise silly and the execution lacking. Audiences also generally gave it a lukewarm reception, though some appreciated its campy and absurd sense of humor.

• The film relies too heavily on a weak and underdeveloped premise.

• Performances are generally over-the-top, with Jon Lovitz's portrayal of the alien emperor being a particular point of contention.

• Despite its flaws, some viewers might find a certain B-movie charm in its intentional absurdity.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with some appreciating the film's unique, albeit strange, concept and humorous moments, while others found it to be too silly and poorly executed.

The alien emperor's name, M. Bhojpuri, is a direct reference to a popular Indian actor and politician of the same name, known for his energetic and often exaggerated acting style.