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Mom's Outta Sight
Eccentric inventor Prof. John Richards seems to have hit pay dirt when he designs a contraption which can move large objects instantly by breaking them into atoms which can be streamed from one place to another. This new machine seems like a sure-fire hit, which has attracted the attention of Richards' less-than-scrupulous assistant Martin, who wants to steal the new invention and sell it himself. In order to make it easier for Martin to do just that, he uses the machine to create a duplicate of Richards, which will do his evil bidding. The professor's son, Jack, and wife, Barbara, learn about Martin's underhanded doings, and Barbara uses another one of her husband's gimmicks to get revenge against Martin -- she turns herself invisible.
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Plot Summary
This family comedy follows the adventures of a mother who, after a fall, begins to act like her teenage daughter. Her family must cope with her newfound, youthful persona while trying to help her recover her true identity. The film explores themes of family dynamics and understanding different generations.
Critical Reception
Mom's Outta Sight was a made-for-television movie that received a generally light reception from critics and audiences, largely seen as a harmless family film with a predictable premise. It did not garner significant critical attention but served its purpose as light entertainment for its target demographic.
What Reviewers Say
Seen as a light and harmless family viewing option.
The premise offers some comedic potential but is largely predictable.
Relies on familiar sitcom tropes and character archetypes.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and summaries for this made-for-television movie from 1998 is not readily available in public databases.
Fun Fact
The film aired as part of The Wonderful World of Disney programming block on ABC.
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