Fun Mom Dinner
Fun Mom Dinner

Fun Mom Dinner

2017Movie81 minEnglish

Four women, whose kids attend the same preschool class, get together for a "fun mom dinner". When the night takes an unexpected turn, these unlikely new friends realize they have more in common than just marriage and motherhood.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users43%
Director: Alethea JonesGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Four mothers, whose kids attend the same school, decide to have a casual dinner after a long stretch of being responsible parents. What starts as a simple get-together quickly escalates into a night of unexpected adventures and self-discovery. The women bond over their shared experiences and challenges, finding solace and humor in their evolving lives. By the end of the night, they embrace their identities beyond motherhood.

Critical Reception

Fun Mom Dinner received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the film to be a lighthearted but ultimately forgettable comedy. While some praised the performances of the lead actresses, the screenplay was often cited as being predictable and lacking in genuine comedic punch. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm, appreciating the premise but finding the execution to be uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a lighthearted premise about female friendship, but struggles to deliver consistent laughs or a compelling narrative.
  • Performances from the main cast are a highlight, but they are often let down by a predictable script and uneven pacing.
  • While aiming for relatable humor, the movie often falls into clichéd territory, resulting in a somewhat disappointing viewing experience.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Fun Mom Dinner' to be a pleasant, albeit unremarkable, viewing experience. Many appreciated the chemistry between the actresses and the film's attempt to explore the challenges of motherhood with humor. However, a common sentiment was that the plot felt formulaic and lacked the comedic depth to make it truly memorable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally slated to star Rebel Wilson and Seth Rogen as a couple, with Rogen also producing, before the cast and direction changed.

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Reno

Reno

**When the moms' found each others arm and shoulders!** First it was 'Moms' Night Out', followed by 'Bad Moms' and now this. But this was not as same as those two. Somewhat a different film. It kind of mix of fun and serious. I thought i...