Mars Needs Moms
Mars Needs Moms

Mars Needs Moms

2011Movie88 minEnglish

When Martians suddenly abduct his mom, mischievous Milo rushes to the rescue and discovers why all moms are so special.

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IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users33%
Director: Simon WellsGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A young boy named Milo is taken to Mars by aliens who intend to steal his mom's maternal instincts. Milo must overcome his own feelings of rebellion and rescue his mother from the Martian society. He is aided by a Martian named Gribble and a human space-gazing enthusiast named Ki.

Critical Reception

Mars Needs Moms was a significant critical and commercial failure. Critics widely panned its story, animation, and humor, with many citing it as one of the worst animated films ever made. Audiences largely avoided the film, contributing to its dismal box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's motion-capture animation is criticized for being uncanny and lifeless.
  • The story is considered derivative and uninspired, lacking emotional depth.
  • Humor and character development are generally seen as weak and unengaging.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a disappointing and forgettable experience. Many expressed dissatisfaction with the predictable plot and lack of genuine entertainment value.

Fun Fact

Mars Needs Moms was one of the biggest box office bombs of all time, losing an estimated $140 million for Disney.

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r96sk

r96sk

I genuinely enjoyed <em>'Mars Needs Moms'</em>. I like the story it portrays, sure it's nothing extraordinarily great or anything but I feel it hits the intended spots due to the hearty narrative with the main character and his mother. I...