Mom and Dad

A drama about two estranged parents, Mitch and Carly, who are forced to confront their past and their relationship with their teenage daughter, Amber, when Amber's parents become involved in a custody battle. As the legal proceedings escalate, the family grapples with unresolved issues and the potential for reconciliation.

Mom and Dad received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the performances, particularly John Goodman's, and the film's attempt to explore complex family dynamics, others found the plot to be predictable and the emotional arcs to be underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the character-driven story and others finding it too slow-paced.

• Praised for John Goodman's performance and exploration of family dysfunction.

• Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped emotional depth.

• Appreciated by some for its character-driven narrative, but found too slow by others.

Google audience: Audience reviews were varied, with some finding the film to be a poignant look at a broken family, while others felt it lacked emotional impact and was too conventional in its storytelling.

The film was originally conceived as a television pilot for a series that never materialized.