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**The family of two cops and a thief and a super hot mom!**
Basically, this film was nothing, just a timepass flick. Of course it has a story, though easily predictable. The actors were okay, but it was their roles which were not challen...
My Mom's New Boyfriend
2008Movie97 minEnglish
After several years away, FBI agent Henry Durand returns to find his mother, Marty, a much different person: Having long mourned for Henry's father, she is now embracing single life. One day, while Marty, Henry and his new fiancée, Emily, are out for a walk, they meet Tommy, a mysterious stranger with whom Marty then becomes involved. However, through his FBI contacts, Henry learns that Tommy is suspected of being an art thief. As a young federal agent, Henry is given a difficult assignment: spy on his mother and her boyfriend who is suspected of leading a gang of art thieves.
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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes13%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users54%
Director: George Gallo•Genres: Comedy, Romance
Plot Summary
A newly widowed mother, Martha, begins a relationship with Henry, a younger man who is actually an international art thief. Her daughter, Emily, becomes suspicious of Henry's intentions and investigates his past, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and unexpected twists. The film follows Martha's efforts to navigate her new romance while Emily tries to uncover the truth about her mother's new boyfriend.
Critical Reception
My Mom's New Boyfriend received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the humor lacking. While some appreciated the performances of the lead actors, the film was generally criticized for its weak script and uninspired direction. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding it to be a forgettable romantic comedy.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a predictable and uninspired plot.
- Humor is often forced and falls flat.
- Performances by the lead cast are not enough to elevate the weak material.
Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a light and somewhat amusing romantic comedy, though many agreed it was not particularly memorable. Some viewers enjoyed the chemistry between the leads, while others felt the storyline was too simplistic and lacked originality.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'Serious Moonlight' before being changed to 'My Mom's New Boyfriend'.
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