Honeymoon with My Mother
Honeymoon with My Mother

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Honeymoon with My Mother

2022
Movie
110 min
Spanish

A young man is stood up at the altar. His overprotective mother decides to join him is what would have been his honeymoon, so as not to waste the trip. He ails while his mum enjoys the trip of her life.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Philippe LacheauGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Following his father's sudden death, a man discovers that his father had booked a honeymoon for him and his mother in Mauritius. To fulfill his father's last wish, he reluctantly agrees to go, accompanied by his best friends. The trip takes unexpected and chaotic turns as they navigate cultural differences and romantic entanglements.

Critical Reception

The film was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on slapstick humor. However, it found a more receptive audience among general viewers, particularly in its home country of France, where it achieved moderate box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on physical comedy and predictable plot devices.

  • While some viewers found the humor endearing, critics often deemed it juvenile.

  • The premise of a honeymoon with one's mother is considered a weak foundation for the comedic narrative.

Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with some appreciating the lighthearted, slapstick comedy and the chemistry of the main cast, while others found the humor to be repetitive and the plot unoriginal.

Fun Fact

The film is directed by and stars Philippe Lacheau, who is known for his popular comedy films in France, often collaborating with the same group of actors.

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