

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
A tough police sergeant's mother comes to visit him, and promptly starts trying to fix up his life, much to his embarrassment. For his birthday she buys him a machine gun out of the back of a van, and begins to further interfere with his job and love life, eventually helping him with a case he's on.
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Plot Summary
A tough, no-nonsense police sergeant finds his world turned upside down when his doting mother decides to move in with him and becomes an unofficial, and highly interfering, partner on his cases. His professional life becomes a chaotic mess as his mother's well-intentioned but overwhelming involvement creates constant comedic and dangerous situations.
Critical Reception
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. The film is widely considered one of Sylvester Stallone's worst films and a low point in his career, often cited for its absurd premise and lack of genuine humor.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a nonsensical premise and relies heavily on forced gags.
- Sylvester Stallone's performance feels out of place and unconvincing in this comedic role.
- Estelle Getty's character, while intended to be endearing, often comes across as grating and disruptive.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a significant misstep, with many expressing disappointment in the weak plot and the awkward pairing of Stallone and Getty. Viewers often criticized the humor as being stale and repetitive, leading to a generally negative viewing experience.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor (Sylvester Stallone) and Worst Screenplay.
Fun Fact
Despite the film's negative reception and Stallone's later regrets, Estelle Getty won the Worst Screenplay Razzie for her role as the overbearing mother.
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