Keeping Mum

A seemingly perfect suburban family faces mounting problems, including a philandering husband, unruly children, and a chaotic household. Their lives are thrown into further disarray with the arrival of Lance, a seemingly sweet and innocent housekeeper who may hold the key to resolving their woes, albeit in unconventional ways. As the family navigates their troubles, they discover that help can come from the most unexpected sources.

Keeping Mum received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found its humor to be uneven and its plot somewhat predictable. While some praised the performances, particularly Kristin Scott Thomas and Maggie Smith, the film struggled to find a consistent comedic tone, often relying on broad gags and a rather dark premise.

• Praised for the strong performances of its lead actresses, especially Kristin Scott Thomas and Maggie Smith.
• Criticized for its inconsistent humor and reliance on a dark premise that doesn't always land.
• Found the plot to be somewhat predictable and lacking in originality.

Google audience: Audiences were divided on Keeping Mum. While some appreciated the comedic performances and the film's attempt at a heartwarming story, many found the humor to be hit-or-miss and the plot to be uninspired. Some viewers enjoyed the dark comedic elements, while others found them to be too jarring.

Kristin Scott Thomas, who plays the stressed housewife in the film, was pregnant during filming and her growing baby bump was written into the plot as her character's pregnancy.