Jacki Weaver
#BreakingInMovie, #LifeOfTheParty, and more – Movie Reviews
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Breaking In – Review
Breaking In – Budget of $6 million – 1 hour and 28 minutes
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After her estranged father is killed in a hit and run, Shaun goes to his vacation home in Wisconson to settle his estate by selling his home. She has not spoken to him in years but she knows he is not perfect. Her two children, Jasmine and Glover travel with her but her husband will be joining the next day. As the three walk around, they see a few things out of place. A broken picture, cut wires, malfunctioning alarm system but ignore it because no one has been in the home for months. Also, they notice the vacation home is now a fortress with a sophisticated alarm system, retractable window shades, and cameras everywhere. While Glover is playing with a drone he is grabbed. When Jasmine goes to find him, she is grabbed. While Shaun attempts to order pizza in the driveway, she is attacked but fights back. After the fight, she sees her children locked inside the fortress at the mercy of strangers. She must find out what they want to save her children.
This movie shocks from beginning to end. You will see Shaun risk life and limb, like most mothers, to save her children. However, she doesn’t make typical movie mistakes. Like wearing heels in the forest or calling for her kids in the dark. She is smart and uses her knowledge of the house to her advantage. The irony is the house meant to keep them safe is the same house that becomes a prison. So how far would you go for your children?
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
I am your mother. Is there a difference? – Shaun
So what does that make you, slightly paranoid – Glover
I’m your big sister. It’s my job to worry about you. Not your job to worry about me – Jasmine
Fear, I can manage. Desperation is a whole other thing – Eddie
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Life of the Party – Review
Life of the Party – Budget of $30 million – 1 hour and 45 minutes
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Deanna has dropped her daughter Maddie off at the sorority house for Maddie’s senior year. The school would have been Deanna’s alma mater but she left her last year. When she got pregnant, she and her husband Dan decided only one of them could afford to go, him. While she regrets not finishing, she is proud to see her daughter go the distance. As Deanna and Dan pull off, Dan says he wants a divorce, marrying a real estate agent, and selling the house. In tears, Deanna goes to her parents’ house and looks through old photos. She sees a photo of her in the archaeology club and gets an idea. Deanna goes to Maddie’s sorority house to tell her about he divorce and enrolling in school. At first a little nervous, Maddie sees this is a good thing for her mom and cheers her on. Now Deanna has to navigate through the complicated world of college and divorce while maintaining a relationship with her daughter and getting her degree.
This is a love letter to mom’s who wondered if they could finish. You will get the answer to your question. However, it’s not without some well-earned bumps in the road. While Deanna is trying to move forward, she is being dragged down by her ex and Mean Girls. However, what makes this movie different is the relationship between Deanna and Maddie. In most movies, Maddie would not accept her mom until the end. But in this movie, Maddie takes a deep breath and accept her mother going to her school in 2 minutes. This mature look at college women is a great contrast to the girls in Deanna’s class.
I give it 2.5 out of 5 stars
You are like my sexual Dumbledore – Jack
Wow, that’s a lot of text – Deanna
Mom, what are you doing – Maddie
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Overboard – Review
Overboard – Budget of $12 million – 1 hours and 52 minutes
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Widowed, mother of three Kate is working two jobs while in nursing school. She tries to balance motherhood between studying, delivering pizzas, and cleaning carpets. One day she is called to clean a yacht’s carpeting after a hard night of partying. When she starts to clean, she bumps into Leonardo. Leonardo is a playboy and heir to a construction fortune. When Kate refuses to get him some fruit, he fires her; then throws her and her equipment off the yacht. Kate is fired from her carpet cleaning job and her mom can no longer watch her kids. Kate feels her dream of nursing going down the drain. Then she reads a news article saying that Leonardo washed ashore and has amnesia. Kate’s best friend Theresa comes up with a plan to trick Leonardo into thinking Kate is his wife so he can do all the heavy lifting while she studies. Theresa sees it as payback for getting her fired. With apprehension, Kate decides to do it. Now Leonardo believes he is a married, sterile, recovering alcoholic, poor, construction worker. However, his sister Magdalena wants Leonardo to stay gone. She hopes to convince his father that Leonardo has died so she can inherit the company. It’s only a matter of time before Leonardo learns the truth about Kate, Magdalena, and himself.
With a nod to the remake, this version has a role reversal (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). Even with the reversal, it’s still as funny and heartwarming as its predecessor. Leonardo and Kate come off as convincing adversaries and a couple. This movie had genuine laughs about everyday life. And it was great to see that even with Leonardo loss of memory, he did not lose his taste in food, style, and music. Now be warned, there are some subtitles. But hearing the jokes in Spanish actually makes the comedic timing better. So sit back and enjoy for an easy going, not vulgar laugh.
I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars
I am not being selfless. I am thinking of myself less – Leonardo
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#SisterCities – Review
Sister Cities – Lifetime – 2 hours 2 minutes
Carolina, Baltimore, Dallas, and Austin are 4 sisters with their city names and hair color in common. Carolina (who likes to be called Carol) is a hard working attorney and 2nd mom to her sisters. Baltimore is a free spirit, student, and peace maker. Dallas is hyper organized and soon-to-be divorced. Austin, is a author who is losing her inspiration while staying with her mother. All 4 sisters are scattered when Austin calls each of them. She tells her sisters that their mother, Mary, has died. Each sister comes home with baggage of the past. As they learn the truth about their mom, they all gain empathy and love.
Get your tissues ready for this movie. If you are expecting the same ‘Killer …’, ‘Perfect …’, or ‘Seventeen & …’, then … don’t. This is not the typical Lifetime movie and that’s what makes it great. The only issue with this movie is … it was too short. The connection between Carolina/Mary, Austin/Mary, & the Sisters were explained in great detail. However, the connection between Mary and her other daughters Dallas and Baltimore, felt skipped or rushed. These wonderful actresses did an phenomenal job with a magnificent script. All involved should be proud. This story was thought provoking and heartfelt. Be ready to call your mom.
I give this 4.5 out of 5 stars
It’s so good. You did it – Mary
Little help here? – Dallas
She looked good – Baltimore
If mom could see you now, she would be horrified – Carolina
I’m not outside the family – Austin
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