What's a good movie to watch with your mother? [Archive]

fadeaway

01-24-2004, 04:40 PM

Preferably a comedy. It doesn't have to be G-rated or anything, but it would be best if it didn't rely on a lot of "sexual" humor (ie: American Pie) because that would be just weird.

Something like "Best in Show" or "School of Rock" would be perfect if I haven't already seen them.

RocketFan007

01-24-2004, 05:00 PM

Half Baked

fadeaway

01-24-2004, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by RocketFan007
Half Baked

Is this a serious suggestion?

Baqui99

01-24-2004, 05:03 PM

Basic Instinct
Showgirls

Mr. Mooch

01-24-2004, 05:04 PM

Calendar Girls

(maybe she can relate)

Blatz

01-24-2004, 05:05 PM

The Burbs

That is my mom's favorite movie.

RocketFan007

01-24-2004, 05:11 PM

originally posted by fadeaway
Is this a serious suggestion?

Yes, you asked for a good comedy that didn't rely on sexual related humor, which Half Baked does not. It's a movie about best buds.

Mack

01-24-2004, 05:35 PM

Spanking the Monkey (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111252/plotsummary)

:eek:

mrpaige

01-24-2004, 05:44 PM

Why would you want to watch a movie with my mother?

PhiSlammaJamma

01-24-2004, 05:51 PM

mother
mr. mom
step mom

The Real Shady

01-24-2004, 06:01 PM

Pirates of the Caribbean

tozai

01-24-2004, 06:08 PM

hahaha, don't listen to these people...half baked...

RIET

01-24-2004, 06:09 PM

Throw Momma off the Train

The Real Shady

01-24-2004, 06:20 PM

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

bobrek

01-24-2004, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by PhiSlammaJamma
mother
mr. mom
step mom

Mother with Debbie Reynolds and Albert Brooks would be a good one.

Vengeance

01-24-2004, 07:24 PM

I was gonna say "Mother" too.

MacBeth

01-24-2004, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by Vengeance
I was gonna say "Mother" too.

Damn straight.

RIET

01-24-2004, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by MacBeth
Damn straight.

Please refrain from cussin in a family thread.

MacBeth

01-24-2004, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by RIET
Please refrain from cussin in a family thread.

Darn tootin?

RIET

01-24-2004, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by MacBeth
Darn tootin?

Damn straight.

pasox2

01-24-2004, 07:37 PM

The Sound of Music ?

Ok you want non-G-rated. Apocalypse Now. Goodfellas. Godfather II. Raging Bull. Maybe that's just my mom. ;). She'll kick your ass.

She can also sort through Seven Samurai or Seventh Seal. My Mom kicks ass. :) .

MacBeth

01-24-2004, 07:38 PM

Mothers love Hugh Grant.

Master Baiter

01-24-2004, 09:13 PM

Boogie Nights, she will love Dirk.

Surfguy

01-24-2004, 09:52 PM

Originally posted by Master Baiter
Boogie Nights, she will love Dirk.

I thought the same thing and then I saw your post right after that! LOL.

I'm gonna have to go with "Easy Rider" then. Haha.

Nomar

01-24-2004, 10:07 PM

Chariots of Fire.

Forrest Gump.

Elle Woods

01-24-2004, 10:15 PM

Legally Blonde, my mother in law though it was too cute!

Sonny

01-24-2004, 10:46 PM

Home Alone
National Lampoon's Vacation
Tommy Boy

giddyup

01-24-2004, 11:00 PM

My Dog Skip.

I'm getting the book to send to my Mom. She is widowed and somewhat lonely and is thinking about getting a dog. Plus she grew up in Mississippi. The movie is great and I assume the book is too-- written by the late Willie Morris.

This is a real heart-warming movie set in Mississippi during WWII with Kevin Bacon, Diane Lane, and Frankie Munoz.

rocketear

01-25-2004, 01:00 AM

" Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon ";)

pchan

01-25-2004, 01:35 AM

American Psycho II, it is so stupid that it is quite funny
Like Mike, I actually liked it.

Relativist

01-25-2004, 01:45 AM

Finding Nemo was actually pretty good, although it is G-rated. I also second Pirates of the Caribbean. Johnny Depp's pretty good in that.

Have you seen any of the other mocumentaries (like Best in Show)? There's also Waiting for Guffman and a couple others.

Is Bruce Almighty out on video? I haven't seen it, but I've heard decent things about it.

gs1998

01-25-2004, 01:45 AM

If you want brownie points, The Joy Luck Club.

Worked like a charm. But then again, I'm a girl, and Chinese...

Grizzled

01-25-2004, 01:51 AM

The Shipping News ;)

Relativist

01-25-2004, 02:03 AM

Originally posted by gs1998
If you want brownie points, The Joy Luck Club.

Worked like a charm. But then again, I'm a girl, and Chinese... Did you tear up? I actually saw that in the theater with my mother and some other relatives. I swear I was the only one in the theatre who wasn't in tears when it was over. I did enjoy it though. I don't know if it has great rewatch value.

Isabel

01-25-2004, 02:16 AM

Originally posted by Relativist (regarding The Joy Luck Club)
Did you tear up? I actually saw that in the theater with my mother and some other relatives. I swear I was the only one in the theatre who wasn't in tears when it was over. I did enjoy it though. I don't know if it has great rewatch value.

I would also like to know what was particularly emotionally affecting about that movie. Maybe it's a girl thing, except I don't get it. My friends all said "watch it with your mom for a bonding experience". So I did. I don't think she "got it" either. Then again, my mother is pretty tough...

and we actually showed her a little of "American Pie" over Christmas when it came on TV. She actually took it pretty well, considering...

Kilgore Trout

01-25-2004, 02:38 AM

The Emperor's Club would be a good one. Its one of those Dead Poet's Society/Finding Forrester type of movies that are good to watch with family but are still enjoyable.

synergy

01-25-2004, 02:54 AM

You fools. Most of the movies you listed aren't even in the theatre's anymore. Three good, clean movies i've seen recently are Big Fish, Master and Commander, and Last Samurai. I would go with Big Fish as there is not much fighting involved.

Kilgore Trout

01-25-2004, 02:59 AM

Originally posted by synergy
You fools. Most of the movies you listed aren't even in the theatre's anymore. Three good, clean movies i've seen recently are Big Fish, Master and Commander, and Last Samurai. I would go with Big Fish as there is not much fighting involved.

Nomar

01-25-2004, 03:04 AM

Originally posted by pchan
American Psycho II, it is so stupid that it is quite funny
Like Mike, I actually liked it.

American Psycho is a classic.

I love that movie. It is brilliant and hilarious.

synergy

01-25-2004, 03:15 AM

American Psycho is a classic.

I have literally seen this movie at least 50 times. My favorite lines follow:

Patrick Bateman: Sabrina, don't just stare at it. Eat it.

Patrick Bateman: I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

Bateman: I had a shower...and some sorbet

fadeaway

01-25-2004, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by synergy
You fools. Most of the movies you listed aren't even in the theatre's anymore. Three good, clean movies i've seen recently are Big Fish, Master and Commander, and Last Samurai. I would go with Big Fish as there is not much fighting involved.

Actually, I was looking for one to rent, not see in the theatre.

Also...

"theatre's" should be "theatres"
"i've" should be "I've"

ricerocket

01-25-2004, 09:58 AM

Beavis and Butthead Do America

Fartknocker.....

Manny Ramirez

01-25-2004, 10:10 AM

"Barry Lyndon" is probably the only Kubrick movie (maybe "2001" as well) that my mother has enjoyed. Highly recommended if you are a Kubrick fan or a fan of period pieces/costume dramas. But it is not for everyone and is long at a little over 3 hours.

The Real Shady

01-25-2004, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by synergy
I have literally seen this movie at least 50 times. My favorite lines follow:

Patrick Bateman: Sabrina, don't just stare at it. Eat it.

Patrick Bateman: I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

Bateman: I had a shower...and some sorbet

"I'm into murders and executions."

giddyup

01-25-2004, 11:15 AM

"Mommie Dearest"-- make her feel like the world's greatest mother!

VinceCarter

01-25-2004, 11:51 AM

Mommy and Her New Toy.:D

OmegaSupreme

01-25-2004, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by giddyup
"Mommie Dearest"-- make her feel like the world's greatest mother!

god, i love that movie. definitely in my top ten.

"no...wire...hangers! what's wire hangers doing in this closet when I told you: no wire hangers EVER!!!"

i hate wire hangers too. they really do stretch out the collars on shirts. that girl deserved an arse whooping. :D

Kilgore Trout

01-25-2004, 01:04 PM

October Sky would be another good suggeston.

Nomar

01-25-2004, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by synergy
I have literally seen this movie at least 50 times. My favorite lines follow:

Patrick Bateman: Sabrina, don't just stare at it. Eat it.

Patrick Bateman: I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

Bateman: I had a shower...and some sorbet

Great taste my son. ;)

How about "You ugly ****ing bitch, I want to kill you and play around in your blood." Or at least something like that. That one gets me everytime.

Anybody that likes AS has to agree that LOTR was overrated. It's called taste!