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Mommy II: Mommy's Day

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Aside from a ludicrous scene early on depicting a lethal injection sentence being carried out in what looks like a nurse's office in a suburban elementary school (which, as we find out in the commentary track, was actually filmed in a church basement!), "Mommy 2" is an entertaining, clever thriller, and a good follow-up to "Mommy". I especially liked how writer/director Max Collins didn't give us more of the same. Whereas "Mommy" was more of a horror thriller about a deranged mother, "Mommy 2" is essentially a straight-up murder mystery, where Patty McCormack's "Mommy" character- supposedly rehabilitated through the wonders of modern chemistry- is just one of many suspects in a series of brutal killings. In addition to the well-told mystery story, the DVD emulates the first "Mommy" DVD and includes a load of extras, my favorite of which is a terrific commentary track featuring Mr. Collins and his actors and crew. And, hey-- when you're done with the "Mommy" films, be sure to check out Mr. Collins' latest DVD thriller, "Real Time: Siege at Lucas Street Market". Story and extras wise, it's a blast, maybe his best DVD yet.

This sequel to "Mommy" is once again a good movie. Patty McCormack is still excellent as the bad seed grown up, and "WKRP" alumnus Gary Sandy is also good as a bitter cop. All in all, as good as, if not better than, its predecessor.

This is one exceptional and rare sequel. It is even better than it's predecessor. It is somewhat similar to the original in many respects, but has many more twists and turns and surprises. It's also nice to see Paul Petersen (Jeff Stone from the classic t.v. series, "The Donna Reed Show") as "Mommy"'s brother-in-law. It keeps you guessing right up to the amusing and ironic ending, which fortunately also leaves the door open for yet another sequel. If it is as good as the first two, yes please!!

Mommy has done some pretty bad things and in this sequel to "Mommy" she is about to pay for her crimes. But wait, Mommy is not through yet; a woman like her cannot be disposed of so easily. After all, she only wants to clear her name and reunite with her precious daughter Jessica Anne. The media and those around her however are relentless in trying to get her to confess and discover the truth. In addition the famlies of her former victims would like nothing better then to see Mommy dead. Can she riase above it all, and still regain the love of the daughter she once nearly killed? If you have read "Moommy" then you have to read "Mommy's Day." It is just as suspenseful as the first book and the ending will positively shock you! Great book highly recommended. Hope Mr. Collins writes a third in the series.

I'm the writer/director of this movie, and my rating here is designed to expose a campaign by a disgruntled, fired co-worker who is sending anonymous one-star reviews for this feature in an attempt to attack me and this film. For the information of potential viewers, reviewers including the New York Daily News tended to give our sequel three-star ratings. Thank you.

MOMMY 2: MOMMY'S DAY picks up where MOMMY left off, with Patty McCormack's character about to meet the reaper in the death-house (lethal injection doncha know). Of course, she miraculously escapes, and is given a second chance! Ah, the justice system! Mommy gets an implant in her arm that keeps the anti-psychotic drugs flowing, allowing her to live a normal life. The end. Fat chance! Mommy's enemies are being bumped off again. Is Mommy behind this, or is a copycat at work? Brinke Stevens returns as the loveable, less trusting sister, Beth. Rachel Lemieux is back in the daughter role, as is Mickey Spillane as Mommy's lawyer. This time the intrepid cop is played by Gary Sandy, who only made me think of him as Andy from WKRP once! I really enjoyed this sequel and will watch it again as a double feature w/ the first one...

I think some of the reviewers on this page were too harsh on this film. Sure, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but let's not be unkind. Max Allan Collins clearly tried to make a decent sequel to his first film, the smart and wickedly entertaining MOMMY, and I think, for the most part, he succeeds. Patty McCormack effectively reprises the role she played in the earlier film, the ever-devoted MOMMY who is trying to win back the love and respect of her adorable young daughter. However, further killings ensue, and it seems that dear, loving mother is up to her same old tricks. Or is she? Sequels are seldom as good as their predacessors, but I think MOMMY 2 comes very close and at any rate, it's just a fun and entertaining thriller. Despite a few added gore effects, MOMMY 2 still concentrates more on plot and character rather than supplying cheap thrills, and that's the best way to do it!

Mommy was an Ok story, it tried to be classy but failed because of sluggish pace and lack of action. But this very cheap sequel is just terrible. The cast is awful, cheap gore has been added this time around, and the story is stupid. Please, no Mommy 3 (unless they shoot it in 3-D!) Well, maybe not even then.....

Mommy 2 very different from Mommy 1 in which Mommy is now the good guy or should I say gal. Patty gives a new dimension to her "Bad Seed" role - a real good actress - funny she never made it big time.Some good bloody scenes such as the ice skating rink. But my favorite being the electrocutionshower bit with chunks of hair going down the drain - nice touch! Some funny dialog - But i"m innocent. Yeah, so was OJ. Hey Max when's Mommy 3 coming out. Good DVD quality.

This movie is excellent. I have also read the Mommy books and I must say that Max Allen Collins is a superb writer. I hope that he continues to entertain us further with future thrillers.