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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
OVERLOOKED CHILLER, January 23, 2004
Jamie Lee Curtis is a much better actress than most people have ever realized. Typically cast as the terrified young ingenue who could really screen, e.g., HALLOWEEN, Curtis takes a turn as the woman from hell in this underrated chiller. She joins a list of notables in this genre: Jessica Walter in PLAY MISTY FOR ME; Patsy Kensit in HELL'S GATE; Kathleen Turner in BODY HEAT; Glenn Close in FATAL ATTRACTION; Rebecca DeMornay in HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE, to name just a few. And Jamie's right up there with them.
Jamie plays a mother who abandons her family twice, once for 3 months and then for three years. All of a sudden, she's back and she wants her family. However, hubby Peter Gallagher has fallen in love with assistant principal Joanne Whalley-Kilmer and is going to divorce Jamie Lee. Jamie's mama, played low key and convincingly by the still lovely Vanessa Redgrave, also thinks the divorce is for the best, harboring a surprising secret to justify this. Of course, Jamie does everything within her power to get hubby and boys back, including poisoning the oldest son's (Luke Edwards, an excellent performance) feelings towards his new mother.
There are some disturbing scenes involving incestuous overtones between Curtis and Edwards that are handled tastefully, and there are three scenes that will pull you out of your chairs!
Curtis exudes a sensuality and evil never seen in her prior to this. With "Freaky Friday" and memories of this gem, Curtis will someday get the Oscar and praise she deserves!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Jamie Lee Curtis as You've (I've) Always Wanted to See Her, March 16, 2006
The story line in the movie itself is a little bit disturbing, and reminded me very much of "Single White Female". The plot is pretty simple (ok, paper thin)- but don't watch it for that; if you're like me (a Jamie Lee Curtis Fan - yes, I confess) this was kind of fun to watch. Her other film roles have generally been of her as a fairly squeaky clean, wholesome person or as a victim. But in "Mother's Boys", she really goes the other way (to the dark side that is). And she looks great, and is very sexy in this role - especially when it comes to showing those great legs she has, which she inherited from her mother (Janet Leigh). It also reminded me of "A Fish Called Wanda", where she REALLY showed those great legs.
Any way watch and enjoy!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW,WOW,WOW!!, October 3, 2005
I never heard this movie, But my friend got this one day and we watched it together..ohh man, this is really thrilling suspense ,nail biting, heart pounding ,got me in edge of my seat the whole time!! Cant believe never heard or saw this movie much earlier years and I am VERY glad finally this over looked thriller got my eyes and attention, don't miss this masterpiece of JAMIE LEE CURTIES..She done a great job in this crazy, hard pounding thriller'!!! I bought this movie next day for my DVD collection, but don't miss it!!! A+
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