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Bad Moms

29 July 2016English1h 41mPart 1 of the Bad Moms series
Comedy
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 4 scored reviews · 4 not rated

Funny in flashes, but shallow writing and tired clichés hold it back.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: lead character chemistry and laughs
  • Criticised: shallow writing and lazy clichés

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User score 7.0 out of 10 from 1 rating, not enough ratings for a verdict yet

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What 8 critics are saying

Critical reception for Bad Moms in India was largely lukewarm, with most reviewers finding it a passable but forgettable entertainer. Where praise existed, it was directed at the comedic moments and the camaraderie between the lead characters. Common criticisms included pedestrian writing, reliance on clichéd situations, a failure to explore its subject matter with sufficient depth, and an over-dependence on sexual references and broad exaggeration. Several reviewers suggested the film would appeal only to a narrow target audience.

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Critic reviews (8)

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  1. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    Bad Moms sometimes falters when attempts at mushy sentimentality are made. That being said, as a buddy flick, it delivers the goods, with a good amount of laugh-out-loud moments too.

  2. Deccan Chronicle

    Film review ·

    Parenting is indeed a difficult task, and the trouble is that making a film about something so complicated will always have these challenges. It calls for a deeper introspection and understanding of the persona of a mother, and not top of the mind exaggeration of clichéd jokes and situations.

  3. Mid-Day

    Film review ·

    The sight gags are funny enough, the writing though is pretty much pedestrian and the exaggerations are obviously not intended to be mean or hurtful to either sex. So just take it in like it is (mindless entertainer)…if you care!

  5. BookMyShow

    Film review ·

    Though the story may not be the best one you have come across, the characters are quite relatable. It also shows you the essence of true friendship and what it means to be a mother.

  6. Filmfare

    Film review ·

    Mothers from middle class families are the perfect and only target audience for this film. For everyone else there's a better bad movie called Stop Or My Mom Will Shoot!

  7. Scroll.in

    Film review ·

    Besides the innumerable sexual references (beeped out profanities and mentions of male and female genitalia), boozing and a smattering of laughs, the film doesn't push the envelope far enough. No matter how often the moms tell you their children are a joy and how much they love them, they seem to love cheap Chardonnay and single hot Hispanic men more.

  8. The Hindu

    Film review ·

    You're not going to want to leave the theatre with a sudden desire to be grateful for all your mother has done for you. Instead, you'll never want to have children, perhaps forgo marriage altogether and live a life of singledom. Oh, and resolve to watch better films.

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