Big Momma's House 2
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| Big Momma's House 2 | |
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| Directed by | John Whitesell |
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| Produced by | David T. Friendly Michael Green |
| Written by | Don Rhymer |
| Starring | Martin Lawrence Nia Long Emily Procter Zachary Levi Mark Moses |
| Music by | George S. Clinton |
| Cinematography | Mark Irwin |
| Editing by | Priscilla Nedd-Friendly |
| Studio | Regency Enterprises New Regency |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) | January 27, 2006 |
| Running time | 99 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Preceded by | Big Momma's House |
| Followed by | Big Momma's House 3 |
Big Momma's House 2 is a 2006 American comedy film directed by John Whitesell, written by Don Rhymer, and starring Martin Lawrence. It is a sequel to 2000's Big Momma's House. It was released theatrically on January 27, 2006. The film was critically panned as critics felt that a sequel was unnecessary. For some time, the film had been placed on IMDB's bottom 100 list. However, it had a decent showing at the box office. The film was released on DVD on May 9.
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[edit] Plot
Malcolm Turner (Lawrence) has been assigned a desk job as FBI officer since he wants to be with his new wife, Sherry Pierce (Nia Long), during her delivery for her new baby boy. An incident occurs in Orange County where Malcolm's ex-partner, John (never shown, but was originally played by Paul Giamatti) was killed while undercover. Malcolm's new partner, Kevin Keneally (Zachary Levi) was doing surveillance on a former Military Intelligence Specialist by the name of Tom Fuller (Mark Moses) who had retired and works for a private corporation. The FBI had reasons to believe that he was developing a virus which will create back doors into data stored on FBI/NSA's computers. Malcolm, saddened by this incident, asks his chief permission to go to Orange County, but he is refused. On the pretext of attending a safety conference, Malcolm leaves his home, taking with him the entire "Big Momma" costumes.
Malcolm goes undercover as the nanny in Fuller's house, beating other candidates for the nanny position (by exposing their weapons, as they were also undercovers). He meets the kids, Carrie (Chloë Moretz), a 7-year old cheerleader, Andrew, a 3-year old child who loves to jump off heights and will not talk, and Molly (Kat Dennings), a 15-year old rebellious teen. After neglecting his tasks, Malcolm is fired, but Mrs. Fuller changes her mind at the last minute.
Malcolm, as Big Momma, is soon accepted within the household and becomes a daily part of their lives. Tasks such as accompanying Mrs. Fuller to the spa, taking the family to the beach, watching out for trouble, or simply playing a game of bingo (intending to find out the password for the program) soon become part of her routine.
After he finds out the password from Mr. Fuller, he is called by Molly who tells him that she needs him at a nightclub. Malcolm goes at once, only to find that Molly was lured there by Fuller's bosses, who kidnap her and Malcolm.
Malcolm has a blade, which Molly reaches for and uses to free the two. Malcolm sees Tom giving a man a disc, he puts it in his laptop (and is granted full access to FBI data), and he jumps a sea-doo onto a deck, sending it into two terrorists and landing on one himself. He helps Tom the way Big Momma handles them. Malcolm and Tom leave, but one of the terrorists shoots Malcolm (unaware that his Big Momma suit is bulletproof). The FBI shows up, and Malcolm's co-worker is given handcuffs to put on Tom, but Malcolm tells the woman in charge that Tom's family was threatened, and that no charges should be filed. They agree, and the case is solved.
Malcolm goes to the girls' state championships. Their stuntwoman has broken her leg, and Malcolm helps them out by doing the routine and winning the competition. He then leaves and gives the family a letter saying he must go on, but to look out, because one day he might be back.
[edit] Cast
- Martin Lawrence as Malcolm Turner / Hattie "Big Momma" Mae Pierce
- Nia Long as Shery Pierce, Malcolm's wife
- Emily Procter as Leah Fuller, matriach of the Fuller family
- Zachary Levi as Kevin Keneally, Malcolm's new sidekick
- Mark Moses as Tom Fuller, patriach of the Fuller family
- Kat Dennings as Molly Fuller, Tom Fuller's oldest daughter
- Chloë Moretz as Carrie Fuller, Tom Fuller's youngest daughter
- Marisol Nichols as Liliana Morales, an agent for the FBI
- Dan Lauria as Crawford, an undercover agent.
- Jascha Washington as Trent Pierce, Malcolm's stepson
Paul Giamatti declined to reprise his role as Malcolm's sidekick John from the original. His character was subsequently killed while undercover, but was never shown.
[edit] Reception
As of May 15, 2009, the film has grossed a total of $70,165,972 million at the American box office with a worldwide gross of $138,259,062.
Rotten Tomatoes ranked the film in the 40 worst-rated films of all time, with a rating of 5%.[1]
[edit] Sequel
Big Momma's House 3 has been announced with Martin Lawrence set to reprise his role. Producer David Friendly stated the film is currently scheduled to release in 2009. [2]
[edit] References
- ^ Matthew Turner (August 2, 2006). "Big Momma's House 2 - Movie Review". View London. http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/films/big-mommas-house-2-film-review-14586.html. Retrieved on 2008-06-26.
- ^ Morris, Clint (October 19, 2008). "Martin Lawrence back as Big Momma" (in English). Moviehole. http://www.moviehole.net/200816188-martin-lawrence-back-as-big-momma. Retrieved on 2008-10-20.
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Big Momma's House 2 at the Internet Movie Database
- Slant Magazine Film Review by Keith Uhlich
- Satirical take on the film by The Onion
| Preceded by Underworld: Evolution |
Box office number-one films of 2006 (USA) January 29, 2006 |
Succeeded by When a Stranger Calls |
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