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Mr. Mom (1983)

Rate: 4
Viewed: 10/08

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10/08: Mr. Mom tries to generate comedy but fails.

It has many dead-end scenes, vaudeville acting, and pointless subplots. At times, it's funny for no reason, but there are many flat moments. It's not clear whether the film is about a husband who defies the stereotype of a stay-at-home parent while his wife is the breadwinner, her husband's depression, workplace sex harassment, or a test of faithfulness.

Michael Keaton is okay, but he'll have better roles. Teri Garr is disappointing and looks bored to death. The children are too precocious to be believed.

All in all, Mr. Mom is dated.