Mother

Albert Brooks, Debbie Reynolds, Lisa Kudrow, Rob Morrow

Paramount; Directed by Albert Brooks

Rated PG-13; 104 minutes; 1996

After two divorces, an imaginative, middle-aged science fiction writer (Albert Brooks) moves back in with his mother (Debbie Reynolds) in order to repair their greatly damaged relationship. Rob Morrow and Lisa Kudrow co-star in this touching portrait of a man attempting to make amends for past wrongdoings.

 

REVIEWS

"Debbie Reynolds is a revelation!"

— Rex Reed, NEW YORK OBSERVER

"‘Mother’ is a hilarious, belly-laugh-funny 10!"

— Susan Granger, CRN INTERNATIONAL & AMERICAN MOVIE CLASSICS

"Albert Brooks is a national treasure and Debbie Reynolds is absolutely perfect."

— Leonard Maltin, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT

"A gem! Debbie Reynolds is superb."

— David Ansen, NEWSWEEK

"****. A brilliant funny new movie!"