Garry Marshall has always been a personal favorite of mine going all the way back to the days of Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, and Mork & Mindy which were the syndicated reruns I grew up on. Add in some of my all time favorite movies like Pretty Woman and The Princess Diaries and he’s got a real fangirl here! When I was given the chance to attend an advanced screening of his newest movie, Mother’s Day, I jumped at the chance.
Mother’s Day boasts a truly all star cast featuring big names including Kate Hudson, Sarah Chalke, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, and even a cameo by Jennifer Garner among many other faces you will immediately recognize. The holiday themed movie (of course) centers around Mother’s Day and what that holiday can mean to women in different circumstances and stages of life.
Like in his other holiday-themed movies (Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve), the movie contains several different story lines that become more intertwined as the movie goes on. Divorced mom, Sandy (Jennifer Aniston), and her ex Henry (Timothy Olyphant) have two young boys. Henry surprises Sandy with the news he has just gotten remarried to Tina (Shay Mitchell) who is significantly younger – and cooler- than Sandy. Bradley (Jason Sudeikis) is a widower after his wife (played in video flashbacks only, by Jennifer Garner) has passed away while serving in the military. He and his two daughters are struggling to come to terms with life without mom which provides a few real tearjerker moments.
Another storyline features Miranda (Julia Roberts) who has chosen to devote herself to her career selling products on a home shopping network and Kristin (Britt Robertson), a new mom in search of her birth mother. And the final (and most amusing) storyline features sisters Jesse (Kate Hudson) and Gabi (Sarah Chalke). Both sisters have moved away and kept their distance from their parents (Margo Martindale and Robert Pine) due to life choices their parents would not approve of. When the parents decide to drop in unexpectedly, all secrets are revealed and lead to some interesting encounters. I don’t want to reveal how all the stories converge because I enjoyed watching them come together wouldn’t want to spoil it for anyone else!
I found the movie funny and entertaining. Judging from the hearty laughter coming from others in the theater, I’m guessing my feelings were shared by many. Mother’s Day would be a great movie to see with mom friends or even your own mom.
An added thank you to ProFlowers, who is the official floral partner of the movie. One key scene features an AMAZING assortment of ProFlowers arrangements and they were nice enough to send me a sample Mother’s Day bouquet featuring some of the same flowers from the scene in addition to providing me with screening tickets. If you are looking to save money while showering someone special with flowers this Mother’s Day, be sure to check out ProFlowers amazing selection and apply some of these coupon codes.
I just saw a commercial for this the other day and it looks really cute. I can’t wait to see it.
I saw Mother’s Day this past weekend with my three daughters. We were at the beach for a girls weekend before my youngest daughter gets married in 2 weeks. We all loved the movie and it was such a fitting movie for me to see with my 3 girls.
I’ve just got to see this. I love everyone featured and I know it’s going to be a movie worth seeing. I’ll have to watch it with my mom.
I actually really want to see this. I love all the actors and actresses in this one, and it looks really great!
I love watching a great movie like this. This sounds like a wonderful film. I can’t wait to check it out! This would be great to watch with my mom!
This looks like a really cute movie, I have to try to watch it. Glad you shared info about it, the title made me interested right away .. cute idea for a mothers day movie!
I have heard people talking about this movie, it really looks like a great option to watch for Mother’s Day for sure. Glad you are sharing info, appreciate the reminder that I should go watch this as soon as it’s available!
I might have to see this one with my daughter soon. I love the actresses and I was planning on spending the day with my daughter anyway!
Oh, this looks like a brilliant chick flick! I would love to see it but I think my husband would rather hit himself in the head with a mallet than go along to this. Saying that, I sat through Star Wars! Sod it, he’s coming!
I was actually invited to an advance screening of this film but I had to decline (due to work). Although I’m not a huge fan of these kinds of films, it does seem like a fun film to see with your mom on Mother’s Day.
Aw this is a movie I wanted to see with my mom as well! I’m glad it was a hit. Sounds like I will be taking her then 🙂
I can’t wait to see this movie. I need the laughs and the yep that’s me moments. I’ll probably go with friends.
This sounds like my kind of movie! I definitely plan on seeing it soon!
This movie sounds great, and has so many awesome actors in it! I don’t watch a lot of movies, but I think I will actually make it a point to see this one!
I have seen this movie advertised and thought it might be interesting. Thanks for the review! I know now that I do want to see it!
I heard about this movie the other day. I would love to see this.
Sounds like a very sweet movie. I can’t wait to see it on DVD.