First of all, Joanna Kearns walks off with this movie as a controlling mother. She finagles every trick in the book to keep her daughter, played very well by Christine Elise, from marrying beneath her. In a tour de force performance, Miss Kearns doesn't miss a moment on screen. She's brilliant, almost tongue in cheek portrayal of this dominating mama. Supported by an excellent cast, notably Grant Show as the husband, David Spielberg as the wimpy father, Jeanette O'Connor as the feisty mother-in law and a brief performance by the always wonderful Jessica Walter (remember her in Play Misty For Me?) If I had any other comment to make, I wish the film were longer and I could see this wonderful cast continue to perform. Well directed by Larry Show (any relation to Grant?) and well written by Lisa Friedman Bloch and Kathy Kirtland Silverman. Congratulations to all involved in making this an enjoyable experience for this viewer.
Review of Mother Knows Best
