Underrated and wrongfully panned:
Mommie Dearest is one of the best movies I've ever seen! It has been wrongfully panned by critics due to its perception of Joan Crawford, a truly great actress. To watch this movie, you must set aside all your past views on Joan Crawford so that you may take into account the story of her daughter, Christina.
Christina Crawford, adopted by Hollywood royalty Joan Crawford, has her story told in this disturbing and saddening film. If your looking for an enlightening movie that will make you jump up and down with happiness, don't rent Mommie Dearest. I will admit his movie has little to no happy moments, but life is not always happy and doesn't always end happy.
Mommie Dearest is realistic in way that you would not expect coming from the home of a Hollywood legend. It shows the abuse poor Christina had to endure, while showing her mother, Joan, going crazy over time.
It features Faye Dunaway in, what I consider, one of her best roles. She is absolutely stunning as Joan Crawford.
Although the way Joan Crawford is viewed in this film is controversial, you have to admit that it was a good movie whether you believe she was abusive or not. Give it a chance and you'll see that its a great movie with great performances and very memorable scenes.
Directed by: Frank Perry
Starring: Faye Dunaway and Diana Scarwid
Released: September 18th, 1981
My overall rating: 9/10
AFI 100 Years...100 Movies: N/A
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