Big Momma's House 1. It makes me tingle to think that it didn't even end at one. Not only has Martin Lawrence graced our screens 3 TIMES as the iconic character, but he has done it with style and finesse. The story of this movie is grand and attention grabbing, requiring at least 6 rewatches to understand the full plot. The scene where Big Momma herself takes a huge diarrhoea dump in the toilet went over my head until the 4th rewatch, until I finally understood the greater meaning (for all those Mommaheads out there, you know what I mean! 😉)
I must say, the characters in this film are amazing, and really bring this movie up to the top. There's Big Momma herself, Malcom, Paul Giamatti (playing himself) and even Trent, who becomes the iconic Charmaine later in the trilogy. Not only are all the characters believable, but they are flawed not unlike you and I. This is what makes them so relatable and eye-catching.
When I watched this film for the first time, I wept tears of joy not unlike those that were shed upon the birth of our lord Jesus Christ. Although these tears were stronger, and filled with more emotion than any human can physically muster. Big Momma's House has allowed me to ascend to a higher plane, and is what gives me hope and life every day. The only thing that could improve this franchise would be a Big Momma's House 4, or even a crossover with Little Man or the White Chicks!
In conclusion, I would (and did!) sacrifice my first born child if it meant that I would be able to watch this movie one more time. My wife has left me, but as a true Mommahead knows, never put the marriage in front of the Mommagrind! Here's to rewatch 386, Momma, I know I'm doing you proud!
- Mommahousefan2000