Moms on Strike (2002)
She was an overworked mom trying to get her family's attention. She didn't know she would become a national sensation.
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Absolutely Fantastic
Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.
The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful
The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;
I really enjoyed watching this movie. The mom had the guts to do what other moms only think about or dream about doing. Most families do not realize what they are doing to the mom and don't even care. Its so easy for the "at home" mom to be unappreciated.A lot more moms and wives should do exactly as this mom did. Not only did she teach the kids a lesson, but her husband too...I can understand why ANY mom or wife would want their whole family to watch this movie. Its just a shame that some people don't recognize themselves in this movie...The reason some people might not like this movie is because they DO see themselves in this movie and don't appreciate a mom who has the guts to do something.
I really enjoyed this movie. The main idea: The mom (Faith Ford) is treated like crap by her family, and goes on strike to prove a point. I found the acting very good, especially Sarah Gadon (Jessica). She was very convincing! Nice ending, very good all in all. 3 1/2 of 4
What a great movie!!!!!!!! I know any mom, working or not, will relate to this movie (and dad's if YOU are the primary care giver, working or not, you too will love this movie). I think the scene of the morning after mom goes on strike are priceless. That scene in itself tells a big part of the mom story. I like the way this subject matter is portrayed and how her family finally realizes how important mom is. Very entertaining.
I really felt that this movie was good. It was honest, displaying what moms do in and ouit every day, and it proved to us that sometimes they need more help than they ask for. I now have a new-found respect for my mommy, and I think that after watching this you will too. I especially enjoyed the convincingness of the Jessica, because everyone watching it with me just hated her guts and I can tell that maybe that that young actress has a career ahead of her. Bottom line: great to watch with your mum, and afterwards give her a BIG hug and kiss.