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Office temp Charlotte Cantilini thinks she's found Mr. Right when she starts dating gorgeous surgeon Dr. Kevin Fields. But there's a problem standing in the way of everlasting bliss: Kevin's overbearing and controlling mother, Viola. Fearing she'll lose her son's affections forever, Viola decides to break up the happy couple by becoming the world's worst mother-in-law.
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75
Rolling Stone
It's a hoot to watch Fonda cut loose and mix it up with J. Lo, even when the laughs turn mean-spirited.
50
Village Voice
"Legally Blonde" director Robert Luketic bumbles along with typically clumsy blocking and framing, and the misogyny inherent in the three-ring spectacle of bitch slaps, barbiturate covert ops, and wedding plan hysteria does rankle.
50
This is a gay men's movie whose primary function is to doll Fonda up like a drag queen and let her rip.
42
Entertainment Weekly
As for Monster-in-Law, it's tripe on a plate.
40
Empire
A note to Fonda: even thin, fabulous 67-year-olds shouldn't wear strapless gowns. It's scary.
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