Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Dad and stepson dress up as women to hide from the mob and somehow end up giving makeover advice at an all-girls school, leading to a dance-off with surprisingly high stakes.

🍿 Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Trent Witnesses a Murder

The film opens with Malcolm Turner, still an active FBI agent, dealing with his stepson Trent’s aspirations to be a rapper. Trent, eager to get a record deal, follows Malcolm on a stakeout, hoping to force him to sign a contract. This leads to Trent witnessing a murder committed by a Russian mobster, Chirkoff.

Undercover at an All-Girls School

To protect Trent and solve the case, Malcolm decides they must go undercover. He reprises his role as Big Momma, and Trent disguises himself as Charmaine, her great-niece. They infiltrate the Georgia Girls School for the Arts, where evidence related to the murder is hidden. This sets the stage for comedic situations as they navigate life at the school.

Complications and Romantic Interests

As Big Momma becomes the housemother, Trent, as Charmaine, gets entangled in the school’s social dynamics. He develops feelings for Haley, a talented singer-songwriter, complicating his undercover mission. Simultaneously, Big Momma attracts the attention of Kurtis Kool, the school’s security guard, adding another layer of humor to the situation.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Malcolm Turner/Big Momma (Martin Lawrence): An FBI agent who goes undercover as Big Momma to protect his stepson and solve a crime.
• Trent Pierce/Charmaine (Brandon T. Jackson): Malcolm’s stepson who witnesses a murder and goes undercover as Charmaine to hide in an all-girls school.
• Haley (Jessica Lucas): A talented singer and pianist at the all-girls school who develops a romantic interest in Charmaine.
• Chirkoff (Tony Curran): A ruthless Russian mobster who is after Trent for witnessing a murder.
• Gail (Ana Ortiz): The principal of the Georgia Girls School of the Arts, unaware of Malcolm and Trent’s true identities.
• Kurtis Kool (Faizon Love): The security guard at the all-girls school who develops a crush on Big Momma.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Big Momma: “Child, Like my Aunt Yorima used to say: Its better to be alone with yourself for the rest of your life, than to be together with bad company for a minute.” – Big Momma offers words of wisdom, imparting folksy yet meaningful advice.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $32,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $37,915,414
• Worldwide Gross: $82,686,066

💥 Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so I went into this expecting a train wreck, and honestly, it kind of was. The plot is ridiculous, the jokes are often cringe-worthy, but there’s something so absurdly charming about Martin Lawrence in drag again. The musical numbers were unexpected, and Brandon T. Jackson had some funny moments. I laughed harder than I thought I would.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of Martin Lawrence’s physical comedy”
  • “Viewers who enjoy cross-dressing comedies”
  • “Those looking for lighthearted, undemanding entertainment”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Suggestive humor and innuendo”
  • “Some use of stereotypes for comedic effect”
  • “Mild language”

Professional Reviews

• Rotten Tomatoes: “Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son offers a tired, uninspired retread of the series’ stale premise, failing to deliver genuine laughs or engaging storytelling. Lawrence’s performance feels phoned in, and the film relies heavily on cheap gags.
• Common Sense Media: “This third installment is a tired retread that might amuse some tweens, but it lacks originality and genuine laughs. The humor is largely physical and predictable, and the plot is convoluted.
• CinemaBlend: “Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son struggles to recapture the charm of the original. The jokes are predictable, and the story lacks depth. While Lawrence is game, the material simply isn’t there.

Audience Reactions

The ridiculousness of the plot provided some unexpected laughs.: Some viewers found the absurdity and slapstick humor entertaining despite the film’s flaws.

Martin Lawrence’s performance as Big Momma still has some appeal.: Many appreciate Lawrence’s commitment to the role, even if the material is weak.

Overall Consensus: Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son is generally considered a weak sequel, but some viewers find its absurdity and Lawrence’s performance entertaining.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Nia Long, who played Sherry Pierce in the previous two films, did not return for this sequel.”
• “The film features several musical performances, reflecting the all-girls performing arts school setting.”
• “Filming took place at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia.”

🖥️ How to Watch Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son?

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son is available for purchase or rental on various platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu. Check your local listings for cable on-demand options. While it’s not typically available on subscription-based streaming services like Netflix or Hulu, this can change, so it’s worth checking periodically.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son, you might like these similar films:

• Mrs. Doubtfire (1993): Features a father disguising himself as a woman to be closer to his children, exploring similar themes of family and identity.
• White Chicks (2004): Two male FBI agents go undercover as white women, creating comedic situations and exploring similar themes of identity and disguise.
• Sorority Boys (2002): Three college guys dress as women to infiltrate a sorority, leading to comedic situations and exploration of gender roles.

🛒 Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Related Products

• Big Momma’s House (Original Movie) – Digital: Relive the original that started it all. Own the movie and enjoy the classic comedy. Available to purchase digitally on Amazon Prime Video.
• Big Momma’s: Like Father, Like Son [Blu-ray]: Own the movie and complete your Big Momma’s House collection.
• Martin Lawrence Comedy Collection [DVD]: Own a piece of comedy history with Martin Lawrence DVD that includes one of Martin’s very funny movies.
• Big Momma’s House Movie Poster: Decorate your space with a stylish poster of this memorable comedy movie.

🎧 Soundtrack

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “On the Grind” – performed by Rae Feat. Chris Classic
• “Baby You Know” – performed by Jessica Lucas & Brandon T. Jackson

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

Brandon T. Jackson chats Big Mommas Like Father, Like Son

Ever wondered what it’s *really* like to film a Big Mommas movie? Brandon T. Jackson spills the beans in this interview, and honestly, his stories are pretty hilarious!

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