Moms' Night Out (2014) Reviews

• A fun family friendly film

  cindynavarro7132014-05-09

  Mom's Night Out is one of the most delightful comedies I have seen in years. It was pure joy to sit through a film that was not filled with crude, raunchy, vulgar "humor" or language. I honestly had doubts about even attending; my thoughts were "chick flick" (not a huge fan), the "dad is inept" routine (whose popularity is what led me to quit watching television comedies years ago), and how rare comedy is with faith-based films. I seldom cry or laugh at films, in theaters anyway, but I laughed out loud during much of this film. Best part? I laughed at loud because it genuinely appealed to my sense of humor. Sadly, I have been known to laugh out loud because a film is poorly written or made, but this film is simply funny. During the past couple of days, I have read some bad reviews of the film, and I want to address those. The ones I have read have been written by people who apparently attack any film that has Christianity shown in a positive light (and Mom's Night Out is by no stretch of the imagination an evangelical film), stay at home moms (the laments by some of the reviewers about Allyson's lack of employment are a humorous read themselves), and those who actually seem to feel a need for raunchy humor and crude language. I have read a few comments about it being "sexist"; I saw couples I recognize----partners who know that marriage is not 50/50 but 100/100, and that sometimes one needs a bit more support (and it works both ways). Instead of seeing a small slice of life, these reviewers have completely defined people based on one storyline. I remember having a 'come-apart' a couple of times when a house full of children, especially pre-schoolers, got overwhelming. That is a part of who I am, but not the complete person. Understand what I mean? So, I could completely relate to the film and various characters in it. Some parts edged toward 'screwball comedy', which I happen to love, but sometimes you need to suspend belief for a while. So, take a break, relax, and enjoy!

• Fun mom movie perfect for a mom's night out

  erinjtierney2014-05-09

  Moms' Night Out is such a breath of fresh air! It's clean! I could take whoever I wanted to, and leave without blushing. The film will most likely appeal to moms (particular those with younger kids), as it is easy to relate and see yourself in the characters. I literally laughed out loud (even to the point of tears more than once) for the majority of the movie. Love, love, love it! A must see, and an especially great mother's day movie to enjoy with a mom. This is actually the second time I've seen the movie, and I thought it was just as funny the second time around! I've already planned two more group outings with my mom friends. I'm telling you, as a mom of preschoolers I loved it! I've read several reviews that were not favorable towards the movie, and I have to say the person writing the review must not be a mom (and possibly not a parent at all). The movie was written for someone like me. I get it. I know that I find some of the gags funny because I've either experienced them or something similar. Much of the movie is a true to life look at a moms life (not a complete look by any means, but I think every mom has had one of those days). I think if you fit their target audience, you'll love the film as much as I did.

• Perfect Mother's Day Fun Embedded with Deep Truth about Motherhood

  kris-127-9011922014-05-09

  This movie is refreshingly wholesome and since I had my 17 year old daughter with me, it was nice not to worry about embarrassing scenes. I thought it was a girls movie, and it would be perfect for a girl's night out, but it was also a movie that would be awesome for a date night if you have young kids. It was funny, and quirky, but it also had moments of deep truth about what it is like to have those "mommie moments" when you just feel like a total out of control mess. It addresses the sense of failure moms with young kids and teenagers often have, and you walk out a little bit renewed. Dad's will gain better understanding of what it is like to be a mom. All of these cute life lessons are wrapped around goofy humor that is a lot of fun. Trace Adkins as a big, burly biker guy was adorable. This is a perfect Mother's Day movie that is totally appropriate for kids too.

• Love this movie!!!!

  everfaith72014-05-09

  I loved this movie! It was such a pleasure to see a movie that all of my kids could watch without embarrassing moments. All the negative reviews seem to be bent on tearing down Christian writers/directors. The movie was a breath of fresh air and my family will pay to see these types of films. We stopped years ago wasting our money on films that have vulgar language and nudity. Great job Pure Flix for such a quality movie that hits the heart and makes us laugh!:) I want to add that I read reviews that called the film sexist and that is their way of putting a negative spin to get people not to support this movie. I am a stay at home mother and a grandmother and our job at home is just as important to be there for our children and husbands as someone who works in an office or a school.

• Really awful!!!

  CinemaMaggie2014-05-20

  I created an account just so I could balance out the glorious reviews. I think I see what the creators of Mom's Night Out were trying to do, but they failed miserably. Like a previous reviewer mentioned, every single character was a caricature, even the kids! A mom pulling into a church parking lot is going to let her 4 year old apply her mascara simply because she threw a fit? Give me a break. How about having the mascara messed up because she kept getting her seat bumped by active kids? That would have been realistic and provided the same results. And there is a way to show Dads out of their element without turning them into morons. I think Michael Keaton managed that quite successfully in Mr. Mom. As a mom I was looking forward to seeing this movie with my husband. But at the end of the night I felt like I got cheated out of a Mom's Night Out.