"If you find the idea of Martin Lawrence screeching "Ooooooh!" at the beginning of every sentence in order to sound feminine is a laugh riot, your movie of the year has arrived." Luke Y Thompson LYTRULES.COM "There's quite a bit of humor throughout but it's not just a comedy. It's also a feel-good drama about the importance of family, so the level of humor is certainly adequate." CINEMAREVIEW "If you thought Big Momma's House was funny, then two things are probably true: 1) You are stupid. 2) You will also think Big Momma's House 2 is funny." Eric D Snider ERICDSNIDER.COM "You would have thought one movie would be enough to squeeze all the comedic possibilities out of the ruse of Martin Lawrence masquerading as a fat, elderly woman. But "Big Momma's House 2 provides so many fresh occasions for hilarity: Big Momma at a spa frequented by (what else?) Victoria's Secret models; Big Momma at the beach in a clingy yellow bathing suit and blond braids, re-creating the scene from 10 with Bo Derek jogging in the sand; Big Momma doing backflips in a cheerleader's outfit." David Hiltbrand PHILLY.COM

"Call him Big Momma Poppins. While there are moments of raucous humor, there's too much sentimental fluff. The scene in which he wangles the nanny gig after hip-checking more qualified contenders is a funny bit." USA TODAY "Big Momma'sHouse 2 is a harmless, genial outing, a comedy that is amusing without ever rising to the level of funny." David Hiltbrand PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER "As warmhearted as the original." R Emmet Sweeney VILLAGE VOICE "Mercifully free of excess mania, sexual innuendo and fart jokes, this sweet-natured comedy, ably directed by John Whitesell (Malibu’s Most Wanted), has some nice bits of business, including a grief-stricken Chihuahua, a misguided day-spa excursion for Momma, and a 3-year-old boy who likes to hurl himself spread-eagled off high cabinets and jungle gyms." Chuck Wilson L A WEEKLY

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"Although he’s a man who often seems uncomfortable in front of the camera, donning drag releases the confident, inventive, even joyful Lawrence, the one who’ll give Robin Williams a run for his money when the two finally team up: never say never; for Big Momma vs Mrs Doubtfire." Chuck Wilson L A WEEKLY

She's hot! She's fat! She's black and she's back! She's every mans dream woman. When men fantasize about the female form they don't think of slim, tall, model quality women. Of course they don't. They want a woman with a bit of meat on her frame. They want a woman with booty. They want rump steak, not soya steaks. Men love delicious, big, juicey, booty. So who is this woman? Why it's 'Big Momma' of course. After an absence of five years, 'Big Momma' is back on the big screen and if you cast your eyes over the pics below, 'Big Momma's' lookin' good. This time around audiences will get to see a lot more of the hottest black woman in cinema thanks to segments featuring the voluptuous queen of cellulite in saucy swimwear and a hot cheerleaders outfit. Looking back I can truthfully say "High School and all those years going to the beachwere never this good, when I was growing up." Of course things have changed since 'Big Momma' made her first film. She's now a celebrity. The well stacked septuagenarian's first film grossed over US$200 million worldwide so no wonder they wanted to make a sequel. "Big Momma' is a household name and a face known the world over. "Everybody knows a Big Momma. She's that kind of woman who's honest to a fault but, at the same time, can warm your heart and make you laugh," says Martin Lawrence. "What's really special about 'Big Momma' is that she so relatable, and she crosses all racial, ethnic, and even religious boundaries," says director John Whitesell. "Everyone, everywhere has had some version of Big Momma in their lives." Word has it that Lawrence didn't rush into making a sequel. "First and foremost," he said, "the ingredients for a sequel had to be right. The script had to be funny. Very funny. And, fortunately, it was." That explains the five year hiatus. "Co-ordinating Martin Lawrence's schedule and understanding that the sequel had to be as good, if not even better than the original, factored into the five-year gap between the first Big Momma's House and its follow-up," says producer David T Friendly. "We knew all along that we wanted to make it. The challenge was in getting it all right." Those of us who saw the original, know that 'Big Momma' is really actor Martin Lawrence. The transformation of the actor comes thanks to the skills of a number of uniquely skilled artists and key prosthetics makeup artist Wesley Wofford who's work has been seen in films such as "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers", "A Beautiful Mind", "Hannibal" and "The Dish". "Martin Lawrence first had a life-casting session, where a mold was made of his face and body. From this process we ended up with a cement replica upon which the character of Big Momma could be fabricated. The body cast was then sent to a specialty costume department where the 'fat suits' were created from various types of foam, hollow rubber, webbing and spandex. It was built specifically to Lawrence's body to fit and move with him perfectly. After molding individual body parts, muscle groups, and fatty deposits, which were each built in sections of different density to shift and move like real flesh, a foam latex skin was produced. This skin was then painted with balloon inks to match Lawrence's skin tones. His 'fat suit' went on in sections every day, with the final touch being the 'skin layer. But there was more to come. "Martin's head cast went to the sculpture/makeup design department, where a sculpture was made on top of the stone cast," Wofford revealled. "Technical issues, such as thickness in relation to facial movement and blending edges, were combined with artistic character choices to arrive at the final design. This sculpture was then cut into nine separate pieces, removed from the full head, and placed on cores, which were partial copies of Lawrence's face. The sculptures were then blended and detailed down to each individual wrinkle and pore. Afterwards, molds were made of the finished sculptures, the clay was removed, and the molds and cores were cleaned," describes Wofford. "The nine molds then went to the silicone department, where the appliances were fabricated. Silicone was injected into the closed molds and cores, filling the spaces between, and the end result were pieces that made up the shape of Martin's face on the inside, and 'Big Momma's' face on the outside." Each day Martin Lawrence would spend an hour and forty-five minute in a make-up session where all the parts were glued to his face. "blended them seamlessly together, then painted the skin tones, and finished it all off with beauty makeup." At the end of the day it would take half an hour to remove the face pieces which were then thrown away. The next day it would all start over again with new pieces. It's no secret that everyone on the set, including director John Whitesell, loved 'Big Momma'. Why is that? "She's completely guileless," says Lawrence. "She has the confidence to put on a bikini, wear Bo Derek braids, and just be like a sexy woman out there on the beach. On the other hand, if she decides to jet-ski or be a cheerleading coach, she'll just go do that too. Wherever Big Momma is and whatever she does, she's unflappable, and unstoppable." While 'Big Momma" is the centrepiece of the film, Whitesell is quick to point out he appreciated being "blessed with such a versatile and inventive comic ensemble." Returning for the sequel is actress Nia Long. "Aside from being so beautiful and sexy, Nia is a strong, focused, and incredibly likeable actress," he said. "She and Martin have fantastic chemistry and there's just this special something that happens when they share a scene together." Zachary Levi portrays Malcolm's co-worker and friend, Kevin. "Zack is a burgeoning comic genius who I think is going to be a very big star," says Whitesell. "He comes up with so many wonderful different ways to do every scene and attacks each moment with boundless enthusiasm and energy." 'CSI: Miami' star Emily Procter plays harried wife and mother Leah Fuller. "Emily was so adept with comedy, particularly having to play straight-gal to Big Momma," says Whitesell. "The joke is in how seriously she actually takes her outrageous new nanny, and Emily knew just how to wring every laugh out of that set-up." Former 'Desperate Housewives' cast member Mark Moses plays software designer Tom Fuller. "Tom is kind of a mysterious, shadowy character," notes Whitesell, "and Mark knew how to play him with just the right amount of menace, while also keeping up a believable family man front at home. He definitely struck a perfect balance." That's one of the standouts for "Big Momma's House 2". It's a well balanced film. Lot's of laughs, plenty of action and a real family feel to it. "Of course, the jokes, gags, and fun of the movie are what you look for in a comedy," says producer David T Friendly, "but the dividend here may be also learning about the value of family and relationships, and the importance of balancing your work schedule with your home life." Cast & Crew Bytes "BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 2" stars .......
Martin Lawrence ["Bad Boys", "Big Momma's House", "National Security" and "Bad Boys II"]; Nia Long ["Boyz n the Hood", "Stigmata", "Big Momma's House" and "How to Get the Man's Foot Outta Your Ass"]; Emily Procter ["Breast Men", "Jerry Maguire", "Guinevere" and "The Big Tease"]; Zachary Levi ["Reel Guerrillas"]; Mark Moses ["Born on the Fourth of July", "Dead Men Don't Die", "A One Time Thing" and "After the Sunset"]; Chloe Moretz ["Heart Of The Beholder", "The Amityville Horror" and "Today You Die"]; Kevin Durand ["Mystery, Alaska", "The Goodbye Girl", "The Butterfly Effect" and "Walking Tall"]; Josh Flitter ["Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind", "Duane Hopwood", "Hide and Seek" and "The Greatest Game Ever Played"]; Kat Dennings ["Raise Your Voice", "Down in the Valley", "The 40 Year Old Virgin" and "London"]; Sarah Brown [Birds of Prey", "10-8: Officers on Duty" and "Heart of the Beholder"] and Dr Melissa Caudle ["The Dukes of Hazzard", "Fun With Dick & Jane", "Glory Road" and "Failure to Launch"] as FBI Agent.
"BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 2" was .......
directed by John Whitesell ["Calendar Girl", "See Spot Run" and "Malibu's Most Wanted"]; screenplay by Don Rhymer ["Big Momma's House", "The Santa Clause 2", "Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London" and "The Honeymooners"]; costume design by Debrae Little ["Under the Car" and "Coach Carter"]; production design by Craig Stearns ["The Batchelor" and "Big Momma's House"]; edited by Priscilla Nedd-Friendly ["Pretty Woman", "Doc Hollywood", "American Pie" and "The Haunted Mansion"]; cinematography by Mark Irwin ["There's Something About Mary", "Me, Myself & Irene", "Old School" and "Scary Movie 3"]; original music by George S Clinton ["Almost Pregnant", "Mother's Boys", "The Astronaut's Wife", "Scary Movie 2", "New York Minute" and "Eulogy"] produced by David T Friendly ["For Love or Money", "The Chambers", "Big Momma's House" and "Laws of Attraction"] and Michael Green ["Big Momma's House", "Black Knight", "National Security" and "Big Momma's House 2"]. What It's All About

"If you like big booties, you're going to love "Big Momma's House 2." All flabby in his female fat suit and exploding out of a tight, yellow one-piece swimsuit, Martin Lawrence cavorts across a beach like Bo Derek in "10," though Big Momma's slo-mo trot includes a full-on derriere shot that'll make moviegoers drop their popcorn." Bob Longino WACOTRIB REVIEWS

FBI agent Malcolm Turner has taken a desk job and now works doing PR. With his wife about to have a baby, he's agreed to step out of the line of fire and work in a safe environment. All that changes when his former partner is shot dead after he'd discovered a deadly worm which can invade the nations most secure computers is about to be released. It just happens that creator of the worm, Tom Fuller, needs a 'nanny' and his wife is about to interview prospective candidates. Turner decides to go undercover as 'Big Momma' and get that job. 'Big Momma' soon has her hands full balancing three children, a household, keeping his pregnant wife on hold while trying to find out where the worm is located. It's hard keeping up with the frantic pace but Agent Turner is determined 'Big Momma's' true identity will remain a secret. The Verdict "Forget those boney, stick-like women. If you want a lot of lovin' you need a big woman and there's none bigger than everyones favourite fat woman, 'Big Momma'. The bootylicious black woman who put the boot back into 'booty', that cultivator of cellulite, returns to the big screen after a five year hiatus. And if you want a lot of laughs then 'Big Momma' will give you plenty. What starts out as an undercover FBI operation ends up as a good old fashioned family value film and a chance for Martin Lawrence to fool around in drag. She's hot! She's fat! She's black and she's back! "Big Momma's House 2". Recommended." Who's Who?

Martin Lawrence Nia Long Emily Procter Zachary Levi Mark Moses Chloe Moretz Sarah Brown Deena Dill Kevin Durand

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Malcolm Turner Sherry Pierce Leah Kevin Tom Fuller Carrie Fuller Constance Stone Crystal Oshima

The Crew Directed by John Whitesell Written by Don Rhymer Produced by David T Friendly & Michael Green Original Music by George S Clinton Cinematography by Mark Irwin Film Editing by Priscilla Nedd-Friendly Casting by Nancy Fay & Mark Fincannon Production Design by Craig Stearns Art Direction by Charles Daboub Jr Set Decoration by Ellen Totleben Costume Design by Debrae Little Run Time 99 minutes Rated PG [AUST] Copyright ©2006 - Twentieth Century Fox - All Rights Reserved Copyright Protected © 2006 - The Movie Pages & Impact Internet Services - All Rights Reserved