This new film celebrates moms and reminds us of all the other great films that empower moms and dads.
Doughnuts
Why are all movie moms part of the sugar police?
‘This Is 40’
Paul Rudd had to enjoy his cupcake addiction in secret in 2013’s This Is 40.
The kids’ party
In Mother’s Day, Bradley (Jason Sudeikis) attempts to entertain the kids at a party.
‘Parenthood’
It brought back memories of when Gil (Steve Martin) dressed as a cowboy in 1989’s Parenthood.
Man overboard
Everything is awesome until Bradley gets a little too zealous and falls off the balcony.
‘Daddy’s Home’
A similar thing happened to Will Ferrell’s character in 2015’s Daddy’s Home.
Sarah Chalke as Gabi
The close bond between Jesse and Gabi (Kate Hudson and Sarah Chalke) reminded us of another couple.
‘The Kids Are All Right’
The lesbian couple, Nic and Jules, are played by Annette Bening and Julianne Moore in 2010’s The Kids Are All Right.
A (much) younger girlfriend
Sexy Henry (Timothy Olyphant) seems to think he doesn’t age.
‘Something’s Gotta Give’
Jack Nicholson’s character tried to do the same thing with Amanda Peet’s character in this 2003 film.
Single dad
Single dads everywhere know how difficult and awkward raising girls can be.
‘Mr. Mom’
But in 1983’s Mr. Mom, Michael Keaton seemed to just go with the flow.
Julia Roberts as Miranda
Roberts plays a self-made woman who rose to success on the Home Shopping Network.
‘Joy’
In 2015’s Joy, Jennifer Lawrence portrayed the real Joy Mangano, who also became a success on HSN.
‘The Guilt Trip’
Seth Rogen also sought fame and fortune on a shopping network in 2012’s The Guilt Trip.
‘I have a life.’
So says Rachel (Jessi Case) to her dad, Bradley (Jason Sudeikis). She speaks for teenagers everywhere.
‘Anywhere But Here’
Of course, we’re reminded of Ann (Natalie Portman), from 1999’s Anywhere But Here.
Unfortunate behavior
Sometimes, the little ones just act on instinct. And it’s embarrassing.
‘Parenthood’
It brought back memories of when Gil (Steve Martin) dressed as a cowboy in 1989’s Parenthood.
‘Baby Boom’
And this bad parenting idea from Baby Boom. Clearly, a bath is what is needed.
Kristin’s search
Kristin (Britt Robertson) is on the search for her biological mom.
‘The Kids Are All Right’
The lesbian couple, Nic and Jules, are played by Annette Bening and Julianne Moore in 2010’s The Kids Are All Right.
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