Mother knows best.
How about you? Do you know what’s best for your mother? How about bringing the greatest women in your life to a wonderful experience in the cinemas! Here’s our top 5 movie recommendations for you, your family and your mom!
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Duration: 131 mins
Language: English with Chinese Subtitles
(Why not read our review of Marvel's Iron Man 3!)
It’s been dubbed as thee movie to catch this summer, and the best of the Iron Man series. If you have not bought your tickets, why not save this special blockbuster for that special someone? If you’ve seen the movie, there’s no harm watching it again, especially if you call yourself a fan.
Official Trailer
Mummy-tastic:
It’s currently the movie everyone’s talking about. Sure, your mom might be whispering to your ear, asking you questions incessantly throughout the film but she’s just curious. Also, it’s a film everyone (well, almost) likes! From the kids to the die-hard Marvel fans and even the older couples. Hey, a plus point there: to see Robert Downey Jr with and without those suits!
Genre: Thriller
Duration: 94 mins
Language: English
Rating: NC16
(Check out photos of the gorgeous ladies at the Hollywood premiere!)
The Call is one that dear mummy needs some courage to watch. It’s no comedy she’ll laugh over but one that gets her (and maybe yourself) sitting at the edge of the seat with one hand in the popcorn box. Well, if your mother is one hell of a thriller-seeker, then you definitely should bring her to watch this movie.
The Call trailer
Mummy-tastic:
The Oscar-fied movie is already a good-enough reason for you and your mother to catch it. Starring Oscar winner Halle Berry and Oscar-nominated actress Abigail Breslin, the duo puts up a fantastic performance in The Call, giving viewers an exciting yet thrilling experience. Maybe this time mama wants some action and suspense this Mother’s Day, The Call is the change she needs.
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Duration: 112 mins
Language: English with Chinese Subtitles
Rating: M18
(Find out the showtimes for Saturday!)
Who doesn’t love a comedy? Put together the duo dynamic, Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy, you get a chick flick film loved by all. McCarthy revealed that during the fight scenes, they pull no punches with their fists and even gave each other (okay, only Bateman) a nose bleed! How’s that for some realism.
Hilarious Trailer #2
Mummy-tastic:
A comedy we’re sure she will like it! Though rated M18 due to coarse language, the show will not be as funny if not for the extra ‘accentuated words’ that come along naturally. The fun-loving mums will not only appreciate and enjoy the movie, she will have a ball of a time in the cinemas, laughing together with her precious son/daughter.
Genre: Drama
Duration: 98 mins
Language: Mandarin with English & Chinese Subtitles
Rating: NC16
(How about more movie stills to help you decide?)
Now, Hokkien moms hands up! This hit movie took Taiwan by storm, grossing over NT$100 million in just 5 days since its opening! If you want your mother to just ‘LOL’ (Laugh Out Loud) on this special occasion before an awesome dinner you prepared for her, David Loman should be able to do the job.
Tells you why it's called David Loman
Mummy-tastic:
Most parents in Singapore are rather fluent in dialects, be it Hokkien, Teochew or Cantonese and David Loman will be the movie they will enjoy, provided they understand Hokkien for the humour in the movie is mixed with English, Mandarin and Hokkien. We believe old-time favourite Chu Ko-Liang is a well-loved comedian mothers will know. Don’t be surprised if she tells you he’s (Chu) is her idol!
Genre: Thriller
Duration: 130 mins
Language: English
Rating: PG13
(Check out review of The Company You Keep here!)
The action-thriller lovers will definitely have this movie in their list. Starring veteran actors like Robert Redford, Julie Christie, Nick Nolte, Richard Jenkins and Sam Elliott, one can expect much of a star-studded cast to put on a splendid performance.
Official Trailer
Mummy-tastic:
It’s a crime-solving film that everyone loves, put a slight twist in the plot and you have a gripping theme that lures your audience in. Mothers love performances by the great actors and with all these actors on board this film, it’s one the whole family will enjoy.
Which film do you intend to bring your mummy to? Make sure to book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment!