Big Momma's House
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| Directed by | Raja Gosnell |
| Produced by | David T. Friendly Michael Green David Higgins Jeff Kwatinetz Martin Lawrence Rodney M. Liber Arnon Milchan |
| Written by | Darryl Quarles Don Rhymer |
| Starring | Martin Lawrence Nia Long Paul Giamatti Anthony Anderson Ella Mitchell Jascha Washington |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox Regency Enterprises |
| Release date(s) | June 2, 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Followed by | Big Momma's House 2 (2006) |
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Big Momma's House (2000) is a comedy starring Martin Lawrence. The film was directed by Raja Gosnell who has directed several other films including the two live-action versions of Scooby-Doo and Never Been Kissed. In addition to Lawrence, the cast of Big Momma's House includes Nia Long, Paul Giamatti, Anthony Anderson, Terrence Howard, and Ella Mitchell as Big Momma.
The film was released in June 2, 2000, and was a surprise hit as it opened as the number two movie in North America and almost overtook Mission: Impossible II for the top spot that weekend. Big Momma's House went on to gross over $117 million at the box office and was considered a huge success. A theatrical sequel was released in January of 2006, titled Big Momma's House 2.
The soundtrack was also a moderate success and has been certified gold since its release. The soundtrack featured artists such as Jermaine Dupri, Bow Wow, Da Brat, and others.
The film was shot on location in California. The prime shooting spots were Los Angeles and Orange County.
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[edit] Synopsis
FBI agent Malcolm Turner (Lawrence) is known best for being a master of disguise. Malcolm's latest assignment sends him to a small-town Cartersville Georgia, where he's assigned to trap a brutal bank robber and a recent prison escapee (Howard) who they suspect will be coming down to visit his ex-girlfriend Sherry (Long) and her son, Trent. Malcolm sets up a stakeout across from the home of a larger-than-life Southern matriarch named Hattie Mae Pierce, aka Big Momma, who's about to be visited by Sherry. It's a simple plan, but there's one big problem; unknown to Sherry, Big Momma has unexpectedly left town. So Malcolm, decides to impersonate the cantankerous, Southern granny. Using a few tricks of disguise, he completely transforms himself into Big Momma, even taking on the corpulent 70 year old's everyday routine-from cooking soul food to delivering babies to "testifying" at the local church. In the mean time, Malcolm starts falling for Sherry, who may or may not be hiding some stolen cash. Now, Malcolm must somehow find a way to nab his criminal and the lady.
[edit] Taglines
- This FBI agent is going undercover... and he's concealing more than a weapon.
- It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings!
- He's Deep Undercover.
- On June 2nd he's deep undercover.
[edit] Soundtrack Listing
- That's What I'm Looking For (Mr. Dupri Remix) - Da Brat
- I've Got To Have It - Jermaine Dupri & Nas ft. Monica
- What I'm Gon' Do To You - Kandi
- Bounce With Me - Lil Bow Wow
- You Can Always Go - Jagged Edge & Blaque
- Radio - Goldenhorse
- Big Momma's Theme - Da Brat & Vita ft. Destiny's Child
- Treated Like Her - Latocha Scott & Chanté Moore
- I Like Dem - Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz
- I Want To Kiss You - Devin
- Love's Not Love - Marc Nelson
- Ooh Big Momma - Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz
- Get Up - Jessica
- I Still Got To Have It - Jermaine Dupri & Nas ft. Monica
