Smother (2008)

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Starring

• Diane Keaton as Marilyn Cooper
• Dax Shepard as Noah Cooper
• Liv Tyler as Clare Cooper
• Mike White
• Sarah Lancaster as Holly
• Cameron Bender
• Steven Christopher Parker
• Ken Howard
• Don Lake

Movie Story

Marilyn Cooper (Academy Award-winner Diane Keaton) is one of those mothers- the kind who'll call at 6:30 in the morning, the kind who will tell embarrassing stories to complete strangers, the kind that always has some bit of advice to impart. Because of this, her son Noah (Dax Shepard) has always kept her at a distance. When he's fired from his job, he heads home to his wife Clare (Liv Tyler) only to discover an unwelcome houseguest on his couch (Mike White).

He thinks his day can't get any worse, but soon the doorbell rings, and it's Marilyn, crying, with her bags and five foster dogs in tow. Suspecting her husband has been having an affair, she's decided to take a break, and has decided to take it at Noah's house.

Newly jobless, and under pressure from Clare to start a family despite his fears of inadequacy, Noah now finds the mother he's always kept at a distance just down the hallway. He soon starts to realize that if he wants to stand up to the problems in his life, he'll have to stand up to his mother. As heartwarming as it is hilarious, "Smother" is a family film in the truest sense of the term- your family.

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Reader's Reviews

I thought Diane Keaton played her neaurotic character (again) very well. She was endearing and you couldn't help but root for her. Dax Shepard was a surprise, in a less than slap-stick comedic role I really enjoyed him. Overall, I give this movie a thumbs-up and screw the critics, normal people don't always want to walk away from a movie with red eyes and a runny nose, or wishing we were in or out of love. I think the story plot was original and refreshing. Everyone should see it whenever they think their family has issues. You can either relate or count your blessings.

posted by mcmac82 on Jan 04, 2009

One of the funniest movies Ive ever seen. It gives me hope for my own family situations. Funny, heartwarming, crazy, just what we need to see to give us a laugh, Diane Keaton was excellent in this movie, everyone else was just a pure delight to watch. I would encourage everyone to watch this movie. The writers and casting crew are brilliant.

posted by Daisy on Mar 14, 2009

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