Linbeymusol Wonderful character development!

Infamousta brilliant actors, brilliant editing

FrogGlace In other words,this film is a surreal ride.

Orla Zuniga It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

bowmanblue 'Serial Mom' and 'Snakes on a Plane.' Two films that - technically - shouldn't really ever be compared to each other because they're so radically-different. However, maybe the one thing they do have in common (besides sharing space in my DVD collection) is that they basically tell you all you need to know about the film in the title, therefore you should know what you're in for before you sit down to watch.Kathleen Turner plays the titular 'Serial Mom' - a wife and mother to a typical American suburban family who, on the outside, are perfect in every way. But, the family's 'dark secret' is clearly apparent in the title. She takes pleasure in messing with some people and even killing others.And, like 'Snakes on a Plane,' once you've given what little elaboration of the title is needed, there's not an awful lot left to say. If you're looking for an - extremely - black comedy then you'll definitely find one here. Kathleen Turner is brilliantly evil, but don't expect too much in the way of backstory as to why she's like the way she is. This film was made in the early nineties and I reckon that if something similar was produced today then we'd get a detailed backstory as to why she does what she does.Either way, the film is - as I said - darkly comic and kind of pokes fun of the media reaction of the day (again, if this film was remade then expect all sorts of internet-related jibes involving the social media reaction to such events becoming public).Oh, and if you ever watched Ricky Lake's talk show then you'll be surprised at what she used to look like before she had a studio audience standing behind her!

andresrueda A few years ago, I rated this a 9. But now, as time passes by, I give this a 10. Not only it brings back memories, but makes me laugh, like I did (a few) many years ago.Kathleen Turner's work in here is unique, and very impressive, The score is also very very good and Poledouris manages to keep you watching it with plenty of engagement.I was introduced to the fine music of Barry Manilow with this movie, and I'm very thankful for that.

g-bodyl If I was in the right state of mind, I would have hated this film because of the kind of story it is which seems to glorify mass murders. But, actually this film spoofs these crimes and the law enforcement/court trial that follows. This is a messed up film, but that doesn't stop from being a little funny, kind of creepy, and just a fun film in general.John Waters's film is about a middle-class, suburban housewife who seems content with her family, friends, and neighbors. But those who begin to disrespect her and her family, she brings out her secret identity and begins to terrorize them.The acting is quite good especially by Kathleen Turner. Many actresses would not have taken this role, but Turner did. She brought a new name to the word bipolar. One moment she has a sweet aura, the next moment she's a homicidal maniac. Turner was very brave in tackling a role like this.Overall, this is a pretty funny film that spoofs the law and order. The court scene in the end is a prime example of that. Some people may find this film sick, while others may find it funny. I thought it was pretty funny despite the gruesome murders. But I find it a good spoof of the American life and I loved how accurate Waters got all these details. I rate this film 8/10.

xxxloroxxxx Uncreative, absurd plot, poorly shot, ridiculous acting and, above all, tremendously unfunny! I'm an easy going person and, still, this movie was a torture to watch. I would actually have stopped watching it after 15 or 20 minutes but, since reviews had been kind of okay, I kept at it hoping the movie would improve. Unfortunately it only got worse with every passing minute. And please don't think I "simply didn't get it". I fully understood the supposed satire Waters was trying to produce. It simply didn't work. Watching this film was a complete waste of my time, except for the fact that it will keep me away from any other Waters movies.