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An Middle Age Woman by the name of Mona Dearly (Bette Midler), which she drove everyone crazy in the small town from the state of New York. But when Mona dies, while driving herself into a river. But it's turns out to be an act of murder. Chief of Police:Wyatt Rash (Danny DeVito) starts to invesgate the murder but Mona had herself a town full of enemies, including her cheating husband (William Fichtner), her heartless dimwit son (Marcus Thomas), her husband's mistress (Jamie Lee Curtis), the chief's daughter (Neve Campbell) and the chief's daughter fiance (Casey Affleck). Although People did hated the late Miss Dearly alot, it's up to the Chief to find, who's the blame for the murder but the town's people rather wants to know who to thank.
Directed by Nick Gomez (Illtown, Laws of Gravity, New Jersey Drive) made a Clever Off-Beat Black Comedy that was a Box Office Disapointment in the Winter of 2000. It's also One of the Most Underrated Comedies in Years. DeVito, who is also One of the Executive Producers in the film, He gives a good-hearted performance in the movie. Affleck is also good as the nervous fiance to the chief's, who might have been involved with Mona's Death. The lighlight of the film is the highly good comedic cast. The Canadian DVD has an sharp Pan & Scan (1.33:1) transfer and an good-Dolby Stereo 2.0 Surround Sound. While the Canadian DVD has no extras. While the American DVD is Presented in an anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) Presentation with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD Extras are a Trailer, Director's Commentary and Deleted Scenes with/without Commentary. This Misunderstood Comedy is a Forgetten Gem, don't miss it. Will Farrell has a Cameo in the film. Written by Peter Steinfeld (Analyze That, Be Cool). Grade:A-.
Format:VHS Tape
Bette Midler, once again playing herself, gives everybody and their brother daily doses of annoyance. An entire family, including the in-laws want to do away with "Mona". Set among trailer park country bumbkins, the story is one rollercoaster ride of physical and mental abuse. Fans of Bette Midler and Danny DeVito may have the stomach to sit through this whole fiasco. Comedy fans with somewhat lofty standards may want to pass on this jumbled-up non-sense. A few quick laughs will keep you from getting angry about your time investment, but most folks sure can do much better than this. It'll do in a pinch.**
By "mlcrick"
Format:DVD
This is one of my favorite movies. I can watch it over and over and still crack up. I like dark humor and this movie is hysterical. It deserves a watch.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Dark Humor Aint for Everyone
This is a hilarious movie. The actors in this movie should all be commended for giving subtle, laugh-your-tail off funny performances. Read more
Published on Dec 10 2003 by Jennifer J. Jacobs
3.0 out of 5 stars
My friends took it, I left it
I rented this video with my four girlfriends on one of our annual weekends away. Three of us fell asleep and thought it was a horrible movie (and I'm a Bette Midler fan). Read more
Published on Dec 6 2003
2.0 out of 5 stars
I only watched part of it.
I only watched part of it because that was all that I could get through. Bette Midler is only in it for a few minutes.
Published on Nov 23 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless
I first caught this movie when it was running on a movie channel on TV. I went out and bought it the next day -- I've never done that before. Read more
Published on Nov 14 2003 by M. Willey
4.0 out of 5 stars
I LOVED THIS MOVIE . ...
I LOVED THIS MOVIE!...WHAT A DARK COMEDY... IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE OFF KEY . IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE A LITTLE STUPID . THAT'S THE POINT. Read more
Published on Feb 19 2003
1.0 out of 5 stars
There's no other way to put it....
this movie ... -- big time. It's not even trying to be pretentious. It's BAD. Don't waste your time or money. Read more
Published on Sep 11 2002
2.0 out of 5 stars
OK But Could Be Better
The only reason why I bought this movie is b/c one of my favorite actresses~Bette Midler~had a role in it. I had already seen the film at the show and I liked it a little. Read more
Published on July 3 2002 by M. J. Moore
4.0 out of 5 stars
oh, mona dearly . . .
trust me, i was not expecting much when i rented this movie, but to say i was pleasantly surprised is an understatement. Read more
Published on April 11 2002 by Isabel Finch
1.0 out of 5 stars
Drown this movie!
The script that was bought to be made into the movie Drowning Mona must have been completely different from the one that was handed out the day production started. Read more
Published on Mar 19 2002 by Matthew Horner
5.0 out of 5 stars
The flashbacks worked
Drowning Mona is a humorous movie where the flasbacks worked. I was not in a fit of glee when the family decided to watch this rather unknown Danny DeVito flic. Read more
Published on Mar 11 2002 by John R. Bridell
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