Movie Review: Mars Needs Moms

Rating: 4/5; Entertaining. Re-watchable.

Release Date: 3.11.11

Synopsis:
Movie about a boy who's mom is kidnapped by martians. Based on Berkeley Breathed's book of the same name. 

Thoughts:
Sadly, this movie was apparently a box office bomb. I don't know why! I thought it was cute, fun, funny, and worth watching in theaters. I don't think it was worth the 3D ticket though, but that could be me since I'm very cheap when it comes to that.
At first look, this movie seemed kind of lame especially compared to recent animated movies like Despicable Me or Toy Story 3 that were simply put, incredibly unforgettable. I've come to expect so much from movies because I know that it's possible to blow people's minds away and create something that's so heartwarming. For that reason, I was hesitant about Mars Needs Moms, but I'm still glad I saw it. I think it's worth watching because it's a movie about appreciating your mom. She is not just that person in your life that does your laundry. She is that person in your life that takes care of you, hugs you, and loves you so much. It was a fun movie that makes you possibly re-think your relationship with your mother especially if you're like Milo and disobey her or say mean things to her (even if it may have been one time). Not only is this movie heartwarming and at moments can capture so much emotion, but it's fun! My favorite scenes included the colorful place Milo and his (semi-mentally ill) friend Gribble went to. I loved the characters, but my favorite was Ki. She was HILARIOUS! I loved how she was a hippie. I was hoping very badly for her to say "groovy" though. :)
I must warn you guys that there was a scene that made me cry. My sister also saw this movie so apparently I'm not the only baby. No spoilers, but there was a scene packed with enough emotion that made me cry. That is what really made the movie worth watching for me.
Some mothers are sadly just not meant to parent, but if you love your mom (or wish you did), you should check this movie out. At the very least, rent it. This one is for all the momma's boys/girls out there. 
By the way, I love my mom. I'm going to go hug her now (well, when I see her). This movie should come with a warning saying: Caution! Mars Needs Moms may lead to crazy need for a mom hug.

Be sure to stay a bit after the movie is over because they show you a few amusing scenes of how the movie was created.

Trailer:


Have fun!
~~Lisette~~