BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE isn't just a repackaging of MRS. DOUBTFIRE, it's a spiritual film that explores the ultimate Christian Value of Redemption. The film was always meant as a vehicle for Martin Lawrence (who was no stranger to playing ...See moreBIG MOMMA'S HOUSE isn't just a repackaging of MRS. DOUBTFIRE, it's a spiritual film that explores the ultimate Christian Value of Redemption. The film was always meant as a vehicle for Martin Lawrence (who was no stranger to playing believable female characters on his TV show MARTIN). Men portraying women to get something they want has been done many times in cinema (SOME LIKE IT HOT, TOOTSIE) and even goes back to Shakespeare. But it might surprise you to learn that the biggest influence on BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE was the Charles Laughton directed gothic masterpiece THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER. Enjoy this deep dive on an underrated classic from Universal Studios. Why is there no BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE ride at Universal Orlando? Written by
Martin Scorsese
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