But is it an interesting movie? Absolutely.
In 2021, a boutique Blu-ray label released a special "Mom's Edition" featuring commentary from film historians who try, heroically, to salvage the film's reputation. It sold out in two hours.
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot tried to graft that formula onto a hard-R action movie. The result is tonal whiplash. One minute, Joe is interrogating a murder suspect. The next, Tutti is asking the suspect if he is "eating enough fiber." The violence and the slapstick never congeal. Stop- Or My Mom Will Shoot
Let’s pull the trigger on the history, the legendary behind-the-scenes rivalry, and the bizarre legacy of this unforgettable flop.
The most legendary "piece" of trivia regarding this film is that Stallone was actually tricked into the role by his then-rival, Arnold Schwarzenegger The Setup: But is it an interesting movie
After witnessing a murder while trying to buy a replacement gun for her son, Tutti becomes a key witness and eventually an unofficial partner in Joe's investigation into an illegal arms ring.
Fearing his rival would snag a potential hit, Stallone rushed to sign on without realizing it was a setup. Schwarzenegger later admitted he laughed about the prank for years. A Disaster on Record It sold out in two hours
For the ironic viewer, the film is a treasure trove. It has aged into a "so bad it's good" category similar to The Room or Face/Off —only with a budget.
From page one, the math seems simple: Take the biggest action star in the world (Stallone) and pair him with one of the most beloved television mothers in history (Getty, fresh off her success as Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls ). It was Lethal Weapon meets Driving Miss Daisy , or so the studio hoped.
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Roger Ebert gave it half a star, stating there "isn't a laugh in this movie". Razzie Sweep: