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Monster-in-Law poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.1 / 100
2005·Comedy / Romance·1h 41m

MONSTER-IN-LAW

“This relationship is going to be a real mother.”

Office temp Charlotte Cantilini thinks she's found Mr. Right when she starts dating gorgeous surgeon Dr. Kevin Fields. But there's a problem standing in the way of everlasting bliss: Kevin's overbearing and controlling mother, Viola. Fearing she'll lose her son's affections forever, Viola decides to break up the happy couple by becoming the world's worst mother-in-law.

Above the Line
Robert Luketic·DirectorAnya Kochoff·ScreenplayRussell Carpenter·Director of PhotographyDavid Newman·Original Music ComposerScott Hill·Editor
Cast
Jennifer Lopez·CharlieJane Fonda·Viola FieldsMichael Vartan·Dr. Kevin FieldsWanda Sykes·RubyAdam Scott·RemyMonet Mazur·FionaAnnie Parisse·MorganWill Arnett·KitElaine Stritch·GertrudeStephen Dunham·Dr. Paul Chamberlain
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Robert Luketic·DirectorNicholas Mastandrea·First Assistant DirectorMaria Mantia·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Anya Kochoff·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Russell Carpenter·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Scott Hill·EditorKevin Tent·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
David Newman·Original Music ComposerDana Sano·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 5
Missy Stewart·Production DesignJames F. Truesdale·Art DirectionSusan Mina Eschelbach·Set DecorationJulie L. Pearce·Makeup Department HeadKym Barrett·Costume Designer
Production· 8
Chris Bender·ProducerJ.C. Spink·ProducerPaula Weinstein·ProducerMichael Flynn·Executive ProducerRichard Brener·Executive ProducerToby Emmerich·Executive ProducerRonna Kress·CastingMagnus Kim·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 8
Cassandra McCormick·Stunt DoubleLena Baran·Stunt DoubleAndy Dylan·Stunt DoubleLisa Hoyle·StuntsLisa Walcott Bucaro·StuntsMarta Merrifield·StuntsJohn Medlen·Stunt CoordinatorMichelle Sebek·Stunt Double
By the Numbers
68.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
18%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$155M
ROI 262%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Monster-in-Law's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#4682B4
#D2B48C
Mood
Humorous, Tense
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features three people, seemingly torn from a photograph. At the top center is an older woman with short blonde hair, wearing a pearl necklace. ”

romancecomedy
Key Elements
PhotographTitle Text
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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