Monster In Law is a 2003 American romantic comedy movie directed by Robert Luketic. The movie stars Jennifer Lopez, Michael Vartan, and Jane Fonda. This movie tells a story about the perilous journey of a woman who is about to be married but must first deal with her soon-to-be mother-in-law’s wicked tactics.
Synopsis
Charlie Chantilini (Jennifer Lopez) is a part-time worker who lives in California. She works as a yoga teacher and a fashion designer, among other jobs. One day, while taking some dogs out, she meets Kevin Fields (Michael Vartan), a handsome doctor. Charlie immediately falls for him, and after a few days, they meet again when Charlie is working as a caterer with her two best friends. They become close, and Kevin finally asks Charlie out on a date. But things get complicated when one of Kevin’s friends tells Charlie that Kevin is gay. Charlie is shocked and thinks that Kevin is not the one for her.
Despite the incident, Kevin persists in his pursuit of Charlie and finally manages to convince her to go on a date. They hit it off and soon decide to move in together. However, on the other side of town, Viola (Jane Fonda), a middle-aged woman and Kevin’s mother, is undergoing a crisis. Her career as a famous talk show host is about to come to an end, and she is committed to a mental hospital after attacking her replacement on the show. When Viola is released, her personal assistant, Ruby (Wanda Sykes), informs her that Kevin has a new girlfriend, Charlie.
Viola is initially happy when Kevin visits her. However, her happiness quickly turns to rage when Kevin tells her that he will marry Charlie. Viola sees Charlie as a bug that needs to be squashed and will do anything in her power to stop the wedding. To achieve her aim, Viola pretends to suffer from panic attacks and hires a fake doctor to live with Kevin and Charlie under the guise of keeping an eye on her health. The doctor replaces all of Viola’s medication with vitamin C tablets to ensure that Viola remains completely unmedicated.
As Charlie starts to notice Viola’s odd behavior, she realizes that Viola is trying to ruin her relationship with Kevin. Once Charlie discovers the truth, she decides to fight back. In a fierce battle of wills, Charlie and Viola face off until finally, Charlie teaches Viola a lesson in what it means to love someone unconditionally.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Monster In Law is a hilarious and touching comedy about the struggles and triumphs of love and family. This movie will keep the audience entertained with its witty dialogue and memorable characters. Jennifer Lopez, Michael Vartan, and Jane Fonda give great performances in this movie, bringing the characters to life with humor and heart. This movie is recommended for anyone looking for a lighthearted yet meaningful film that explores the complexities of relationships.
