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Article: Momma's house opens for laughs
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- New York Amsterdam News
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- June 14, 2000
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Pryce, Vinette K.
New York Amsterdam News
06-14-2000
Momma's house opens for laughs
The name Martin Lawrence spells comedy. Like Eddie Murphy, this comic actor
is able to tickle the lamest of funny bones. In stand-up as well as with an
ensemble cast, Lawrence has graduated from the small screen to capture
audiences who just can't resist laughter.
In "Big Momma's House," his latest movie, he double deals as Big Momma, a
Granny character, as well as FBI agent Malcolm Turner. Dressed as the
overweight grandmother to Sherry (Nia Long), he is able to convince an
entire neighborhood that he is indeed a cantankerous senior who delivers
freshly baked cornbread to residents; an avowed church member; and a
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