According to reviewers from Roger Ebert and Canadian Nanny , the film offers some surprisingly solid wisdom amidst the tequila shots and grocery store rampages: Bad Moms – I haven't laughed this hard in a long time
Let’s be honest: modern motherhood is an Olympic sport, but without the shiny medals and with a lot more laundry. We’re expected to be gourmet chefs, high-earning professionals, and zen-like disciplinarians, all while maintaining a Pinterest-perfect home. If you’ve ever felt like you’re one lukewarm cup of coffee away from a total meltdown, you’re not alone. Bad Moms
But here’s the secret the movie lays bare: the "perfect mom" is a myth. In fact, the obsession with perfection is exactly what makes us miserable. As Amy (Kunis) realizes, trying to do it all often means we aren't actually present for any of it. Lessons from the "Bad Mom" Manifesto According to reviewers from Roger Ebert and Canadian
We all know her. She’s the " Gwendolyn " (played by a perfectly icy Christina Applegate ) of our local PTA. She’s the one who organizes bake sales for gluten-free, sugar-free, fun-free brownies and makes you feel like a failure because you brought store-bought cookies in the original packaging. But here’s the secret the movie lays bare: