Jacki Weaver shines in a big-hearted drag scene comedy; Going even bigger on heart than it does on hair, "Stage Mother" gifts a fine lead role to Jacki Weaver, who sells it so well you may not notice the film's failings
Jacki Weaver is excellent in this colourful culture-clash comedy which, despite an uneven tone, offers a welcome message about the power of love and acceptance
a mishmash of eye-roll-inducing earnestness, refreshing sass and winning exuberance; "Stage Mother" could prove a crowd-pleaser for audiences who are willing to overlook its clunkiness
a genial if formulaic seriocomedy; There's much about “Stage Mother” that's slightly stale, but like yesterday's donut, the icing on top makes it both look inviting and go down easily enough
