Though the title would have been better suited to one of star Adam Sandler's trademark goofball comedies, writer-director James L. Brooks' serious comedy is closer in tone to his poignant, Oscar-nominated AS GOOD AS IT GETS (1997). Stunningly beautiful single mother Flor (Paz Vega), a Mexican immigrant in Los Angeles, is trying to make the best life possible for her young daughter, Cristina (Shelbie Bruce). After years of working two jobs, Flor realizes her daughter needs more of her attention, so even though she doesn't understand much English, she leaves the comfort of her Spanish-speaking neighborhood to become a housekeeper for the Clasky family, whose lavish ho...
Released:
2004
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
130 mins