It was an acceptable experience, but nothing particularly striking or memorable. The film *Mother’s Day* assembled a solid group of performers. Jennifer Aniston is consistently enjoyable to see on screen, and that holds true for her portrayal of Sandy. Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts, and Jason Sudeikis are also included in the cast; I found all three to be agreeable, and they represent some of the film's better elemen…

Hearing about Garry Marshall’s recent passing prompted me to view this movie sooner than I otherwise would have. He was a talented director, unusual for his focus on female-centered stories and films with large casts. I've always enjoyed his work, including movies like 'Overboard', 'Valentine's Day', 'Pretty Woman', and 'Frankie and Johnny,' among others. His films aren’t universally appealing, but they resonate with…