
Reviews — Throw Momma from the Train
Audience write-ups from TMDB
CinemaSerf
Anne Ramsey manages to be memorable even though her screen time is limited, particularly when portraying the mother that the henpecked son "Owen" (Danny DeVito) feels like throwing off a train. Simultaneously, an unsuccessful writer named "Larry" is yelling at the television while his former spouse, "Margaret" (Kate Mulgrew), is making appearances on talk shows to promote a book he supposedly authored. He’d be happy …
r96sk
It’s true that the film occasionally feels disjointed, but I still found 'Throw Momma from the Train' enjoyable. Danny DeVito takes on directorial duties for this one, and that was my reason for selecting it; I’m trying to see more of his work, and he truly is the highlight of the movie. Billy Crystal also delivers a solid performance, and their chemistry together is quite pleasant. I have to admit, Anne Ramsey…


