Big Momma's House: What Boat Lies Within?

In the 2000 comedy film Big Momma's House, FBI agent Malcolm Turner goes undercover as a large, elderly woman called Big Momma to catch an escaped convict. In the film's sequels, Big Momma's House 2 and Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son, the titular character's house is not featured as prominently, but the boat in the first film could be a reference to the Queen Mama Chanter, a ship belonging to the Big Mom Pirates in the One Piece manga and anime series. There is also a luxury yacht called the Big Mama, built by Riviera Yachts in Australia and launched in 2022.

Malcolm Turner's disguise

In the 2000 crime comedy film *Big Momma's House*, FBI agent Malcolm Turner (played by Martin Lawrence) is a master of disguise. In the film, he goes undercover as Hattie Mae 'Big Momma' Pierce, the estranged grandmother of his former girlfriend, Sherry Pierce, in order to track down an escaped convict, Sherry's ex-boyfriend Lester Vesco, and his loot.

To disguise himself as Big Momma, Turner wears a prosthetic mask and a fat suit. He also has to maintain Big Momma's lifestyle, which includes dealing with her lecherous boyfriend, assuming her occupation as a midwife, and attending self-defence classes led by a dim-witted security guard, Nolan.

In the film, Turner's disguise is successful in infiltrating the Pierce household, and he is able to bond with Sherry and her son, Trent, both in and out of disguise. However, his cover is eventually blown when he breaks into the house to tackle and subdue Lester, after the latter takes Sherry hostage.

In the 2011 sequel, *Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son*, Turner once again disguises himself as Big Momma, this time to hide from a Russian gang member, Chirkoff, who is after Turner and his stepson, Trent. In this film, Turner also disguises Trent as an obese girl, Big Momma's great-niece, 'Charmaine', to protect him from the gang.

The Pierce household

Trent Pierce, Sherry's son, is a ten-year-old boy who forms a close connection with Malcolm during his time undercover. He is portrayed as a curious and innocent child, who is protective of his mother and grandmother. Trent is also a talented musician, as evidenced by his participation in the church choir.

The dynamics of the Pierce household change when Malcolm Turner, an FBI agent, infiltrates their home by impersonating Big Momma. Malcolm's presence brings both conflict and resolution to the family. On the one hand, his deception causes tension and heartbreak, especially when his true identity is revealed. On the other hand, he helps bring closure to the family by recovering the missing money and exposing the truth behind the robbery.

Overall, the Pierce household serves as a heartwarming backdrop to the comedic and action-packed events of the film. It showcases the importance of family bonds, forgiveness, and the power of love and redemption.

The hunt for Lester Vesco

In the 2000 action-comedy film *Big Momma's House*, FBI agents Malcolm Turner and John Maxwell are tasked with tracking down escaped convict Lester Vesco. Vesco had been serving a life sentence for murder and armed robbery, but he escapes by killing a prison doctor and stealing his car. He is also suspected of stealing money from a bank, as his ex-girlfriend Sherry Pierce, an employee of the bank, is believed to have supplied him with a key to the vault.

Turner and Maxwell learn that Vesco may be looking for Sherry and her son Trent, so they decide to stake out the house of Sherry's estranged grandmother, Hattie Mae Pierce, in Cartersville, Georgia. While setting up hidden cameras, Turner is forced to hide in the shower curtain when Pierce unexpectedly enters the bathroom. Through the hidden cameras, the agents learn that Pierce is leaving town for two weeks to care for an ill friend at the hospital.

Seizing the opportunity, Turner and Maxwell create a prosthetic mask and fat suit so that Turner can assume Pierce's identity and infiltrate the household. Turner, as Pierce, speaks to Sherry on the phone and lures her and Trent to the house. During this time, Turner bonds with Sherry and Trent, both in disguise and in his cover story as a handyman hired by Pierce. However, he finds nothing to link Sherry to the robbery or the missing money.

After attending a church service with Sherry and Trent, Turner discovers the missing money in Trent's footlocker. Sherry tells him that she had no idea what Vesco was planning and did not report her stolen key out of fear of being fired. Meanwhile, Pierce returns home early, and Maxwell tries to stall her. In the ensuing confusion, Vesco arrives at the house and takes Sherry and Trent hostage, believing that Sherry has betrayed him to the FBI. Turner breaks through the window to fight Vesco, and in the struggle, his disguise is ruined. Turner subdues Vesco and knocks him out of the window, leading to Vesco's arrest.

The stolen money

In the 2000 crime comedy film "Big Momma's House", FBI agent Malcolm Turner goes undercover as Big Momma, the estranged grandmother of his former girlfriend, Sherry Pierce. Sherry's ex-boyfriend, Lester Vesco, is an escaped convict who was serving a life sentence for murder and the armed robbery of a bank. The money stolen from the bank was never recovered, and Malcolm believes that Sherry may have been involved in the robbery and knows the location of the missing money.

While staking out Sherry's grandmother's house, Malcolm discovers that she is about to leave town for two weeks to care for an ill friend in the hospital. Seizing the opportunity, Malcolm and his partner, John Maxwell, create a prosthetic mask and fat suit to assume Big Momma's identity and infiltrate the Pierce household. During this time, Malcolm bonds with Sherry and her ten-year-old son, Trent, both in disguise and under the cover story of a handyman hired by Big Momma.

Malcolm's investigation leads him to attend a church service with Sherry and Trent, where he compels Sherry to not hold any secrets. Upon returning home, Malcolm finds the missing money in Trent's footlocker, hidden in a surprise birthday party. Sherry tells him that she had no idea what Lester was planning and did not report her key being stolen out of fear of losing her job.

Lester tracks Sherry down to Big Momma's house, believing that she has betrayed him to the FBI, and takes her hostage. Malcolm breaks into the house, subdues Lester, and recovers the stolen money. After Lester is arrested, Malcolm finds that Sherry and Trent refuse to speak to him, heartbroken by his deception. Seeking forgiveness, Malcolm attends the Sunday morning church service and gives a heartfelt speech declaring his love for them. Big Momma forgives him, and the film ends with Malcolm and Sherry kissing as Big Momma and the choir sing "Oh Happy Day".

The convict's ex-girlfriend

In the 2000 crime comedy film "Big Momma's House", FBI agent Malcolm Turner goes undercover as the estranged grandmother of a convict's ex-girlfriend, Sherry Pierce, played by Nia Long. Sherry is described as the granddaughter of Hattie Mae Pierce, affectionately known as Big Momma, an obese, elderly African American woman.

Sherry Pierce is an employee at the bank that was robbed by her ex-boyfriend, Lester Vesco, who is also the escaped convict that FBI agents Malcolm and John Maxwell are tasked with tracking down. Sherry is suspected of supplying Lester with a key to the bank vault, as the stolen money was never recovered.

During their investigation, Malcolm and John set up a stakeout at Big Momma's house, where Sherry is believed to be hiding. When the opportunity arises, Malcolm disguises himself as Big Momma, assuming her identity to infiltrate the Pierce household and get closer to Sherry.

As Malcolm spends time with Sherry, he forms an unexpected bond with her and her ten-year-old son, Trent. Despite his efforts, Malcolm finds no evidence linking Sherry to the robbery or the missing money. However, his deception is eventually exposed, leading to a breakdown in his relationship with Sherry and her son.

In the end, Malcolm seeks forgiveness and makes amends by attending a church service and declaring his genuine love for Sherry and Trent. The film concludes with a heartfelt reunion and reconciliation between Malcolm and Sherry.

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