Review of Mr. Troop Mom

Eddie (George Lopez) is one unorthodox but wealthy attorney, who wins cases with unusual techniques. However, at home, he is not exactly an attentive papa, sometimes, to daughter Naomi (Daniela Bobadilla). So, to make up for a few lost "occasions", Eddie agrees to take Naomi's Killer Bees troop to an endurance competition, out in the forest. Up against other troops like the Wasps, will the Bees fair well? From the start, its uncertain, for Eddie doesn't really even know how to pitch a tent and he upsets the head honcho, Ms. Hulka (Jane Lynch) by not even wearing a uniform! She also chastises Ed for putting on enough insect repellent to kill the trees. The Hulka has her eye on Eddie and tries to catch him in more offenses. But, despite getting caught in a rope trap and and pilfering Ms. Hulka's preserved black bear to scare the competition, things may turn out bright for the Bees! Any guesses? This is a cute, funny film, very similar to Troop Beverly Hills, but with a male at the helm. As such, Lopez is very humorous and his dry comments are instrumental in making the movie a success. Of course, Lynch has her dragon lady down pat and Bobadilla and the rest of the cast members are quite nice, too. The scenery is terrific, with a beautiful California wooded set, and the costumes, script and lively direction work together for the overall good. Families across the globe will mildly swoop for Mr. Troop Mom, to be sure. Laughs will abound.