Mad Mom is a French comedy-drama film which tells the story of Fanny, a single mother who discovers that her son, Arthur, is being bullied at his school. The film explores how far a mother can go to protect her child from harassment and bullying and deals with themes such as revenge, justice, and parenthood.
Fanny is a successful real estate agent and a single mother who lives in a posh neighborhood with her son. Arthur is a bright and intelligent boy who enjoys playing with his friends and who excels in school. However, Fanny's world turns upside down when she discovers that Arthur is being bullied by three boys at his school. The bullies make fun of Arthur's name, his appearance, and his interests, and make him a constant target of their jokes and humiliations.
Fanny first tries to reason with the school authorities, but they seem to be unconcerned and unresponsive. Frustrated and angry, Fanny decides to take matters into her own hands and become her son's avenger. She embarks on a mission to teach the bullies a lesson and to take revenge on them.
The film follows Fanny's journey as she schemes and plots against the bullies, using various tactics to scare and intimidate them. She sets up traps and pranks, vandalizes their property, and even exposes their parents' secrets. Fanny's actions, however, have some unintended consequences and they trigger a chain of events that threaten to destroy her relationship with her son and her reputation in the community.
Mad Mom is a heartwarming and engaging film that features great performances by its cast, especially Isabelle Nanty, who plays Fanny with humor, intensity, and sensitivity. The film is directed by Jean-Patrick Benes and Allan Mauduit and it was released in 2019. It received mixed reviews from critics, but it was praised for its depiction of parental love and its exploration of the issue of bullying.