It is written by Nick Ward and Linda Niccol and directed by Paul Murphy and was filmed on the Kāpiti Coast.
"[1] Sydney Morning Herald's Jake Wilson gave it 2.5 stars, saying "this is possibly the daggiest film of the year.
"[2] The Australian's Evan Williams gave it 2.5 stars writing Murphy has built an amiable, mild-mannered farce, notable for some engaging performances, including a full-blooded turn by Brophy as the golden-hearted but insufferable mother.
"[4] In The Press Charlie Gates' 3 star review states "It is a cute, folksy comedy that is solidly and competently put together on a low budget and has enough heart to just about see it through.
He says "Wanting to be New Zealand's answer to The Castle, this low-budget dud is devoid of the stuff you rightly expect of such modest foreign fare.