Teri Rizvi A wonderful girls' night out flick! Saw this movie in a sold-out theater in Dayton, Ohio, where the audience howled with laughter. From the acting to the directing, this movie soared. After the laughter died down, the message continues to resonate: love yourself now, not five pounds from now. This movie is a powerful reminder of what's truly important in life. It's not about your physical appearance; it's about the beauty from within. Loved seeing so many women in front of and behind the camera in this film. Only a tiny fraction of women direct Hollywood films. Cathryn Michon is an incredible talent — in front of and behind the camera.

writergirl1216 It's been a while since I literally laughed out loud, but watching 'Muffin Top' with a theater full of women who have dealt with thinking they don't measure up in the eyes of others as well as themselves was a fun and uplifting experience. The writer, Cathryn Michon, has written a screenplay that is beyond clever and dead on in what women think when they gain a few pounds. The movie, from beginning to end, will make you thankful, if you aren't already, to be in the skin you are in and to most importantly be a woman and have all the ups and downs, including those on the scales, that we do in our lives. Melissa Peterman, who is a great comedic actress, stole many of the scenes with her what seemed to be off the top of her head remarks, a result of great writing. The interaction between Peterman and Michon was much like what I have had with my own BFFs, making the scenes even more close to real life and more touching with each laugh.

Julie Hale This is actually a laugh out loud movie - the star, Cathryn Michon is so adorable, earnest and hapless in her search for balance and happiness in her life when it is turned upside down. The rest of the cast is super funny as well, and you can tell they had a great time improving while making this movie, they all played so well together. The movie has a great message, too, about accepting yourself just as you are - without being too preachy or cramming the message down your throat. It really did make me feel better about myself, and proud to be a strong female! I'm so glad I bought it instead of renting it so I can watch it again. Loved it!

mary-152-880243 I bought this on iTunes and loved every minute of it. In the 80s (or was it the 90s) I had Shirley Valentine as my "feel good to be a normal/average woman movie." Now I have Muffin Top. Cathryn Michon did a great job as the director/writer/star. Loved seeing the late, great Marcia Wallace. Dot Marie Jones was hysterical. The talented Marissa Jaret Winokur also rocked. David Arquette and Diedrich Bader played their guy roles perfectly -- Diedrich you are so horrible. I know I've forgotten some others but everyone did a goo -- oh oh Maria Bamford was fun too. I don't like to use the words "chick flick" but let's be honest women will understand it and relate to it more than those beings brimming with testosterone.