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dr0nzerJun 22, 2019

The concept is interesting, the story is intriguing but the execution is beyond terrible. The main lead makes very questionable decisions given her lack of knowledge or understanding of the world around her and not taking into considerationThe concept is interesting, the story is intriguing but the execution is beyond terrible. The main lead makes very questionable decisions given her lack of knowledge or understanding of the world around her and not taking into consideration her current position, history and upbringing, wasn't able to keep calm creating unnecessary suspense which put me utter disbelief, she gave too much away and too easily...... though this is probably attributed to poor writing/directorship than her acting ability. It's been hit or miss with Netflix Originals and this is just another film to add to the growing list of trashware on the platform.… Expand

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TbonePdxJun 17, 2019

Definitely interesting, but ultimately a forgettable movie at best. Swank's talents were almost completely wasted. Meh.

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9

TargetthecanvasOct 10, 2019

For those that rated it so low for its “focus on the technology” missed the point of the intelligent use of moral and ethical philosophy. This movie makes you question the limits of reason and logic as it’s applied to various consequentialistFor those that rated it so low for its “focus on the technology” missed the point of the intelligent use of moral and ethical philosophy. This movie makes you question the limits of reason and logic as it’s applied to various consequentialist based moral theories. From Utilitarianism to touches of well placed Ethical egoism (not particularly of the Rand-ist variety) this movie asks very real questions of the humans alive today and potentially those of the future. As unlikely as it would be for this almost terminator environment to happen this movie still offers real, applicable, and significant questions to all who watch; these questions are indeed worthy of reflection. Well done to the cast, crew, and writers.… Expand

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yadevolJun 7, 2019

I had high hopes that this might have been a Netflix original actually worth seeing for once but sadly the early promise turned to disappointment. It starts off well enough but soon required a suspension of disbelief that I for one couldn't manage.

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Hav0kJun 27, 2019

A long, plodding slog of derivative ideas presented better by a hundred other more interesting movies.

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erolsabadoshJun 10, 2019

I really wanted to like this but it just didn't carry my attention; my main problem with it being that it relies way too heavily on plot twists to propel the narrative coupled with a 'cool' idea but the film itself doesn't have much elseI really wanted to like this but it just didn't carry my attention; my main problem with it being that it relies way too heavily on plot twists to propel the narrative coupled with a 'cool' idea but the film itself doesn't have much else going on. The characters are fairly one dimensional and it's too long in my opinion. If you have patience and like cool sci-fi ideas but aren't too fussy about execution give it a try but if you want something entertaining and gripping I would say skip it.… Expand

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smuroseJun 14, 2019

This was interesting. Not the best, not the worst. Missing some plot line. Kind of unsure what the point of the droids were.

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MetempsychosisJun 9, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great scifi movie that manages tense moments, intermixed with a good mystery and heartwarming moments.

Curiously, we have a practical effects robot that is a better character than several mainstream actors in certain high-budget movies. That is because the machine is superbly animated with great practical effects mixed with CGI and voiced by a great VA. GLaDOS would better watch out if this was a series.

Both actresses were superbly cast and acted superbly, which was augmented by an excellent soundtrack and atmosphere, both within the facility and outside.

The story follows the expected point of the genre, but manages to subvert them creatively while I felt the movie played satisfactorily with my expectations.

If one small thing could be added, is that I thought that Mother's internal motivations and wishes could afford to be explored deeper. As evidenced by the machine wanting to touch the baby one last time by the end, it did have a form of what we call feelings. I would've liked to see, in some way, in what way did the second child fail and how did Mother express that to the child, as the movie has indicated that Mother saw Daughter's performance as a form o evaluation of her own ability to teach and rear a child.

In conclusion, it's the kind of movie that makes me happy I have a Netflix subscription.

One final thing: I don't entirely understand what was Mother's plan with Daughter going out of the bunker with Woman or even what was Daughter supposed to learn from that. Most importantly, I'm not sure why Mother determined that Daughter was ready or why she couldn't keep helping. That part of the conflict felt contrived. The whole ending seemed a bit rushed or nonsensical to me.… Expand

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XishnikJun 17, 2019

Plot/Story: 5/10 very little happening, with very little pay off at the end. Acting: 6/10 main lead did an alright job, with the supporting role doing okay as well. However nothing interesting or extraordinary.
Cinematography/FX: 7/10 okayPlot/Story: 5/10 very little happening, with very little pay off at the end. Acting: 6/10 main lead did an alright job, with the supporting role doing okay as well. However nothing interesting or extraordinary.
Cinematography/FX: 7/10 okay but nothing great. A few decent scenes, and interesting set design as well as graphics design for the set. Not much in terms of broad composition though.
Overall, an okay movie that left me wanting more. Don't think they fully explored the secondary character enough to make sense of what happend. Didn't really have a pay off at the end that made sense. Fairly shallow at times, and long winded in terms of direction. 6/10… Expand

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JLuis_001Jun 19, 2019

Its own environment and narrative end up playing against it when the twist of the story is revealed and the good tension and suspense that the film was building from the point in which Hilary Swank's character appears dissipates because theIts own environment and narrative end up playing against it when the twist of the story is revealed and the good tension and suspense that the film was building from the point in which Hilary Swank's character appears dissipates because the answers are not as satisfactory or rewarding as you would expect.

It's nothing special but at least it's a more satisfying bet than many of the Sci-fi films that Netflix had been releasing recently.

I mean, personally I think it deserves the opportunity.… Expand

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qbaseJun 8, 2019

Θα ξεκινήσω το review μου λέγοντας, ότι η ταινία δεν με συγκλόνισε, δεν θα γίνει η αγαπημένη μου, ωστόσο βρήκα ενδιαφέρουσα την υπόθεση κι εκτιμώ ότι περνάει αρκετά μηνύματα, συνεπώς θα την πρότεινα.Θα ξεκινήσω το review μου λέγοντας, ότι η ταινία δεν με συγκλόνισε, δεν θα γίνει η αγαπημένη μου, ωστόσο βρήκα ενδιαφέρουσα την υπόθεση κι εκτιμώ ότι περνάει αρκετά μηνύματα, συνεπώς θα την πρότεινα.

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Mom2bzlJun 7, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do hope the ending is the opening to a second! Wonderful movie and recommend. It's a syfy thriller and leaves you on the edge of your seat.… Expand

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deltagilbertJun 8, 2019

A great sci-fi story with a satisfying ending. Good acting and effects all round. Worth your time.

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DodgerJun 10, 2019

An average sci-fi movie with a couple of good twists. Unfortunately the main character "daughter" is thoroughly unlikeable.

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AZAKA88Jun 12, 2019

The movie has deeper religious connotations with clear anti-science and anti-abortion stance that I disagree with. Apart from that, it's an average sci fi thriller.

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KellersweetJun 8, 2019

Good Original Story-Telling. Good acting... I guess. Nothing to be crazy about. As good a Netflix Movie as you'll find in the sci-fi genre.

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jacob4Jun 15, 2019

An absolute unique, atmospheric, and chilling sci-fi robot film like no other. This movie takes a unique take on the tropes of the post-apocalypse and robots and makes it something genuinely special. The performances are excellent and RoseAn absolute unique, atmospheric, and chilling sci-fi robot film like no other. This movie takes a unique take on the tropes of the post-apocalypse and robots and makes it something genuinely special. The performances are excellent and Rose Byrne's performance as Mother is absolutely chilling and hauntingly beautiful. A great sci-fi movie with atmosphere, thrills, chills, and twists, and of course, robots!… Expand

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DubeauJun 9, 2019

Good movie. The story is nothing new but you get a couple of twist that make it interesting. The acting is excellent. The pace of the movie is slow but it's not a dull movie. The tension is well balanced. The FX are great. The ending is notGood movie. The story is nothing new but you get a couple of twist that make it interesting. The acting is excellent. The pace of the movie is slow but it's not a dull movie. The tension is well balanced. The FX are great. The ending is not entirely an happy one. I give it a 77%. This movie is smart with a good level of quality.… Expand

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Crescentmoon65Jun 8, 2019

Good acting, interesting twists, ending was interesting and not clear cut. Definitly worth watching.

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KouJun 11, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The film had a great plot & great acting. However, it seemed like they condensed the ending… Expand

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RJeyJun 8, 2019

Excellent dial up of technology, A.I, and human emotions. One of the best Netflix Sci-fi films this year!
Visually and aesthetically gorgeous. Story of Droid and human co existence that keeps you interested for the entire duration.

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VadertimeJun 10, 2019

Another excellent Netflix sci-fi original movie. This low-budget Australian, sci-fi thriller has Alien, The Terminator and Space Odyssey: 2001 plus a few more movies all wrapped up in a study of human-machine relationships. The end of theAnother excellent Netflix sci-fi original movie. This low-budget Australian, sci-fi thriller has Alien, The Terminator and Space Odyssey: 2001 plus a few more movies all wrapped up in a study of human-machine relationships. The end of the movies leaves one with more questions than answers. Go watch it.… Expand

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Wayj84Jun 25, 2019

A bit slow in areas, looks like it’s going somewhere ultimately goes nowhere

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muldjordJun 17, 2019

If you can overlook a few things that don't quite seem to make sense in the overall plot and logic, this is a gorgeous, eerie, well-acted sci-fi drama. The movie is well put together and Mother (which is human actor in a practical effectIf you can overlook a few things that don't quite seem to make sense in the overall plot and logic, this is a gorgeous, eerie, well-acted sci-fi drama. The movie is well put together and Mother (which is human actor in a practical effect suit, not CGI) is incredibly believable throughout. There's enough twists and turns to keep the viewer engaged, although it does struggle a bit at times to explain things well enough to the point where some things just doesn't seem to fit. But it is by no means something that ruins the overall plot.… Expand

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nvmb3rth30ryJun 13, 2019

An enjoyable and thought-provoking suspense film, with execellent performances from its small cast. Its superior production quality and design impressively overcome its indy-level budget.

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SWEEPtheLEG175Aug 10, 2019

If you enjoy SyFy films then give this a go. The best non spoiler review I read before watching this was to just make sure you pay attention as the answers you will seek are on display during the journey. The film looks great and the actingIf you enjoy SyFy films then give this a go. The best non spoiler review I read before watching this was to just make sure you pay attention as the answers you will seek are on display during the journey. The film looks great and the acting is good. You will be entertained.… Expand

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JeffXOXJul 16, 2019

Surprisingly well done story about one possible future relationship between humans and AI. Full of nuance, and the plot holds together well, which are rare among science fiction films. Three cheers for Netflix!

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BerikAug 6, 2019

I am mother has potential! It's just never utilized! It could be a spiritual successor to Terminator, but thankfully it isn't.

From the start, the idea of a robot raising a human being can be debunked by the fact that every organism learnsI am mother has potential! It's just never utilized! It could be a spiritual successor to Terminator, but thankfully it isn't.

From the start, the idea of a robot raising a human being can be debunked by the fact that every organism learns trough imitation. Humans learn to express emotions and non-verbal communication by watching their parents and people around them. Without that influence, a person will always severely lack behind in social skills.

As for the plot of the movie, clearly they had a basic concept and never decided to enrich it. Questions that appear from the start (for example the fact that the girl is barely 18, yet the bunker has been online for 13.857 days = 37,8 years) could be answered within 20 minutes, but the writer decided to stretch them out over the entire movie. The result is that the movie feels empty of much substance and meaning, and is too slow to be sufficiently entertaining.

The two actresses both don't offer much in the way of a memorable appearance. Hilary Swank mostly looks like she's tormented by the smell of faeces, and the girl has barely any personality. Either through a dominant parent robot or just being a **** the girl makes questionable decisions and creates more problems than neccessary.

Then there's the moment that answers are revealed. To be honest, i saw it coming after just 15 minutes into the movie. It's so predictable, and even dissapointing when it's finally revealed.

It's another average movie that is just okay enough to watch, yet too boring and uninspired to be memorable. I give it a 6/10.… Expand

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RenothJun 13, 2019

I just love this movie. The acting and the visuals are amazing, and the fact it don't have man leads, specially on a sci-fi is a nice touch.

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dangyosabyssJul 5, 2019

It was enthralling. A great paean to what it means to be human. It keeps one guessing all the way to the end. I loved it.

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americanravenJul 4, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not your usual cliche AI story. One of the many things that make the movie interesting is that there is no clear-drawn line between good and evil, protagonist and antagonist. Instead of robots trying to destroy humanity, Mother is trying to preserve it ... through questionable methods. The relationship is developed very well and you're torn between the two sides throughout, only to realize there were no such sides.… Expand

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truerockJan 5, 2022

I Am Mother is of the post-apocalyptic genre. In this film, various philosophical issues and ethical dilemmas are presented. If you discussed "three men in a lifeboat" in your freshman dorm room - you will probably like this story.

HilaryI Am Mother is of the post-apocalyptic genre. In this film, various philosophical issues and ethical dilemmas are presented. If you discussed "three men in a lifeboat" in your freshman dorm room - you will probably like this story.

Hilary Swank provides a very good performance.

Clara Rugaard is well cast as Daughter. She was 21 years old when she provided her performance - which I thought was too old - but, she comes off as a teenager and it worked very well. Rugaard's acting provided a good balance a nativity and intelligence which made the role interesting.

The film is well written. I would very much recommend this film for individuals who enjoy science fiction films.

An observation... in the first 8 minutes of the film, various statistics are printed on the screen to provide viewers with background information which assists in understanding the plot. It has been suggested that the last 2 statistics perhaps give a little too much information - which in my estimation could perhaps not be the case.… Expand