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Butterbean1Sep 25, 2017

Contrary to what some of the critics are saying, anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of Bible themes would 'understand' this poor excuse for a film. I didn't like it because it's just not very good. I was undecided about Aronofsky as aContrary to what some of the critics are saying, anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of Bible themes would 'understand' this poor excuse for a film. I didn't like it because it's just not very good. I was undecided about Aronofsky as a filmmaker, but having seen Noah and mother! I'm convinced he's a fraud.… Expand

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nedykenSep 15, 2017

Once you get the idea of who "mother" and "him" are, it starts to feel very repetitive and heavy-handed. I can't say I really enjoyed any part of watching it.

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Localhost127Sep 17, 2017

The movie is basically Aronofsky self-fellating for two hours while Jennifer Lawrence looks on confused, braless in a thin white T-shirt. The movie is the product of drug-fueled, idle egoism. We get it Donnie Darko. If this was his firstThe movie is basically Aronofsky self-fellating for two hours while Jennifer Lawrence looks on confused, braless in a thin white T-shirt. The movie is the product of drug-fueled, idle egoism. We get it Donnie Darko. If this was his first movie: maybe. But that fact that this came out of an established individual means this is basically all he's got to give creatively. It's not just that the points he's trying to make aren't that interesting or impactful. Its couple with the fact that the movie just isn't filmed or edited all that well. There is no dynamic blocking and loads of sloppy post processing. The movie plays like a comic book and it is not a stylistic choice.

Jennifer Lawrence can't act.… Expand

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lennycliff123Sep 17, 2017

I think opinions about mother! are divided because audiences will fall into one of two camps: those that believe that Darren Aronofsky is some sort of genius visionary and those that don't. I fall into the latter camp, and only went to seeI think opinions about mother! are divided because audiences will fall into one of two camps: those that believe that Darren Aronofsky is some sort of genius visionary and those that don't. I fall into the latter camp, and only went to see the movie out of morbid curiosity to see what all the fuss is about. All I can say is I wish I hadn't bothered. The word 'pretentious' has been used a lot and it's fitting. If there's any justice, Aronofsky shouldn't be let near a movie set again.… Expand

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yadevolSep 18, 2017

Trash is one thing. Trash masquerading as something profound, even art is something else. mother! is the worst kind of movie; one that draws the viewer in on a promise that it doesn't fulfill. Contender for worst movie of this century {so far}.

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HannahKSep 16, 2017

It's hard to adequately put in to words how awful mother! is and I only saw it because I
won tickets to an advance screening. This should be up for a Razzie; no kidding. .Aronofsky is NOT a visionary, he is as someone else put it, aIt's hard to adequately put in to words how awful mother! is and I only saw it because I
won tickets to an advance screening. This should be up for a Razzie; no kidding. .Aronofsky is NOT a visionary, he is as someone else put it, a charlatan.

I hope this bombs at the box office and gives everyone involved pause for thought.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantSep 16, 2017

Pretentious! Obvious! Crap! There -- I said it flat out, with the same kind of in-your-face, virtually nonstop barrage of disgusting imagery that makes up much of the content of this over-the-top exercise in cinematic self-indulgence. DespitePretentious! Obvious! Crap! There -- I said it flat out, with the same kind of in-your-face, virtually nonstop barrage of disgusting imagery that makes up much of the content of this over-the-top exercise in cinematic self-indulgence. Despite several fine performances (particularly Michelle Pfeiffer) and an inventive production design, these assets can't save this morass of religious cliche mixed with contemporary social commentary. See this one at your peril lest you come away from it saying "There's two hours of my life I'll never get back."… Expand

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saucyninja007Sep 18, 2017

I really wanted to like "Mother!" since the director has made films that I absolutely adore, such as Pi, The Fountain, and The Wrestler. I even liked parts of "Requiem for a Dream" and "Black Swan." It is sad when you compare the likes ofI really wanted to like "Mother!" since the director has made films that I absolutely adore, such as Pi, The Fountain, and The Wrestler. I even liked parts of "Requiem for a Dream" and "Black Swan." It is sad when you compare the likes of "Mother!" to these other films.

The only thing shocking about "Mother!" is how bland it is. You know when you get a joke but you still don't find it funny? Well, I understood the message and allegory of "Mother!" but didn't find it interesting or thought provoking in any way at all. The film is so bad that it doesn't even deserve to be called pretentious because that would imply an ounce of ambition or vision on the directors part. It doesn't help that "Mother!" has the subtlety of a ten ton hammer and doesn't even add an original spin on its retelling of the bible.

Some movies are too smart for their audiences and don't deserve the hatred they receive. "Mother!" is not one of them. It is the art-house equivalent of a Transformers film. It deserves to be hated and it deserves to fail. Only gets a 2/10 because I generally like the director.… Expand

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namelessSep 15, 2017

Arofonsky is channeling David Lynch. If you like David Lynch movies then this one is for you. Pensive expressions, things get worse, more pensive expressions (which Lawrence now uses exclusively in place of actually acting as she did inArofonsky is channeling David Lynch. If you like David Lynch movies then this one is for you. Pensive expressions, things get worse, more pensive expressions (which Lawrence now uses exclusively in place of actually acting as she did in American Hustle), shouting, things are not what they seem and pasts we can't escape.… Expand

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lenny68Sep 16, 2017

After the travesty that was Noah, I thought Aronofsky might be back on form with mother!. How wrong I was. Of course there will be those that argue that I just don't get it, but really, what is there to 'get'? It may be open to many differentAfter the travesty that was Noah, I thought Aronofsky might be back on form with mother!. How wrong I was. Of course there will be those that argue that I just don't get it, but really, what is there to 'get'? It may be open to many different interpretations but the viewer needs to be invested enough to care what it all might mean. I just wasn't. I'm calling you out Aronofky. You are a charlatan sir.… Expand

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udroiuSep 17, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nobody will "Check the spoiler" box. This movie is a waste of time and there is literally nothing to this movie to understand or appreciate. I only stayed to the end to see if the montage of theatrics somehow had some meaningful message, climax or ANYTHING at the end. I was not just sadly disappointed, but the end was surprisingly worse than the beginning and middle. But there really wasn't a "beginning" or "middle". It was just **** thrown together on a screen. Shame on you metacritic for your lie of 7+ on this. You know this is utter trash.… Expand

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allisonjane65Sep 16, 2017

There's mot much I can add to the other negative reviews here. I wish I had walked out but was curious to see just how bad it could get. In that respect I wasn't disappointed. Pretentious twaddle of the worst kind.

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aceshop3Sep 15, 2017

On-the-nose, abandons a performer in Jennifer Lawrence to play a doe-eyed five year old that strains credulity. This film is an example of art made by a director whose world-view I generally agree with—I think the allegorical idea isOn-the-nose, abandons a performer in Jennifer Lawrence to play a doe-eyed five year old that strains credulity. This film is an example of art made by a director whose world-view I generally agree with—I think the allegorical idea is fascinating—but the art he eventually produced has the effect of taking an allegory and pounding you over the head with it till you scream "Stop!" or "Please!" or "No!" which is, ironically, pretty much the dialogue Lawrence is saddled with.… Expand

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BHBarrySep 16, 2017

“Mother” was written and directed by Darren Aronofsky so at least we can lay the blame for one of the worst pictures I have ever had the misfortune of viewing in many years. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris and Michelle“Mother” was written and directed by Darren Aronofsky so at least we can lay the blame for one of the worst pictures I have ever had the misfortune of viewing in many years. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer, this film isn’t worthy of the time it takes to write this review except that, by giving an honest summary of it, others will hopefully be dissuaded from going to see it and that I will consider my good deed for the week. It’s difficult to characterize this movie without using such adjectives as insane, unrealistic, absurd and mostly acts of exreme overkill and violence. Much like some modern art pieces, there are some misguided folks who may see allegories and analogies to life in this cinematic disaster but for this viewer, at least, I saw nothing more than ridiculous manifestations of bad writing and directing with supposed horror scenes so bad that, instead of being fear provoking, made them almost laughable. It would have been funnier had I not wasted an evening watching the movie instead of some bad television at home. I give this poorly executed effort by Mr. Aronofsky a one rating, and that goes solely to Ms. Lawrence’s efforts on the film’s behalf. Simply stated this is the “Mother” of bad movies” and deserves your firm boycott of this insult to the viewing audience.… Expand

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ProteusSep 15, 2017

If you like pacing done by a crackhead and lighting by Stevie Wonders less sighted brother this movie is for you. I can't go on and list the next 100 reasons not to see this movie. Shaky camera shots throughout will make many nauseous forIf you like pacing done by a crackhead and lighting by Stevie Wonders less sighted brother this movie is for you. I can't go on and list the next 100 reasons not to see this movie. Shaky camera shots throughout will make many nauseous for days afterwards. Do something, anything else than attend this movie. Thank you… Expand

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nellmaSep 16, 2017

Possibly one of the worst movies I have ever seen...a distinction that The Draughtsman's Contract (1982) has held in our house for 35 years. Tedious, pompous, pretentious claptrap. No attention to continuity, character or plot development.Possibly one of the worst movies I have ever seen...a distinction that The Draughtsman's Contract (1982) has held in our house for 35 years. Tedious, pompous, pretentious claptrap. No attention to continuity, character or plot development. Why bother? The fools who paid to see this movie are prominently featured throughout. We know exactly what Aronofsky thinks of his "fans." The house is wonderful though.… Expand

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moviemitch96Sep 15, 2017

Well, congratulations to this film! I've honestly never walked out of a movie before in my life...until now! I honestly don't even want to get into this God-awful travesty of a film! All you need to know is that it has absolutely no plot andWell, congratulations to this film! I've honestly never walked out of a movie before in my life...until now! I honestly don't even want to get into this God-awful travesty of a film! All you need to know is that it has absolutely no plot and no sense of direction whatsoever! I'm still trying to decide if what I've just witnessed is one of the worst films I've ever seen or if it was simply director Darren Aronofsky's worst shroom/acid trip that he once had and decided to conceive into a film and force upon us poor audience members! Either way, it's one of the most miserable, unforgivable, and disgusting experiences I've had at the theater in a loooooooooong time!!!!!!!!!!… Expand

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marco34laSep 16, 2017

What an absolute waste of time. This was THE most annoying movie I have ever seen in my life. Folks, do yourself a favor and skip this one. Three people walked out of the theatre mid-way through and I forced myself to stay to the annoying andWhat an absolute waste of time. This was THE most annoying movie I have ever seen in my life. Folks, do yourself a favor and skip this one. Three people walked out of the theatre mid-way through and I forced myself to stay to the annoying and unresolved end.… Expand

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Rebecca31Sep 16, 2017

We all know Darren Aronofsky. Remember Black Swan. Wasn’t that great? Didn’t you just love it? So step right up and see the new Darren Aronofsky movie. It’s so weird and highly controversial, you can’t not see it. It’s Darren Aronofsky so goWe all know Darren Aronofsky. Remember Black Swan. Wasn’t that great? Didn’t you just love it? So step right up and see the new Darren Aronofsky movie. It’s so weird and highly controversial, you can’t not see it. It’s Darren Aronofsky so go see Mother! Why not? Well I’ll tell you why not. I like weird and I’d like to think I can tolerate a bit of controversy but damn, even I have a limit. I don’t think I will ever be able to adequately describe how truly terrible Mother! is but I’ll give it my best shot.
It’s not that Mother! offended me, or shocked me. I’ve seen far more shocking scenes in movies (looking at you Martyrs) but Mother! has no plot, no narrative, no music, the cinematography doesn’t exist, and the cameraman forgot how to zoom out. There is no sign of any direction. Seriously if this didn’t have Aronofsky’s name on it I doubt it would have even got a cinema release. But wait there’s more, Jennifer Lawrence is giving the worst performance of her career. There’s no script. There is nothing good about Mother! So Darren Aronofsky if your sole goal was to get a reaction well then you’ve sure done it. But a movie so lazy and tiresome comes at a cost. I’ve lost all respect for you as a director and your name means nothing anymore. The only reason I didn’t walk out was the desperate hope that it will eventually get good. I wouldn’t want to walk out only to miss the point, the dramatic conclusion. I’ve watched this much I have to see it through right? Well as I’ve sat through all 121 minutes and without giving away spoilers (not that I could even if I wanted to) I can safely say this movie is not worth sitting through. So don’t go see Mother! It doesn’t deserve your time or your money. I’ve told you to skip Mother! but if you decide the curiosity will get the better of you then best of luck, just remember you can’t un-watch it! Ever! I don't often give zero ratings but Mother! definitely deserves it.… Expand

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BroyaxApr 14, 2020

Aronofsky fait des films bizarres mais le plus souvent tellement bizarres qu'ils sont simplement mauvais et si mauvais qu'on arrive pas à y croire, d'où cette impression bizarre... Alors que lorsqu'on regarde bien, lorsqu'on regarde mieux, onAronofsky fait des films bizarres mais le plus souvent tellement bizarres qu'ils sont simplement mauvais et si mauvais qu'on arrive pas à y croire, d'où cette impression bizarre... Alors que lorsqu'on regarde bien, lorsqu'on regarde mieux, on voit bien qu'il fait dans ces cas-là de la merde, de la vraie merde sur laquelle iront se branler quelques pignoufs de Télérama et d'autres étudiants en histoire de l'art du cinéma ouzbèke et afghano-pakistanais.

Alors ici, on est pas dans Requiem ou Noé, on est dans la même merde que Black Swan par exemple... ce qui signifie un ennui si épais qu'il faut le découper au couteau... alors qu'on se demande à quoi ça rime ce bordel à chier et ça rime à quoi, cher Darren, ce putain de bordel à cul que t'as foutu ?...

Seule la curiosité permet de tenir à peu près la moitié... sans passer à l'avance rapide. Et encore, c'est parce que Michelle m'a bien fait rire (avec Ed Harris, ils font un beau couple du troisième âge, il faut dire !). Mais le reste... et Jennifer Lawrence hélas... toujours aussi mauvaise ! mais bonnasse quand même, certes (et on est parfois récompensé mais pas autant que sur son téléphone... certes !).

Et le reste du film, eh bien euh... ça se traîne lamentablement comme un tocard en panne d'inspiration... et devinez qui est ce tocard pas inspiré ? c'est Darren Aronofsky qui a meublé, illustré sa vacuité avec du remplissage de vide et d'inepties pendant deux heures ! rembourse le temps perdu, espèce d'enculé !… Expand

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mrpeekingMay 1, 2022

Der Film ist langweilig und regt nur auf. Jennifer Lawrence ist nur dämlich in dem Film und lässt sich auf der Nase rumtanzen. Mit dem Film hat sie sich keinen Gefallen getan. Nur schlecht

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fussbucketDec 23, 2017

"Pure egotism" and "Self-indulgent tripe." Using the reviews from the Simpsons episode where Mr. Burns submits an art house film called "A Star is Burns" is the best way to describe this.

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gab_colomSep 4, 2018

This movie was filled with twisted violence and symbolism, which, when combined with religion, can be truly bizarre. It uses people's fear of the unknown against them. The intruders have no logic or goal. They just come up with new ways to beThis movie was filled with twisted violence and symbolism, which, when combined with religion, can be truly bizarre. It uses people's fear of the unknown against them. The intruders have no logic or goal. They just come up with new ways to be terrible. What frustrated me about it were the numerous comparisons to different topics like the earth or the bible. Because even the writer had no definitive answer. Its just chaos and insanity for the sake of it.… Expand

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MiserDDSep 23, 2018

Let a bunch of big name actors have a say in a movie and you get "art" that is so bad no one wants to watch it. Actors should stay out of politics and movie direction because they posion everything they touch. Worst movie of the century!!!

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kirsten123Oct 9, 2017

Bad beyond words. I resent some of the comments implying that if you don't like this film you're not intelligent enough to 'get' it. The Biblical allegory is so blatantly obvious it's laughable.

If you want to see a film of epic proportionsBad beyond words. I resent some of the comments implying that if you don't like this film you're not intelligent enough to 'get' it. The Biblical allegory is so blatantly obvious it's laughable.

If you want to see a film of epic proportions which is much more thought provoking , go and see Blade Runner 2049.… Expand

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my02Aug 28, 2018

OMG, what a painful mess. I kept wondering what went through Jennifer Lawrence's mind, showing up every day to shoot this. Everything is pageant-y. The FX are B-movie-ish....maybe C. The conflict grows & grows to ridiculous levels like a SethOMG, what a painful mess. I kept wondering what went through Jennifer Lawrence's mind, showing up every day to shoot this. Everything is pageant-y. The FX are B-movie-ish....maybe C. The conflict grows & grows to ridiculous levels like a Seth Rogan penis joke bit that just won't end. This movie could've actually been done well, but it takes more than EVERY SINGLE SHOT MUST BE PICTURESQUE, ARTSY & PRETENTIOUS AS IT FOLLOWS JENNIFER LAWRENCE'S FACE THROUGH THE HOUSE, which is just distracting.........room to room to porch to room to room (repeat).

1 bit of hope : Kristen Wigg finally enters! (Wait, what? Yes, I know, I know..) Her 30 seconds of lines, total, were of course great. But that hope is lost as the movie only takes a further nosedive into, seriously (I think), Tarantino-grind-core ridiculous grotesque territory (see: From Dusk Till Dawn)

The movie's concept could've been cool....but this wasn't......like at all.… Expand

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MandaKMay 1, 2018

Sure the acting was alright. I believed them. But the IN YOUR FACE metaphor was laughable. It was a joke. This movie was so pretentious I almost couldn't finish it. It is trying so hard to be shocking it makes me sick. I will never watch thisSure the acting was alright. I believed them. But the IN YOUR FACE metaphor was laughable. It was a joke. This movie was so pretentious I almost couldn't finish it. It is trying so hard to be shocking it makes me sick. I will never watch this movie again and am thinking twice about watching anything Darren Aronofsky is a part of.… Expand

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TiduraesNov 18, 2018

Not sure if it is the worst movie ever made, but it is for sure the most pointless.

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Movie3Jul 15, 2018

I know people will like bible-bashing, but this was overkill. Those last 40 minutes were totally way too far! And I didn't see any appeal to this movie. Half the time we're just following "mother" walk around the house, while the rest of theI know people will like bible-bashing, but this was overkill. Those last 40 minutes were totally way too far! And I didn't see any appeal to this movie. Half the time we're just following "mother" walk around the house, while the rest of the film is a total confusion bust if you don't know a thing about Genesis (which they totally screwed over). But hey, atheists will continue making movies on what they don't really know about I guess.… Expand

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realmc26Jun 16, 2018

There is lots going on in Mother and plenty of layers and allegory which are so obvious as to bludgeon you over the head but at it's heart it's a vile disturbing movie. Perhaps something for film students to mull over but at it's essence it'sThere is lots going on in Mother and plenty of layers and allegory which are so obvious as to bludgeon you over the head but at it's heart it's a vile disturbing movie. Perhaps something for film students to mull over but at it's essence it's a bleak, disturbing mess. Although Jennifer Lawrence is excellent and convincing. Unless your into film at it's most bleak art form avoid this like the plague.… Expand

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GabiGabiAug 22, 2018

I really don't understand how people could like this movie: it is just a mess! It goes in all directions, it is like every time the writer has an idea he put it in the scenario.

So, ok maybe they are trying to give multiple messages, someI really don't understand how people could like this movie: it is just a mess! It goes in all directions, it is like every time the writer has an idea he put it in the scenario.

So, ok maybe they are trying to give multiple messages, some may say that it is good because it is not like other hollywood movies but at the end, no message is really given and at the end of the film it is just pure confusion.

Very disappointing, just another intellectual/ego masturbation.… Expand

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IttiacesSep 24, 2017

This movie is incredibly strange. I like Darren Aronofsky as a director so was really hoping for an enjoyable movie-going experience. Everything was progressing well for the first half. I remember thinking to myself, actually, this isn't soThis movie is incredibly strange. I like Darren Aronofsky as a director so was really hoping for an enjoyable movie-going experience. Everything was progressing well for the first half. I remember thinking to myself, actually, this isn't so bad. Then the entire story descended into complete and utter madness. It became a non-sensical, chaotic mess. People around me were laughing, and I couldn't criticise them for it! It's a real shame because the cast as a whole is quite good, although Jennifer Lawrence has the same gormless expression throughout. I think Aronofsky tried to be a little too intellectual with this. It felt very self-indulgent and egotistical as a piece of work. It's definitely unnerving but also frustrating and confusing which doesn't make it an easy watch by any means. At the same time, it's overwrought with religious allegory and moral overtones. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone except for sheer curiosity. If you're going to see it anyway, then I recommend waiting until you can do it at home so at least you can pause it, forward it or just stop when you've had enough. Very disappointing.… Expand

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johnem95Oct 3, 2017

"mother!" is a metaphorical movie with completely obvious metaphors (those related to religion are especially so). It's also a movie that clocks in at just under 2 hours, but feels at least 4 hours long.

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PhrogressDec 25, 2017

un completo bodrio, un film que no deja claro que quiere contar o a que quiere llegar. 2 horas completas de un drama exageradamente incomodo y confuso. Lametablemente un film que no recomendaria.

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KevincorvetteMar 9, 2019

Most pretentious movie of all time, and the worst I have seen in a long time. This movie is a complete and utter mess. It’s shocking that Jennifer Laurence agreed to be part of this garbage and I have subsequently lost respect for her. ThisMost pretentious movie of all time, and the worst I have seen in a long time. This movie is a complete and utter mess. It’s shocking that Jennifer Laurence agreed to be part of this garbage and I have subsequently lost respect for her. This movie is a cringy mess from start to finish. I ended up guessing the point of the pretentious narrative around 3/4 of the way through the movie and still hated it.… Expand

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Flyingsquid1999Oct 16, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Too graphic. There is a horrific scene of a group of people KILLING and EATING A NEWBORN BABY! Absolutely disgusting!!… Expand

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D1m4eJan 23, 2022

what a dumbstertruck this movie was the writer should lay of the drugs and idk go seek help

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DQ_SlotkinsSep 21, 2017

That was the worst movie I've seen in decades. I didn't believe the negative reviews, so I went to see for myself ... and it was worse than I had expected. Aronofsky must be stopped. An awful, awful, self-indulgent display of self-hatred.That was the worst movie I've seen in decades. I didn't believe the negative reviews, so I went to see for myself ... and it was worse than I had expected. Aronofsky must be stopped. An awful, awful, self-indulgent display of self-hatred. Aronofsky has nothing to say ... except that he's seen Buñuel films and doesn't understand them.… Expand

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cdennisSep 20, 2017

Worst movie ever! Don't waste your time or money. This movie is not a horror or suspense or even a comedy. No plot. I will think twice before I see another Jennifer Lawrence movie. Audience response was the same as mine. Awful movie!

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BuddahSep 22, 2017

I saw this movie the day it came out and it has taken me this long to recover from this atrocity of "art". I say "art" because anyone that gives this a positive review sees it as such. While my favorite food is pizza, there is plenty of badI saw this movie the day it came out and it has taken me this long to recover from this atrocity of "art". I say "art" because anyone that gives this a positive review sees it as such. While my favorite food is pizza, there is plenty of bad pizza in the world. This "art" is one of the worst of it's kind. If I wasn't so curious to see where this movie was going in the madness it presented over the length of film, then I would've left the theater early. I can only think of one movie that I wanted to leave the theater early more, and that was Eraserhead. If it wasn't for the sheer beauty of Jennifer Lawrence, I would give this movie a "0". I find it very hard to give anything a "0", so that is my excuse for this one. This is not a spoiler so much as a warning, the last 30 minutes of chaos is very hard to watch just to get to the ending. So beware of this if you are brave enough to see it because of all those positive reviews. If I can change one person's mind, then this review served it's purpose.… Expand

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Bjorn_NielsenOct 4, 2017

While Aronofsky succeeds in making the audience feel uncomfortable, it's through bad writing and awful performances. Sure, it's provoking, and while it seems as if Aronofsky desperately wants to say something about love, religion and theWhile Aronofsky succeeds in making the audience feel uncomfortable, it's through bad writing and awful performances. Sure, it's provoking, and while it seems as if Aronofsky desperately wants to say something about love, religion and the strugle that comes with being an artist, all he succeeds in doing is making an allegory with nothing to say and no real story. The writing is so abysmal, that not a single line of dialogue felt genuine, even when delivered by great actors such as Javier Bardem and Ed Harris. At every chance the movie tries to shock you, but for me it never works since i can't relate to anything that's going on. With all that said, i would have been much more forgiving if the movie just looked great, but no. This movie looks terrible, with sloppy camera work, bad framing and truly disgusting CGI. I know Darren Aronofsky is a great director, he's made quality work in the past, and so has almost the whole cast, but this is one to skip. I guess it takes a truly great director to make a truly bad film.… Expand

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TwiTuSep 20, 2017

I'm not quite sure how this movie is getting such high ratings from "professional critics".
Its simply bad. Everything that is bad about this movie has already been stated by others and of course, if you have lately seen what JenniferI'm not quite sure how this movie is getting such high ratings from "professional critics".
Its simply bad. Everything that is bad about this movie has already been stated by others and of course, if you have lately seen what Jennifer Laurence has said, you can't even take her seriously anymore. That alone destroys the whole movie.… Expand

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masuzzieSep 16, 2017

The emperors new clothes is a shart tale about two weavers who promised the Emperor a new suit of clothes that they say is invisible to those who are unfit for the positions, stupid or incompetent. When the emperor parades before his subjectsThe emperors new clothes is a shart tale about two weavers who promised the Emperor a new suit of clothes that they say is invisible to those who are unfit for the positions, stupid or incompetent. When the emperor parades before his subjects in his new clothes no one dares to say that they don't see any suit of clothes on him for fear they will be seen as unfit for the position, stupid or incompetent finally a child cries out "but he isn't wearing anything at all!" The critics who say anything positive about this movie became the same kind of subjects as found in the emperors new clothes, apparently they were afraid to tell the truth for fear that they may look unfit as critics, stupid or incompetent to other critics. This movie is not deep, thought-provoking, or art; it's a man's personal vendetta against anyone who dares to have faith of any kind. His only goal it appears to be is to mock and belittle anyone who has faith, and it's sad to see how many in Hollywood are happy to jump on that bandwagon.… Expand

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therealmach3Sep 17, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. J Lawrence's character gives birth and her husband gives the baby to his cult followers, who kills it and then EATS it. The crystal on his shelf is his last victim's heart. At the end of the movie, JL uses the lighter she pushes behind the dresser to light the fuel in the furnace, which causes the house to explode in an inferno. I consider this the best possible favor I can do for you; the movie is so awful that it seriously has made me reconsider how strongly I actually feel about the first amendment. This movie is such painful torture it should be criminal.… Expand

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GrampsLeeSep 19, 2017

This was the absolute worse movie I have ever seen at a theater. They denied refunding my money, but I did ask them to. The audience members were all debating as they left as to what the movie was about. Seriously, they just watched it andThis was the absolute worse movie I have ever seen at a theater. They denied refunding my money, but I did ask them to. The audience members were all debating as they left as to what the movie was about. Seriously, they just watched it and had no clue what it was about, so sad!… Expand

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moviepeteSep 19, 2017

This is just a bad movie. They try so hard to make a point that they forget to make it interesting or even acceptable. I wouldn't waste your time or money on this movie, wish I hadn't gone.

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prmsSep 28, 2017

A pretend profound film. First thirty minutes actually has a lot of promise - as a kind of retelling of a famous biblical story. last 60 minutes or so is very very hard to watch. You suffer through it hoping there'll be a payoff. There is butA pretend profound film. First thirty minutes actually has a lot of promise - as a kind of retelling of a famous biblical story. last 60 minutes or so is very very hard to watch. You suffer through it hoping there'll be a payoff. There is but it's not that interesting. definitely not worth it.… Expand

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mooveefanSep 20, 2017

I wish had read the reviews before spending money on this movie. I had hoped it would be worth seeing but my hopes were dashed. The first 2/3 of the movie were all over the place with no real plot to follow, the last 1/3 left me disappointed.

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blindsmanSep 22, 2017

The biggest piece of garbage I have ever watched. There were probably a dozen times that I thought of walking out but for some strange and sick reason (much like the movie itself) I stayed and suffered through this loser. It was so bad, evenThe biggest piece of garbage I have ever watched. There were probably a dozen times that I thought of walking out but for some strange and sick reason (much like the movie itself) I stayed and suffered through this loser. It was so bad, even Jennifer Lawrence's **** couldn't save it. Don't waste your time or money, you can't unsee this piece of crap.… Expand

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Michelle_MarvelSep 24, 2017

Filmed from an awkward close-talker perspective, Mother! had more pore
revealing closeup shots & anticlimactic extended stares than
Twilight. The mockumentary-like plot twists provided unintended dark humor and cringeworthy moments.Filmed from an awkward close-talker perspective, Mother! had more pore
revealing closeup shots & anticlimactic extended stares than
Twilight. The mockumentary-like plot twists provided unintended dark
humor and cringeworthy moments.
Horrifying? Yes. Horrifyingly bad.… Expand

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KirvinSep 17, 2017

This movie was absolutely terrible and complete waste the audiences time. I'm not sure of what the writer and director Darren was trying to convey to the audience but it simply left everyone confused and wondering whats the point. The storyThis movie was absolutely terrible and complete waste the audiences time. I'm not sure of what the writer and director Darren was trying to convey to the audience but it simply left everyone confused and wondering whats the point. The story line and plot were so disjointed its simply an annoyance. The characters didn't at all blend well and Jennifer Lawrence did her best given the lack of depth given to her character. I absolutely hated it and will never get that time back.… Expand

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wadisplaceSep 21, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm still trying to understand what I just saw. I'm usually a good critic of movies. Should I say this one "sucks"? YES...This one SUCKS the Big One! Is HIM some Demigod that controls everything? Does he have one "Mother" after another? I guess if you drop acid and watch the movie, you would understand the plot, from the Screen Play Writer who dropped acid, and wrote the script. What was good about the movie...lots of strange action that messes with you're mind.… Expand

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MovierevieSep 24, 2017

What the hell. Waste of money and time. Not even an inch of horror. Plot was just allover the f**** place!!!. The movie is so slow. There is nothing interesting

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ernis_vFeb 24, 2018

I can't remember the last time a film gave me such strong feelings. It's basically a misogynistic psychological torture porn, but with better cinematography and respected actors. Lawrence delivers a one and a half note performance of beingI can't remember the last time a film gave me such strong feelings. It's basically a misogynistic psychological torture porn, but with better cinematography and respected actors. Lawrence delivers a one and a half note performance of being treated like a slave, and then beating the s*** out of. Aronofsky is probably the only one who understands his bible allegories. If you believe that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, watch it.… Expand

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masterchief247Sep 18, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just terrible. This movie tries to touch on just about every liberal argument. Religion. breast feeding in public, etc. Hollywood isn't going to force this mindset on me.… Expand

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tkeohokaloleSep 16, 2017

Worst movie ever made! Just another example of Hollywood's over inflated egos at work. It is just a bunch of scenes thrown together in a desperate attempt to be artistic and throw punches at the Christian religion. I do not mind movies thatWorst movie ever made! Just another example of Hollywood's over inflated egos at work. It is just a bunch of scenes thrown together in a desperate attempt to be artistic and throw punches at the Christian religion. I do not mind movies that make a point or constructively criticize religion but this does neither. Do not waste your time or money!… Expand

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Fanat_de_VigorSep 19, 2017

Do not believe in trailer: it is not horror, it is just Aranovsky's bible. If you are non religious person, you may be disappointed. There is a real exiting acting and suspense (in first quarter), but after interesting start movie turns intoDo not believe in trailer: it is not horror, it is just Aranovsky's bible. If you are non religious person, you may be disappointed. There is a real exiting acting and suspense (in first quarter), but after interesting start movie turns into true hell, and you lose a connection with characters and just wait until the end.… Expand

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khashayarghkhJan 17, 2018

I was laughing through the whole film, and trust me i'm a guy who loves this director and all of his previous films, but i'm really sad of how simple minded he thought of his own audiences, i got exactly what he was trying to say, but to meI was laughing through the whole film, and trust me i'm a guy who loves this director and all of his previous films, but i'm really sad of how simple minded he thought of his own audiences, i got exactly what he was trying to say, but to me it was just such a simplistic way of story telling. watch the film as if Jennifer lawrence and javier bardem was not in it, watch it as if a normal ordinary guy was the director and the writer of it i'm sure you would have hold a different opinion but if not, you are entitled to your opinions.
i think the only reason you didn't let yourself feel the way i did when i watched this film, or let yourself criticize it for a second, was because its a major film made by a major director and your mind unconsciously telling you that you don't know better than him.… Expand

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Mpc60champJan 1, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The problem with this movie is the trailer that Paramount puts out was selling it as a horror or thriller. The first 30 minutes built tension. After that you begin to get mad at the characters because you knew there was social commentary from 30 minutes to the second hour of the movie. The biblical themes are there with a man who is "God?" You have Ed Harris carrying around a picture of god with nowhere to go, but yet he invites his wife and kids over to the house. God accepts the family for who they are. The moment you see that you know someone is pushing their social commentary. What I thought was going to be horror/thriller was now an art house film with biblical theme. If the trailer even has a hint of biblical theme then I wouldn't of rented it. This is one of the films that gets so bad that even if you have alcohol in your system you will sober up quickly. Paramount was selling this as a horror / thriller so they can minimize their losses. If viewers knew this was an art house movie from the beginning then there would be less negative reviews. This movie could have been played by smaller names to save the studio some money. The acting from all the big names was very "canned ham". All the big names felt like they were themselves and not the biblical references who they were. By the time you reach the last 45 minutes of the film you are given visuals of all of God's worshippers. The good Christians and the people who put his name in vain, "ooooh". If you think you're going in for horror you will end up with Aranofsky's feelings on Christianity. Save your money horror fans there's a lot of other horror movies to watch and get a good buzz to.… Expand

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NikolayGDec 19, 2017

Mother! is a terrible mush of symbolism so heavy handed it is embarrassing to watch. And it makes no effort to be a story. A woman moves into a house with her husband, a house soon invaded by strangers, bohemian partiers including a nakedMother! is a terrible mush of symbolism so heavy handed it is embarrassing to watch. And it makes no effort to be a story. A woman moves into a house with her husband, a house soon invaded by strangers, bohemian partiers including a naked couple getting intimate, looters, a swat team, terrorists who start assassinating people, and soldiers (just before the house comes under mortar fire). The woman is not the protagonist because she's utterly passive, takes no action - or only makes the most timid efforts to take action to get the strangers out of her house. She acts like no real person ever would. The whole thing justifies itself as a metaphor or series of metaphors - mixed metaphors I'd say - and symbolism. But while a movie can have metaphors and symbolism, if it is to succeed it still fundamentally needs to be a story on a literal level. There is no story here. Just pretentious nonsense.… Expand

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raporgiJun 19, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. what an amazing amazing PILE OF ASSSSSSSes. Noah was kinda entertaining but this is totally sheeeet. Darrenofsky is pretentious idiot. Avoid like the plague. Its a forced allegory about mother nature. This guy needs to get beaten to a pulp and get back to reality.… Expand

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tp122Dec 20, 2017

Literally one of the worst movies I have seen in the last 20 years. Ham handed script trying way too hard to be 'Rosemary's Baby'. Aronofsky's direction is just drug-induced infantile film school dreck. What a waste of superb actors who mustLiterally one of the worst movies I have seen in the last 20 years. Ham handed script trying way too hard to be 'Rosemary's Baby'. Aronofsky's direction is just drug-induced infantile film school dreck. What a waste of superb actors who must have been hallucinating to accept this job.… Expand

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fakeprinceDec 12, 2017

if you are into weird and bad movies this is one to watch . it was like a feverish nightmare so overwhelming!! i'm not picky but some scenes were so offensive and i cant believe some people are praising this movie

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AndreiTKDDec 28, 2017

This movie is a disgrace to cinematography. Its ideas look like they've been made up by a satanic person or someone on lsd. It's not a horror movie at all. I don't know what genre it is, but it is certainly not my taste. This movie is a pieceThis movie is a disgrace to cinematography. Its ideas look like they've been made up by a satanic person or someone on lsd. It's not a horror movie at all. I don't know what genre it is, but it is certainly not my taste. This movie is a piece of **** DON'T WATCH IT!!!… Expand

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Idiota150Dec 10, 2017

Starts out being just uncomfortable (not in a good way) and then turns into a stupid and awful mess. Good reviews by people thinking they get it and seeing all kinds of mesmerizing s**t in this pretentious garbage. It is not worth your time.

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MarioVisionOct 20, 2017

WTF was this crap!
I'm crying the money & time i wasted watching this utterly horrendous film!
From the worst ever films i have seen in my life!
Avoid at all costs!
Only the acting saved this trainwreck film from being rated with big fat zero 0!

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SirbeastNov 13, 2017

This movie suck balls period...Funny how a scene keep on showing j-laws assets anyways......it was kind of obvious too that this movie was intended for sick cult people go figure...Hollywood...

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SparkybkcSep 16, 2017

Horrible, 145 people in theatre most left before it ended. I can't think of a worse movie I've ever seen, except maybe antichrist. Who thinks this crap up.

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jusboaDec 10, 2017

Bad bad movie, nothing sensible about this movie ...What the **** is this .Damn .Can anyone explain this movie ?
I wasted 2 hours watching this **** ****

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DonManiasJan 22, 2018

Contrary to the majority of critics and fans of "Mother!", a movie that has been called a "visceral trash-arthouse experience" (the Playlist) and a "pretentious film that kicks out the lights" (the Guardian) I found this movie nonsensical andContrary to the majority of critics and fans of "Mother!", a movie that has been called a "visceral trash-arthouse experience" (the Playlist) and a "pretentious film that kicks out the lights" (the Guardian) I found this movie nonsensical and idiotic. Yes, it has shock value, and yes, it does have some moments of great, symbolic imagery, but ultimately this is a movie that does not have a plot, it wants to tell a story but does not care what the story is, it wants to cause shock, but does not try to do it by means of its ideas but by means of violence for violence's sake (and a big budget, and the heavy use of CGI). As such, this movie ultimately fails on all levels, except maybe trying to make a case about Aronofsky being a bold and imaginative person- which, in my opinion, is a question that should concern his friends and his agent, not the viewing public.
As far as I am concerned, there was no genius on display here. I saw pretentiousness, I saw lack of cohesion, and yes I saw some beautiful shots, which - however - relied mostly on CGI.
I consider this to be Aronofsky's weaker moment, a truly bad movie that does not know what it is and does not care to find out. Had this been an arthouse film with unknown actors and a 5k budget, I would recommend it for its bold style and genuinely scary moments, but primarily because this would be the movie of an unknown who is screaming for attention (look what imagery I created with the money I got by selling my car and an 8mm camera).
Aronofsky is not this position, however; nor are his star actors. As such, I think this movie is mostly the product of a narcissistic personality disorder and less of a work of art.… Expand