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MagionNov 25, 2022

In my opinion, the film is not an allegory for anything. It is a depiction of human nature in situations where the boundaries of intimacy are removed and a person becomes himself. Civilization exists only because people have learned toIn my opinion, the film is not an allegory for anything. It is a depiction of human nature in situations where the boundaries of intimacy are removed and a person becomes himself. Civilization exists only because people have learned to respect each other's individuality. The film is a masterful thought experiment in depicting a situation where this defense mechanism is absent.… Expand

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AvmOnOct 22, 2022

Disturbing. Some scenes are a bit too disturbing. It is in the horror genre, correctly framed, but it is not scary, but rather disturbing, disgusting, frustrating. I was really thinking during the movie "what a sick mind someone must have toDisturbing. Some scenes are a bit too disturbing. It is in the horror genre, correctly framed, but it is not scary, but rather disturbing, disgusting, frustrating. I was really thinking during the movie "what a sick mind someone must have to conceive something like this".

The symbolism of the film is fascinating... but I can't say that I realized it during the film, but only after reading the reviews. I would have seen the film differently if the symbolism had been more obvious.

Actors played very well.… Expand

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GumdropOct 13, 2022

What a steaming pile of drivel. But then I suppose I'm just not pretentious and up-my-own-a$$ to appreciate this rubbish. The only people who enjoyed this are either on drugs or pretending to enjoy it to impress other, similarly pretentiousWhat a steaming pile of drivel. But then I suppose I'm just not pretentious and up-my-own-a$$ to appreciate this rubbish. The only people who enjoyed this are either on drugs or pretending to enjoy it to impress other, similarly pretentious d-bags.

Darren Aronofsky is what happens when someone pitches terible movies but everyone is too scared to look uncool or admit they don't get it, so they all just make it anyway.… Expand

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tellmikeyyAug 15, 2022

Although it’s shot great and has amazing actors in it, I couldn’t finish this one. Idk if this “artsy horror” just isn’t for me or something else but I could only make it halfway.

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AlbusDBanditJun 24, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While most reviews consist of cheap shots at this movie about its lack of horror as it is classified as such, nobody seems to understand the true meaning behind why this movie was created and why it deserves in my opinion, such a high one. Although I can see many cannot comprehend it, for myself it was obvious the film is a comprehensive allegory for the bible, and poses as what I believe is an anti religion stance. While some say it is a chaotic movie with no direction, when relating scenarios to the bible, it all falls into place. "Him" is God, he creates beautiful work, and brings in worshippers and disciples. The two guests in the beginning are Adam and Eve. You can see as "God" directs them not to touch the glass figure, "Eve" does anyway and drops it. "God" banishes them from the study- or Eden - and the guests hurry out. Then, we can see two brothers - Cain and Able - fight for space in the will. This can be related to Cain's birthright, which he kills Able for and flees, just as the Eldest son kills his brother and flees. All throughout the film, each act corresponds with the biblical timeline and of course ends in Armageddon or the apocalypse, and "god" is all alone with his mediocre creation destroyed because of his need for admiration. This movie is made is a commentary on how if god is in fact real, his actions show that his love for worshippers is artificial, and the only genuine love he has is for the praise he gets.… 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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BOWiMay 25, 2021

I cannot think of this film as anything other than an artistic object drawing its energy from violence against women. Black Swan was similar, but more tolerable. I liked Noah a lot though, and I'm not a Christian. Honestly, I think theI cannot think of this film as anything other than an artistic object drawing its energy from violence against women. Black Swan was similar, but more tolerable. I liked Noah a lot though, and I'm not a Christian. Honestly, I think the character of the artist is Darren Aronofsky. Either this man is psychologically amoral, or he is just plain immoral. What I mean by that is that it looks like this is a work of art "for the sake of art", which uses women to shock.… 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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DawdlingPoetNov 25, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a relatively frenetic film, with lots of shaky camerawork, quite fast paced scenes of initially domesticity but then something goes wrong. Jennifer Lawrence I thought did quite well as the clearly anxious wife, very much sensing things are going to go badly wrong and having to deal with the situation she finds herself in. This is less of a jumpscare heavy sort of a horror film and more of a slightly spooky film with a heavy emphasis on symbols and how you interpret things. There is a fair bit of blood shown across some scenes, so be aware of that. There's also some hushed dialogue which was a bit hard to follow in full, which may frustrate some. I'd say its fairly atmospheric. The tone of voice of some of the male characters is definitely...frustrating and borderline creepy possibly. I imagine a lot of women could relate to the feeling of loss of control, loss of space and privacy that's portrayed in this film. Javier Bardem also gives a pretty decent performance in this claustrophobic film. It won't be a film that will appeal to all and I felt it seemed a bit ludicrous when pace wise it headed towards the last quarter or so but overall its relatively good for what it is, so I suppose I would recommend it, yes.… Expand

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paltareinaNov 13, 2021

It's definitely a masterpiece. Jennifer Lawrence gives the best performance of her career. With each new viewing you get to notice more and more things

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Vjbabu21Nov 8, 2021

Movie with deep meaning and understanding loved the art and creation. Should have shown more how people are destroying nature. But loved the movie none the less.

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akshatmahajanSep 20, 2021

This movie was not a easy watch. There were many reasons. The pace was too bad and the running time was also not helping. The story and it's execution was also not that great. Yes, there were some biblical inspiration behind the story but itThis movie was not a easy watch. There were many reasons. The pace was too bad and the running time was also not helping. The story and it's execution was also not that great. Yes, there were some biblical inspiration behind the story but it was not that effective. You don't get the purpose of the story till the very end except that it's a cycle which will go on forever.

I had no complaints about violence and some other uneasy scenes. I have seen worst violence than this one. The direction felt little bit weak. It was like direction asked them to do anything. The acting by the both leads were good but at some points you are unable to connect with them.

Movie could have been better with good direction, good execution and little bit better performance. Overall, it was a different experience watching it but I was hoping for more better of everything in this movie.… Expand

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risonyeongJul 6, 2021

at last i have seen the 'masterpiece'. better than i expected. if it's an allegory for mother earth and her tortured life of being abused, even by her maker 'the poet'.
i would not think it's very bad as the acting compensated for theat last i have seen the 'masterpiece'. better than i expected. if it's an allegory for mother earth and her tortured life of being abused, even by her maker 'the poet'.
i would not think it's very bad as the acting compensated for the craziness and the mess has a lot of meaning to contemplate on. i thought it's more coherent than Tenet....
many things were thrown in including the sacrifice of the son? very disturbing but definitely the message got thro.
so many things comes to mind, rosemary baby, green zone war scene, pan's labyrinth....
have an open mind... not so bad.... so glad michelle is back as witches of eastwick... remember?… Expand

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RpcJun 28, 2021

This movie is an allegorical message on the subjects of over population and global warming. It is one of the most important films that a citizen on earth can watch. Superb.

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geewahJan 9, 2021

This is one surreal and intense movie. Just like nearly every other Aronofsky movie. Problem is it comes across as too self-indulgent. Disappointing.

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vitortfvDec 3, 2020

Esse é o tipo de filme que ou você irá amar ou irá odiar, não existe meio termo. 'Mãe' é uma obra artística conceitual. Um filme que requer atenção, pois é baseado em detalhes. O diretor deixa em aberto para as mais diversas compreensões,Esse é o tipo de filme que ou você irá amar ou irá odiar, não existe meio termo. 'Mãe' é uma obra artística conceitual. Um filme que requer atenção, pois é baseado em detalhes. O diretor deixa em aberto para as mais diversas compreensões, envolvendo religião até a forma como a sociedade enxerga a mulher. A sinopse e o trailer do filme não vendem bem a ideia, por isso que você pode acabar se frustrando com expectativas geradas. Pra mim, um dos melhores filmes assistidos nos últimos anos. Vale destacar a ausência de trilha sonora para enfatizar as cenas e como vivemos a perspectiva agoniante da protagonista em meio ao que acontece. Um dos pontos fracos foi apenas alguns efeitos e talvez a forma como muitas cenas chegam a incomodar, que talvez sejam propositais.… Expand

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igorpcNov 1, 2020

This is such a masterpiece. It locks you on screen and keeps surprising with the increase of situations to higher levels of intensity. The concept is amazing and everything is well alluded. Great movie.

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TimewikingOct 30, 2020

The movies was okay. I enjoyed the act and the story but some parts were so obvious.

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meydianarizki21Oct 18, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trigger Warning

"You never loved me. You only loved how I loved you." ---mother (Jennifer Lawrence) to Him (Javier Bardem)

Directed by Darren Aronofsky ("Black Swan" and "Requiem for a Dream") "mother!" is possibly the darkest, most disturbing movie I have ever seen.

It is absolutely one of the most affecting.

Reviews have been mixed, to put it nicely. But I think the theme of "mother!" terrifies some people so much that they choose to be perplexed by it rather than allow themselves to even think about what Aronofsky is suggesting.

My take on the film is that it is about God, humans, and our respective relationships with creation and the creative process.

Humans are trying to create Heaven on Earth, and God is....well....God created our ability to create. "mother!" is about the futility of OUR attempts.

It is about nihilism.

It is the abyss, looking back at us.

Congratulations to Darren Aronofsky: He got it on film.… Expand

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coman4Sep 29, 2020

Emotional, unique, different, uncomfortable. A masterpiece. Regardless of any religious or political beliefs.

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Alen555Aug 13, 2020

An extraordinary allegory about women's social invisibility, repressed female rage, female abuse and all the strategies defined by culture to make women conform. There can also be drawn an obvious parallel with the way humans ravage theAn extraordinary allegory about women's social invisibility, repressed female rage, female abuse and all the strategies defined by culture to make women conform. There can also be drawn an obvious parallel with the way humans ravage the natural world.… Expand

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IAmaMovieGeekMay 31, 2020

Woah! This movie is a descent into insanity, and I loved it! This is one of the most mind-numbing experiences that I will never forget watching.

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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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LucaCriticsMar 28, 2020

Mother! Movie Review: 8/10
Metaphors, symbolism, unique characters makes Mother! a visually stunning and interesting movie with a deep story that goes beyond what you see.

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jared1209Feb 5, 2020

This unique interpretation on the concept of 'Mother Earth' proves to be a fascinating the ride form start to finish. Any film that provokes thought and is an original interpretation of a classical story (all shade to Disney remakes) deservesThis unique interpretation on the concept of 'Mother Earth' proves to be a fascinating the ride form start to finish. Any film that provokes thought and is an original interpretation of a classical story (all shade to Disney remakes) deserves to be watched. The film could have worked towards better art direction with the production design lacking.The house is a character all in itself, yet the look of the house is forgettable.… Expand

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vedatevrenDec 30, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magnificent scenario and direction. Cast selection so successful. Congratulations to all crew.… Expand

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Amirabbasmsl94Dec 10, 2019

this film is a bad copy of roman polanski Rosemary's baby. Jennifer lawrence has a good act in this movie.

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LeopoldStotchNov 29, 2019

A masterpiece. A truly artful horror that has only garnered so much hate because it makes the viewers feel uncomfortable. If you hate it because it’s made you feel uncomfortable or gross then it’s achieved it’s goal.
Darren knows how toA masterpiece. A truly artful horror that has only garnered so much hate because it makes the viewers feel uncomfortable. If you hate it because it’s made you feel uncomfortable or gross then it’s achieved it’s goal.
Darren knows how to confront and it’s at the peak here. 12 months later I still think of the message this movie delivers, and how beautifully it’s delivered. Cult status achieved.… Expand

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bambonyNov 25, 2019

Save yourself 2 hours and avoid this pretentious nonsense unless you really, really love the feeling of painful disquiet

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i_m_a_blowfishNov 9, 2019

watch it, think about what you just saw, think harder.....BOOM! mind blown!

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sebhoyosoOct 19, 2019

Mother is a movie that starts as an average story of a happy couple who is disrrupted by outside people, and it slowly but effectively evolves into a surrealist nighmare that is just as anxiety-inducing as it is fascinating.

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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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FallenStarJul 25, 2019

This movie was a crazy ride.
One thing that it is to be admired about it, is its guts and uniqueness in what it does. It takes you on a spin with various elements that just make you end up being like: What is going on in here?!
And yet itThis movie was a crazy ride.
One thing that it is to be admired about it, is its guts and uniqueness in what it does. It takes you on a spin with various elements that just make you end up being like: What is going on in here?!
And yet it keeps you glued to the screen to find out what's going to happen next.
Great acting overall and the well the movie was shot really took your breath away because it gives you little to no space to breathe. That's something for many movie makers to learn.

The movie is a wide-open interpretation. There are many ways in which you can tackle this movie and experience it. One thing to mention is that this movie is NOT for everyone!
If you want to see something different, crazy and chill, then this one is for you but don't expect a specific something. I doubt you'll find it here.… Expand

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JPKJul 8, 2019

Very Weird Film
mother! definitely is an odd yet enjoyable horror film that has great performances from Lawrence and Bardem.

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NikeBoyMay 27, 2019

Roteiro bem trabalhado, com significado por trás, fotografia maravilhosa sem nenhum erro, atuações impecáveis e desenvolvimento de história ótimo

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SANAaMay 21, 2019

Deze film is gestoord de waarheid. Begrijp dat dit behalve met bijbels gedoe vooral ook te maken heeft met het leven in een spiraal wat al tijdens de film steeds duidelijker werd vanaf het moment dat je het huis afgebrand zag opgeknaptDeze film is gestoord de waarheid. Begrijp dat dit behalve met bijbels gedoe vooral ook te maken heeft met het leven in een spiraal wat al tijdens de film steeds duidelijker werd vanaf het moment dat je het huis afgebrand zag opgeknapt worden.

Het is extreem en ik ben er heftig van geëmotioneerd geraakt. De details zijn de pijnlijke waarheid. Zij leefde en had veel liefde nog toen het huis afgebrand was en verkoold en zij gebruikte de kalmeringsmiddel die zij op de muur smeerde in de hoop vrede /rust/kalmte in het huis te creëren. Het kalmeringsmiddel waarvan zij dacht dat het haar stabiliseerde was puur verdoving. Verdoving voor de onzekerheid die zij heeft over het leven door haar egoïstische partner en geen moment zich gedragen heeft als een partner. Het moment dat zij zwanger raakte gooide ze het weg. Een kind brengt veel liefde en de valse hoop dat het een relatie sterker maakt en zou doen slagen. Ze was zwanger van een jonge wat in dromenvertaling de betekenis heeft van problemen zoals de vrouw die binnen kwam vertelde dat haar zoons alles kapot maakte. Haar hoop dat hij ook maar iets om het kind zou geven als zij als moeder deed om het kind heeft haar kind gedood. Zij had weg moeten lopen en de spiraal verbreken. Maar ze waren in de middel of nowhere wat duid op machteloosheid. Het is zo verdrietig. Hoe vaak moet je sterven (hart breken) voor je de spiraal verbreekt? Zij heeft haar kind opgeofferd omdat ze maar bleef hopen liefde terug te ontvangen.… Expand

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AshbunnybuttApr 2, 2019

Literally the dumbest movie I’ve ever seen. Makes no sense at all. It was worse than Birdman, which I didn’t even think was possible.

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AndremaxMar 18, 2019

mother! is one of the most brutal movies that we can see. plot is thought-provoking, tension moments are genuine and intense, story and style are very original and different from most of modern movies. Beyond this, movie opens space formother! is one of the most brutal movies that we can see. plot is thought-provoking, tension moments are genuine and intense, story and style are very original and different from most of modern movies. Beyond this, movie opens space for watcher thinking a lot. Despite camera cuts being shaking and exaggeratedly close from characters' intimate zone and Jennifer Lawrence acting leaving a lot to desire, principally for a main character, rest of the movie is fantastic.… Expand

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40whitemaleMar 11, 2019

What a movie. I loved it. I can understand: for some people it was too much. For me: it was exactly what I needed. A story with a twist. But also a movie which you can watch without the spiritual or poetic sub context. Visually I was soWhat a movie. I loved it. I can understand: for some people it was too much. For me: it was exactly what I needed. A story with a twist. But also a movie which you can watch without the spiritual or poetic sub context. Visually I was so surprised to get a movie playing only in one house, only in few rooms, only with four main characters. Almost like a play. I felt like I was watching Hitchcock's "Rope". Thank you for this movie Mr. Aronofsky.… Expand

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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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JParisiDec 8, 2018

Mother is symbolism from the first shot to the last. If you're interested in a grand statement of biblical and ecological proportions you may like the film but the setting and characters are mere vehicles.

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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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goncalocoutoOct 20, 2018

"mother!" é um excelente filme de horror psicológico. Foi fantástico ver o casal a sofrer com as presenças indesejadas que surgiram...
10/10

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br_mooreOct 14, 2018

Watching Mother! was one of the most uncomfortable experiences I've ever had in my life, and it was truly brilliant. It starts off slow, but still off-putting and awkward. It escalates gradually, as does the awkward tension you feel inside asWatching Mother! was one of the most uncomfortable experiences I've ever had in my life, and it was truly brilliant. It starts off slow, but still off-putting and awkward. It escalates gradually, as does the awkward tension you feel inside as the viewer. Every time I thought to myself, "this can't possibly get worse", the situation kept getting worse and worse. My blood pressure legitimately rose several times. The film kept outdoing itself in outlandishness and insanely stressful social chaos at every turn, until a breath-taking and truly shocking finale. This all might sound like a bad thing. Yes, I was not happy or comfortable watching Mother, but that is what the director intended. He wanted me to feel uncomfortable and stressed along with Jennifer Lawrence (who gave an absolutely outstanding performance), and he wanted me to feel like both the movie and I could explode at any second from frustration. Call it pretentious all you want just because you want to feel higher and mightier than others, but I found this movie to be both profoundly upsetting, and incredibly genius.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerOct 6, 2018

Worst. Houseguests. EVER.

I spent the majority of the movie in a state of perpetual confusion. It's a challenging piece of cinema and in more ways than one. The content can be downright horrifying and it in no way holds your hand when tryingWorst. Houseguests. EVER.

I spent the majority of the movie in a state of perpetual confusion. It's a challenging piece of cinema and in more ways than one. The content can be downright horrifying and it in no way holds your hand when trying to decipher what all of it means. It proves that Darren Aronofsky is not just a filmmaker, but an artist. As problematic as mother! can be, I appreciate him for creating something so provocative.

The reason the film is so divisive is because it can be interpreted in a myriad of different ways. Everything is very symbolic. It's also an extremely harsh movie. It's graphic content is both the intelligent, mature work of a tortured soul and the profane temper tantrum of a petulant child. Pretentious, puerile, and poignant.

By the time the movie ended I had already changed my interpretation of it several times before forming my own conclusion. Of course I did end up looking up what the film is actually supposed to be about (I just had to know) and found out I was totally wrong. I had picked up on some of the symbolism, but walked away with something totally different for the final message. I don't feel discouraged by this though. I like that it spoke to me in it's own way. That's what makes it good. You may not enjoy mother!. Could end up walking away thinking it's nothing more than a bunch of pretentious, vulgar trash. But at least it will make you feel something and in a way that only art can.… Expand

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ErikTheCriticOct 5, 2018

If conventionalism is what you are going for, then this movie is not for you. "Mother!" truly is a different, yet thought-provoking movie, with the usual disturbing Darren Aronofsky-isms.

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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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Nameless18Sep 23, 2018

I would recommend this movie, only for those seeking something different. However, I was left disappointed though but maybe that's because of my familiar taste in thriller's/horror's. But I am always keen to see something new. It was...I would recommend this movie, only for those seeking something different. However, I was left disappointed though but maybe that's because of my familiar taste in thriller's/horror's. But I am always keen to see something new. It was... different.. but it lacks a few things with plots and so on and so forth. It was frustrating and very hard to watch. Mixed emotions through out the movie, but damn do you go on a rollercoaster while watching it! i'm leaving it with a 4 because it was a decent watch but theres nothing incredibly good about it im afraid. Worth a watch or two, there wasn't enough foreshadowing in the film. They kind of dropped a few things here and there with no explanation and it's as though the audience is trying a bit to hard to put the pieces together and then your left with multiple questions and potential endings as was i. My final problem is the sick ending of the baby? who else doesn't get that? because whatever message that was, it was sick and twisted and could've been avoided.… Expand

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hornysoulSep 22, 2018

Não é um filme para todos, especialmente para o público que é sensível a ter o seu confortável idealismo religioso ocidental desafiado. A alegoria de “mother!” demonstra que um filme pode significar várias coisas. Como Aronofsky escreveu: “ÉNão é um filme para todos, especialmente para o público que é sensível a ter o seu confortável idealismo religioso ocidental desafiado. A alegoria de “mother!” demonstra que um filme pode significar várias coisas. Como Aronofsky escreveu: “É um tempo louco para estar vivo”. A ideia do filme é verdadeiramente única e espero que este filme faça as pessoas falarem e pensarem... e depois talvez elas pensem um pouco mais sobre o que podem fazer pelo nosso futuro na Terra.… Expand

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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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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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DzimasAug 25, 2018

Love it or hate it, Mother! certainly demands your attention. It is essentially two stories in one, held together by a Madonna-like Jennifer Lawrence who is forced to endure all this torment. My wife told me afterward that was exactly howLove it or hate it, Mother! certainly demands your attention. It is essentially two stories in one, held together by a Madonna-like Jennifer Lawrence who is forced to endure all this torment. My wife told me afterward that was exactly how she felt carried our child. I didn't know quite how to take it.

While there is a religious component to this film, it struck me more like Pygmalion, an artist creating his muse, through the fires of hell. Javier Bardem comes across as sinister from the start, despite his repeated attempts to console his young wife. The broad cast of characters, including the wonderfully delicious Michelle Pfeiffer, are diversions from what are the far more insidious aspects of this house. You know it is not going to end well when Jen readies the most dreadful room for her baby. You really have to wonder about her choice here, but then free will is something Aronofsky obviously doesn't believe in.

Anyone who takes this film seriously is missing the point. Aronofsky has purposely created a theatrical set of absurd trappings to take you on a wild ride you won't soon forget. There really isn't much here to figure out, it's emotional resonance Aronofsky is after, and why I think my wife so strongly identified with the film. It hit her to the core of what it is to want a beautiful house and a beautiful family but to have a man who is so self-absorbed in his own creation, in this case a poem, that he sees you as nothing more than a vessel, or as Pygmalion would have it a marble sculpture, in which to reflect his own personal dreams.

I can only hope I have had a chance to redeem myself. As for "Him" in the movie, I'll leave it to you to find out, as saying too much spoils the dark fun of the movie.… 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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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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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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AidedJun 26, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Reading the critics, I see that it does not leave people indifferent. One of the reasons why I like this movie, the main reason, is what I understand as a criticism of the unreasonable assumption of religions ... just as spectacular as Christianity where I live (spain), celebrating blood, etc. A really smart and funny piece.… Expand

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enninaJun 23, 2018

In first part of the movie I just saw a depiction of what I've felt recently when a friend of mine wouldn't leave my house in a quite hard moment for me, even if I repeatedly told her to do it. I felt again all the frustration, the struggle,In first part of the movie I just saw a depiction of what I've felt recently when a friend of mine wouldn't leave my house in a quite hard moment for me, even if I repeatedly told her to do it. I felt again all the frustration, the struggle, all the anger that was not possible for me to pull out. That is what it feels not being heard because you're not finding a voice to be heard. I think the movie ALSO stresses the importance of finding that voice and make everyone hear it. And in my opinion Jennifer Lawrence did a sublime job to render those feelings. The movie overall was well made.… 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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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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WaelJun 10, 2018

Filled with twists, peculiar plot-lines, and thought-provoking allegories, "mother!" is a fast-paced, gory and suspenseful journey.

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ATRLModneysMay 25, 2018

This film was simply a masterpiece. I do get why some people dont like this. This movie is only for clever and educated people. You have to be really really smart to unterstand the whole story. Lawrence's acting was spot on, greatThis film was simply a masterpiece. I do get why some people dont like this. This movie is only for clever and educated people. You have to be really really smart to unterstand the whole story. Lawrence's acting was spot on, great performance, Meryl Streep is quaking.… Expand

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drone41May 20, 2018

Again Paul Thomas Anderson and his hippie things... I don't know what to say about this, it's a idiotic allegory for me. You can love or you can hate this, there is no middle.

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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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BeastJ18Apr 23, 2018

Expert direction from Aronofsky, fantastic editing, performances, cinematography, sound design, etc.. all appropriate to the goal of thrilling and telling an entirely different story than the one we see. The biggest downside of this movie isExpert direction from Aronofsky, fantastic editing, performances, cinematography, sound design, etc.. all appropriate to the goal of thrilling and telling an entirely different story than the one we see. The biggest downside of this movie is that there is no real narrative on screen, it is all just vague symbolism. Whereas films, such as The Shining or Mulholland Drive have much more meaning and symbolic stories, while still telling it's own narrative. Mother!'s writing is definitely a bit empty, craving for an actual story to be told.… Expand

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djengle91Apr 14, 2018

I may be one of the few people who would argue that Jennifer Lawrence is still under-rated. In my opinion, very few actors or actresses can project emotion onto the audience like J-Law can without speaking a word. Her abilities are enhancedI may be one of the few people who would argue that Jennifer Lawrence is still under-rated. In my opinion, very few actors or actresses can project emotion onto the audience like J-Law can without speaking a word. Her abilities are enhanced by the cinematography and score (or lack thereof). The frame is focused either on Lawrence’s face or over her shoulder for the majority of the movie. As we follow “mother” from room to room, around one corner to the next, watching her face contort, we feel the gravity of her situation, the emotions, the intensity, and the fear. The bold decision to eliminate any trace of a score from the movie leaves us feeling even more uneasy, looking for a hint of upbeat tones to tell us things will be ok, or at the least, foreboding strings to let us know something bad is going to happen. Mother! plays on our insecurities and fear of the unknown, only revealing its secrets to us in the most horrific and disturbing ways.

For me, this is one of the best movies of the year, and one of my personal favorites (full disclosure, I’m a huge Jennifer Lawrence fan). Without a doubt, this film will go down as one of the most controversial movies of all time, leaving viewers conflicted and emotionally drained. Many will leave the movie angry, confused, disturbed, and disgusted. Many will leave blown away by the cinematography, visuals, and amazing performance from Lawrence. And many, such as myself, will leave unsure of what they just witnessed, only to have it eat at their minds in the coming days and weeks until they find themselves brave enough to see it again, and again, and again, and again… Definitely not for everyone, but a must see for fans of Darren Aronofsky or those who just enjoy intense visceral emotions and movies that aren’t afraid to be disturbing and controversial. See it in theaters if possible, as the energy is suited for a big screen surrounded by others in the same situation. It works at home as well, so long as you make sure the room is dark and quiet and you can finish it in one sitting.… Expand

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gamedevilbeeApr 11, 2018

มันเป็นหนังทริลเลอร์แห่งปี เลย ชอบจนดูไป 8 รอบอ่า
มันบอกไม่ถูกว่าเรารู้สึกยังไงกะเรื่องนี้มันหลากหลายความรู้สึกมาก ทั้ง สนุก/สุข/เศร้า/หดหู่/เลวร้าย มันรวมในหนึ่งเดียว
แล้วยำได้โครตบ้าพลังสุดๆมันเป็นหนังทริลเลอร์แห่งปี เลย ชอบจนดูไป 8 รอบอ่า
มันบอกไม่ถูกว่าเรารู้สึกยังไงกะเรื่องนี้มันหลากหลายความรู้สึกมาก ทั้ง สนุก/สุข/เศร้า/หดหู่/เลวร้าย มันรวมในหนึ่งเดียว
แล้วยำได้โครตบ้าพลังสุดๆ เหมือนเอาเหตุการณ์ทุกเรื่องที่เคยเกิดขึ้นในโลกนี้รวมในเรื่องนี้ แล้วนำเสนอได้ดีเยี่ยมมาก

สิ่งที่ชอบสุดคือปกติหนังของผกก. ดาเรน ตอนแรกที่เห็นพล็อตมันออกธรรมดาๆ เรียกง่ายว่าเชย 555 แต่แกก็เอาไปใช้ได้สดและแปลกใหม่ ไม่เหมือนใครตามสไตล์แก

ส่วนแคนนิส เอเวอร์ดีน เล่นดีโครตๆ เดือดที่สุดที่นางเคยเล่นเลยมา มิเชล ก็แซ่บมากกกก #แม่ก็คือแม่

แต่หนังเรื่องนี้จะต้องดูไปด้วยคิดไปด้วย และอาจจะถูกใจไม่ทุกคน ดังนั้น ใครชอบไม่ชอบ ถกได้ คุยกันได้… Expand

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thedaywalkerMar 26, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mother! Is a movie that depends on some other knowledge on external things that it's not really explained in the movie. I wouldn't call this exactly a mind bending movie, but more of a metaphorical movie, they extended a lot of metaphors to the whole creation and religious aspect of it is shown very well in all this, but the biggest flaw with this is that you can't really appreciate this throughout the movie, because it doesn't really blow your mind, just confuses you. The experience throughout the movie isn't very entertaining, just really crazy and boring, with a bit of stale acting and a bit of pace mix up in the movie.

Jennifer Lawrence was a great addition to this, no way it's her best performance but for her standards i think it was very solid and passionate.

The ending is great and explains everything you should know, and kinda makes you think about the movie in a whole new perspective, but that's the problem, you can just follow everything after the ending, so the experience during the movie isn't very favorable… Expand

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CaptainHowdyOct 17, 2017

Unfortunately marketed as a horror film, this is one of the best and most important films of 2017. A depiction of man's destruction of nature, mother! uses the Bible as its base material and builds from there, creating a rich allegory of howUnfortunately marketed as a horror film, this is one of the best and most important films of 2017. A depiction of man's destruction of nature, mother! uses the Bible as its base material and builds from there, creating a rich allegory of how the human race is bringing about its own apocalypse. This film should not be taken at face value, but rather as a deeply symbolic work that stands up to repeat viewings.… Expand

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electronicoffeeMar 14, 2018

The only people I see getting offended are the people who think this is an attack on christianity (seriously, read your own bible, there's more horrific **** in there). It's not, it's actually a story about a god who has to create but getsThe only people I see getting offended are the people who think this is an attack on christianity (seriously, read your own bible, there's more horrific **** in there). It's not, it's actually a story about a god who has to create but gets stuck and his mortal wife and child get caught in the wheels of his power leading to a self defeating, self fulfilling prophecy he cannot help but relive and unlike groundhog's day, his own power defeats himself in an eternal cycle but there's something transformative and beautiful and heartbreaking about the film. Come for the depth, but stay for the shock visuals and beautiful middle moments.… Expand

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vinicius96Mar 9, 2018

Great movie, but people are treating it as something complex and genial, when in fact it is quite obvious and simple

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mcindoe-jordanFeb 26, 2018

My favorite Darren Aronofky film. it was damm near perfect it was a personal favorite of mine.

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lilkillpappyFeb 25, 2018

A beautiful film packed full of meaning and layers of allegory. I couldn't have been more pleased. The vast majority of people that gave it bad reviews didn't understand the film and it shows in their shallow or misguided critiques. Take theA beautiful film packed full of meaning and layers of allegory. I couldn't have been more pleased. The vast majority of people that gave it bad reviews didn't understand the film and it shows in their shallow or misguided critiques. Take the time to understand it and you will love it.… Expand

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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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bertusFeb 23, 2018

Religious delusion, mass hysterics, unlimited worshipping, messianistic expectations, pregnancy psychosis, fame syndrom, satanism, borderline horror, time shifting, eternal cycle of life and death, nightmares, hell, media madness, realityReligious delusion, mass hysterics, unlimited worshipping, messianistic expectations, pregnancy psychosis, fame syndrom, satanism, borderline horror, time shifting, eternal cycle of life and death, nightmares, hell, media madness, reality exploitation. Mother! is a movie that deals with everything that is wrong with modern media and how we sell our soul to the devil. The movie is so in your face that you dont even have the time to recognize our lifetime madness. Jennifer Lauwrence is a superb actress!… Expand

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kamhaghFeb 23, 2018

Disgusting and graphic and very violent. There's a lot of unnecessary violence and nudity and horribly graphic scenes, The plot is very lame and makes me thank god that I'm not christian or never read the bible.....

Maybe if you're superDisgusting and graphic and very violent. There's a lot of unnecessary violence and nudity and horribly graphic scenes, The plot is very lame and makes me thank god that I'm not christian or never read the bible.....

Maybe if you're super into bible and love nudity and violence this movie is for you?
I basically call this an "Adult movie"(not sure if it's allowed to use the word here) with extra steps...… Expand

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floronceeFeb 19, 2018

Great metaphore regarding the bible, unique film, never seen something like this before

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OscarAdcockFeb 17, 2018

Aronofsky is undeniably a truly, truly talented director. Just looking at the direction he gave Black Swan and even this film you can tell. But he overshot here. When I watched Mother I couldn't look away, it was gripping, surreal andAronofsky is undeniably a truly, truly talented director. Just looking at the direction he gave Black Swan and even this film you can tell. But he overshot here. When I watched Mother I couldn't look away, it was gripping, surreal and dreamlike, demented and glorious. But once the films climax happens it felt like id eaten a mouthful of sand. Theres no real substance to the film until you turn on your phone and look up the true meanings (NO SPOILERS). If they'd incorporated any of its true themes into the film I think this could have turned out a masterpiece. Overall Mother is a film that completely divides me but you must watch it yourself (even just for J-Laws performance) to decide if you are a lover or a hater.… Expand

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ibarixFeb 7, 2018

I don't want to review this **** I already lost 2 hours that felt like 6. But I need to write something so I can vote 0 for this ****

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arislafJan 29, 2018

What kind of eye cancer was this? The moment that i thought that disaster movie was the worst movie ever, after i saw that **** Caution: highly recommended to be watched under ultra heavy illusionary drugs.

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Mau5KidsJan 26, 2018

Digamos puede ser que las criticas divididas es porque al parecer no tiene una clara historia. Pero esta película no esta hecha para entretener, sino para reflexionar. Su historia puede que no sea muy clara, pero es abstracta, osea, cada unoDigamos puede ser que las criticas divididas es porque al parecer no tiene una clara historia. Pero esta película no esta hecha para entretener, sino para reflexionar. Su historia puede que no sea muy clara, pero es abstracta, osea, cada uno interpreta lo que quiere decirte la película. Cada uno, saca sus propias conclusiones.
Las actuaciones son excelentes, una de las mejores que he visto, sobre todo de Jennifer Lawrence y de Javier Bardem.
Su historia lo interpreto en como el hombre tienen a pensar que su obra puede cambiar el mundo. Pero solo sirve de empeorar, ya que la humanidad tiene distintos puntos de vista para hacer cosas malas, pero buenas también, aunque muy pocos. En otras palabras, tarde o temprano no servirá absolutamente nada. Ni menos si les hace daño a lo que mas quieres, en este caso su esposa.
Una de las mejores del año 2017, pero tristemente, es infravalorada por gente que quiere historias simples y fácil de explicar, que películas de calidad y complejas.
Les recomiendo mucho. OJO, no es fácil digerir.… Expand

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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

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s053714Jan 21, 2018

This may be the worst movie I've ever seen. Absolutely incomprehensable and ultimately boring. I love Jennifer Lawrence and am really disappointed she agreed to appear in this mess.

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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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amheretojudgeJan 16, 2018

baby?

Mother! A metaphorical tone of the movie is surprisingly its trump card where Darren has put a lot of effort in the script of it and with an unusual use of camera to provide the perspective of Jennifer Lawrence to the audience andbaby?

Mother!

A metaphorical tone of the movie is surprisingly its trump card where Darren has put a lot of effort in the script of it and with an unusual use of camera to provide the perspective of Jennifer Lawrence to the audience and horrifying background music that drastically works on the favour of the movie.… Expand

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isjoaoJan 15, 2018

I have no comments to make about this movie, I just want to use the 75 character minimum limit for reviews.

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Willyam_CarrDec 18, 2017

Dissertations will be written about this movie. Not just in film studies: English, religious studies, environmental science, gender studies. This is a film that works on almost any level from which you approach it. It is a deep, rich, andDissertations will be written about this movie. Not just in film studies: English, religious studies, environmental science, gender studies. This is a film that works on almost any level from which you approach it. It is a deep, rich, and shocking masterpiece. That being said, this is not a film for everyone; it is slow, claustrophobic, and flat-out difficult to watch at many points.… Expand

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trustyslothJan 14, 2018

I wouldn't dare to say is a bad film. But when pretentious takes over the director it just goes off the rails. It grabbed my attention at first and probably still does, but maybe not in a good way.

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QuizzaciousJan 13, 2018

The most intense and thrilling movie of 2017. Fantastic cinematography with a unique storytelling method. I don't like the editing, but overall, it's a fantastic movie that I will remember.

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NBFCJan 9, 2018

Even though I really like this movie, I will fully admit (hopefully this isn’t going to sound pretentious) that it is not for everybody. Aronofsky is not exactly known for making uplifting films and mother! is no exception. None of theEven though I really like this movie, I will fully admit (hopefully this isn’t going to sound pretentious) that it is not for everybody. Aronofsky is not exactly known for making uplifting films and mother! is no exception. None of the characters are straight-up likable and the narrative deals with very disturbing subject manner (human cruelty, abusive relationships, environmentalism, the divine problem of evil).

This is arthouse horror to the max in which nothing presented through the lens of our protagonist should be taken as objective fact (think Eraserhead, Lost Highway or even 2014’s Babadook) and EVERYTHING is a metaphor meant to represent something else.

If you thought the third act of Black Swan was insane….well Aronofsky somehow manages to top even THAT with unexpected apocalyptic imagery, cannibalism and a very surreal cameo by a certain SNL alumni.

Obviously, there is a lot to un-pack with this film, but even without the multi-leveled allegorical narrative, there is a whole lot more artistic merit that oozes from the screen. Aronofsky keeps the camera very tight and claustrophobic, creating a suffocating atmosphere of unease. The cinematography alone does a great job in establishing the geography of the couple’s house and making it seem almost like another character.

And even the movie’s worst critics have to admit….the performances are incredible across the board. Both Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem are absolutely fantastic in their roles, especially Lawrence in capturing the intense paranoia and agony that her character is going through due to the increasing amount of strange individuals that populate her husband’s house. Outside of the two main leads props should also be given to Michelle Pfeiffer; who delivers some really intense and un-nerving words towards Lawrence’s character throughout the story.

Whether you love it or hate it, mother! is a viewing experience that you will no sooner forget.… Expand

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superbhubJan 8, 2018

This is a psychological horror film and I feel the worst movie have ever watched. Mother!'s Ending: What Does It All Mean

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BeKJan 7, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. mother!..
Probably the hardest movie I had to review so far.
I am going to be straightforward, if you are not a real a cinematography fan you are not going to enjoy this movie in any way.
I read some reviews, watched the trailer once, and knew before jumping into this Darren Aronofsky movie that I was in for a 2 hour brain candy experience.
Most of the plot points and characters can be interpreted, not at first, but after re-thinking about the movie (for about an hour). There are still some mysteries that will probably never have a sure answer ever (probably only the producer knows the truth).
After watching this movie I had two ideas: the God and Mother Earth co-existence along with the appearance of Old Testament characters such as Adam, Eve, Cain and Abel, after which moving on the New Testament, sacrifice, chaotic events, war, poverty, destruction (humanities downfall) and finally rebirth (a life cycle event).
On the other hand there was a message (in my opinion) about the impossible balance between an artists' life and family which quickly falls into abyss (wanting them both). The continuous struggle of wanting to have everything and never being able to be pleased with what you have and the fact that it is never enough (for most celebrities).
All in all, a deep masterpiece that has its very strong cast and character development while also making the viewers think: WTF!? which is fair enough, but you knew what you were expecting before watching this movie.… Expand

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LatinCritic13Jan 7, 2018

mother! with an exclamation mark is without a doubt one of the most disturbing films I have ever seen in my life and surprisingly, it’s a genuine fear factor! What makes mother! stand out to be one of the most effed up films ever made is thatmother! with an exclamation mark is without a doubt one of the most disturbing films I have ever seen in my life and surprisingly, it’s a genuine fear factor! What makes mother! stand out to be one of the most effed up films ever made is that this movie goes way deeper in the roots of philosophy, judgement, morality, and of course, social satire. In this film, we’re introduced to these characters, and these people have no names, they’re known as him, woman, man, and mother. They have no backstories at all, as the director probably wants us to find out what kind are the interpretations that he used when creating this madhouse of a film. Everything about this film is phenomenally well directed and this also includes the haunting performances, shaky cinematography, and a terrifying original score. mother! may not be for everybody, but this movie stands out to be one of the most horrifying films ever made and it’s an instant classic!… Expand

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lucasquaresmaJan 6, 2018

Sensacional! HAhaha estava com medo desse filme, achei que não iria gostar e achar ele entediante. Para minha felicidade, ele me prendeu totalmente. Boas reflexões.

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eva3si0nJan 4, 2018

The good movie with excellent actor's structure, lifting important social problems of the modern world. At the first viewing it becomes clear not at once that this or that action authors tried to tell. For example have very well shown aThe good movie with excellent actor's structure, lifting important social problems of the modern world. At the first viewing it becomes clear not at once that this or that action authors tried to tell. For example have very well shown a subject of emigrants and their impudence. Quite good acting, action of the movie holds in tension till the end. Yes of course is to steam of inconsistencies in a plot why the main character never leaves the house. The excellent plsikhololgichesky thriller, but in any way not the horror film as him is positioned.… Expand

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Thomas94Jan 2, 2018

Incredible movie. Great metaphor for our times and a reflection on humanity, religion, celebrity culture and our destructive nature towards our Mother Earth. Jennifer Lawrence gives another Oscar worthy performance, a tour de force. Bardem,Incredible movie. Great metaphor for our times and a reflection on humanity, religion, celebrity culture and our destructive nature towards our Mother Earth. Jennifer Lawrence gives another Oscar worthy performance, a tour de force. Bardem, Pfeiffer, Harris and the rest of the cast are great. One of Aronofsky´s best, his best directorial effort since Requiem.… 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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polofreezeDec 30, 2017

Really enjoyed this film. I find it surprising a lot of people claim it had no direction while by the end of it I completely understood the films structure. I saw it as a story of the man through the woman's eyes & narratively i feel it cameReally enjoyed this film. I find it surprising a lot of people claim it had no direction while by the end of it I completely understood the films structure. I saw it as a story of the man through the woman's eyes & narratively i feel it came together brilliantly. Can't believe it only has a 6.8 score… Expand

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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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KaptenVideoDec 28, 2017

A couple's (Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem) tranquil existence in their majestic home is tested when uninvited guests started arriving at the door.

It doesn’t matter if you liked the trailer or not, „mother!“ is so unlike a regular movieA couple's (Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem) tranquil existence in their majestic home is tested when uninvited guests started arriving at the door.

It doesn’t matter if you liked the trailer or not, „mother!“ is so unlike a regular movie that a regular review couldn’t do it justice.

In fact, I wouldn’t even know how to write one about it. So I don’t, and try to jot down my most direct thoughts indeed.

What is „mother!“ exactly, you probably ask while watching writer-director Darren Aronofsky’s latest. Is it just an artsy (horror) movie? A political movie (some notice and center on its alleged pro-environment, anti-patriarchy or anti-immigrants message, for example)? A spiritual movie (biblical or otherwise)?

Based on the comments by the man himself, which I have read online, I get the feeling that it can be any and all of them, depending on what you are prepared to see.

But first and foremost it sure is artsy, so be prepared for 121 minute chaotic joyride which may look and feel like horror but is more about experience than belonging to a genre, or, indeed, telling clear coherent story.

Aronofsky’s works are usually difficult to summarize, and „mother!“ continues the tradition.

I happen to think that „mother!“ is best understood and appreciated as a story of act of creation, be it in the shape of biblical allegory or human being’s spiritual awakening (two versions of the same thing if you ask me).

In social dancing, there’s a saying that woman is the picture and the man is the frame. It’s probably due to my background as a social dancer, but „mother!“ worked for me using that lens exactly.

I saw that act of creation needs both, frame and picture (content). Both are important and can’t exist without each other, both are in some ways necessary to tear down the old and bring in the new. And both can be good or bad, depending on our viewpoint.

If, for some reason, you can’t quite appreciate „mother!“ as spiritual or artsy movie, there’s also other angles to consider, at least for movie lovers. Aronofsky’s latest echoes of different genres, directors and works.

For example, I was reminded of Alejandro González Iñárritu’s „Birdman“ and „The Revenant“, for how the camera is almost always up close and personal, in your face. Or „Tree of Life“ for general feeling and approach to storytelling. Or some southern gothic stuff, even Sofia Coppola’s „The Beguiled“. Or even Michael Haneke’s „Funny Games“, for setup and how it begins to evolve.

But beyond all the comparisions one can come up with, it’s fresh and original work on its own.

The long last chapter – I will call it the creation section – is especially outlandish and defying easy descriptions, for both what happens on screen and how it’s directed. It’s so chaotic, always changing and yet majestically orchestrated that I just can’t find words. Everything is in motion, everything is shattered. It’s cool.

I liked the actors too. Lawrence is in her top form, as somebody living through a personal nightmare, plus camera almost always up close and personal. Bardem stays on the background, he’s cool but not among the most interesting players here.

Then there are intriguing turns from Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer, a long-lost American sweetheart from 1980-90’s. We also see Domhnall Gleeson, Brian Gleeson, Kristen Wiig…

I like the comment of this one critic that „mother!“ is easy to respect and hard to like, but I managed to do both.

It’s too difficult to recommend, but do Aronofsky’s movie need recommending at all? Based on his earlier works, you already know whether you are intrigued to see it or not.… Expand

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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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