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AcaciaSep 17, 2017

This is one of the weirdest movies I have ever seen. It is a mix of horror and black comedy. A couple lives out in the country with nothing much around. She is much younger than her husband (Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem). They seemThis is one of the weirdest movies I have ever seen. It is a mix of horror and black comedy. A couple lives out in the country with nothing much around. She is much younger than her husband (Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem). They seem happy. He is a writer and she is busy renovating their huge, sprawling Victorian home. There are a few things that puzzle her, but for some reason, she seems to shrug them off. One day, a man knocks on their door. He is a fan of the writer and also a doctor (Ed Harris). Over his wife's objections, the husband invites the man in and then later invites him to stay. Without going into the details, things begin to go downhill from this one event. The director takes the idea of intrusions in a marriage and your life and takes them over the top and then way off the rails. This film is insane! After seeing it and not really having any sense of what was happening, I think I do now sort of understand what it was all about. While watching, you get caught up in the crazy and get carried away. Later, for me, it was easier to ruminate on what it all meant.… Expand

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bri3545Sep 17, 2017

People who don't like this movie are either offended by other interpretations of Christianity, don't like to think, or are global warming deniers and hate the environment. So, basically, a lot of people, but that doesn't meant they're justified.

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the_countSep 19, 2017

First and foremost, this isn't a boring film. It is engaging and you will either actively love it, or hate it. It is divisive due to the extremities Aronofsky takes the story to. It is an experience certainly not for the faint of heart, butFirst and foremost, this isn't a boring film. It is engaging and you will either actively love it, or hate it. It is divisive due to the extremities Aronofsky takes the story to. It is an experience certainly not for the faint of heart, but I'd recommend anyone curious see it to make their own mind up. What can be critiqued objectively though is;

The cinematography is outstanding. Matthew Libatique does an excellent job creating a beautiful, thriving environment that slowly evolves through the course of the film. Consistently impressive camera set pieces, with a lot of choreography involved. Bardem and Lawrence put in an incredible performance. Everything you'd expect from the Oscar winning duo, as well as the rest of the star studded cast constantly make their way in and out of the film in rapid set pieces. Coll Anderson and Steve Baine did a brilliant job adding an important layer of intensity through impressive sound design. Much of the credit should be given to sound for providing the lucid nature of the environment in the house. All the visual effects from Protozoa were top notch as usual (see Black Swan and The Fountain), never really taking the FX to the extreme, always leaning on an aspect of magical realism. And of course, much credit has to be given to the incredible casting and stunt team for what must have been weeks and weeks of intimate and crowd choreography. Just as a production, it was really impressive to behold. So love the story, or hate it, but its fair to argue that its a very well made produced film that you certainly won't get bored watching. And an experience worth seeing at the theatre, if not at last to satisfy your own curiosity, but to also support truly original content being produced at a Hollywood level.… Expand

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FrogacudaSep 20, 2017

A brilliant and disturbing nightmare, rife with allegory and surreal imagery. It focuses on the quiet abuse of marginalization faced by women in domestic roles, but this narrative has other parallels, which, given the surreal nature open aA brilliant and disturbing nightmare, rife with allegory and surreal imagery. It focuses on the quiet abuse of marginalization faced by women in domestic roles, but this narrative has other parallels, which, given the surreal nature open a wealth of personal interpretation. This isn't because the film is pretentious or unclear, but because its story speaks to a basic human truth that manifests in more ways than one. This is not a popcorn horror flick. It's an upsetting, challenging movie, with shades of David Lynch's work. If you're looking to be spooked, go see IT (also a good film). This movie will horrify you (I caught myself yelling at the screen in the theater), but not in the fun scary sort of way many audiences are expecting. Know what you're walking into and take in one of the most interesting movies this year.… Expand

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MrLissSep 16, 2017

The new film from the Director of cult films "Requiem for a dream" and "Black Swan" Darren Aronofsky — the same twisted to the limit Thriller, with so deep a atmosphere that reduces the cheekbones, with great camera work "by hand" and, unlikeThe new film from the Director of cult films "Requiem for a dream" and "Black Swan" Darren Aronofsky — the same twisted to the limit Thriller, with so deep a atmosphere that reduces the cheekbones, with great camera work "by hand" and, unlike the rest, not the most typical of the Director's script. Maestro Aronofsky praised the work of ordinary people with a difficult fate, by showing the horror, without removing the horror. Here things are a little different. In "Requiem" Darren spoke on the topic of human dependence and weakness, which gradually kill them, "Black Swan" is about the fears and insecurities, dreams and horrors of human life, but "mother!" on the other.

It all starts quietly as always, there's a little family (Lawrence and Bardem), who lives in a huge house. He had long ago working on a new poem, She — settles house, which it restored after the fire that happened at her husband before they met. She works days, working on wall color, arrangement of furniture and other furnishing the home, not forgetting the husband, giving him all the affection and care which she has, but virtually unanswered. And all was well until on the threshold appeared a mysterious elderly physician, bringing with it a series of events, so phantasmagoric, shocking, how can the imagination of Aronofsky. And it allows you very, very much. Essentially the entire plot — from a quiet and relaxing start to an incredible and frightening finale — this is all one big parallel with the plot of the old Testament, the first part of the gospel. Nothing more about the plot I will not say, because then everyone will see his. I can only say that what I saw amazed me.

In the end we have another masterpiece and a living classic Aronofsky, impregnated with his personal unique style and worthy of his previous works. For me "mother!" — best film in 2017 at the time of writing the review. Bravo!… Expand

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wbmcelroySep 15, 2017

I can see how some might hate this movie (this has "F Cinemascore" written all over it like few movies I've ever seen) but somehow I still feel shocked by the low ratings. It seems like those breathlessly reporting the delirious, nightmarish,I can see how some might hate this movie (this has "F Cinemascore" written all over it like few movies I've ever seen) but somehow I still feel shocked by the low ratings. It seems like those breathlessly reporting the delirious, nightmarish, completely metaphorical travesty they just witnessed would feel a little more.. I don't know, appreciative? "I just had a singular experience feeling repelled like no movie has ever repelled me..... 3 out of 10." 0 of 10 at least pays proper respect, I think! Love it or hate it, there's no denying that this is a singular work. It feels truly incredible that at 2300 screens, almost everyone in America probably has this playing somewhere relatively accessible to them. Head down the street and have a one of a kind experience!… Expand

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ecasarrubiaSep 29, 2017

Unnerving and savage, this movie was one of the wildest experiences I've ever had on a movie theater. Although it's a shame that people didn't support it, my experience certainly benefited from watching it on an empty theater. This movie alsoUnnerving and savage, this movie was one of the wildest experiences I've ever had on a movie theater. Although it's a shame that people didn't support it, my experience certainly benefited from watching it on an empty theater. This movie also has the best performance by Jennifer Lawrence to date.… Expand

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AkiYoshiSanSep 22, 2017

SIM, é o melhor filme de todos. SIM, é o pior filme de todos. E sim, não há como ser indiferente a ele. Assistam tudo e formem uma opinião concreta e se mantenham firmes nela. Porque gostando ou odiando, vocês estarão certos. Afinal, isso éSIM, é o melhor filme de todos. SIM, é o pior filme de todos. E sim, não há como ser indiferente a ele. Assistam tudo e formem uma opinião concreta e se mantenham firmes nela. Porque gostando ou odiando, vocês estarão certos. Afinal, isso é CINEMA de verdade.… Expand

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number3Sep 27, 2017

I really enjoyed Mother since minute one. All the cast was great, but Jennifer Lawrence was outstanding.
I loved the cinematography and the end, because it was really unpredictable. This movie is really original

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RelaxedmikeSep 18, 2017

I went with the wife to see this....She said it was Ok. I just sat there trying to figure out..what this was suppose to be a metaphor of or for. It just tried to have to many hidden messages in its context and the loose ends wereI went with the wife to see this....She said it was Ok. I just sat there trying to figure out..what this was suppose to be a metaphor of or for. It just tried to have to many hidden messages in its context and the loose ends were unbelievable. Making this as a horror cartoon would have been better. I mean who leaves there front door open, welcomes in people who they do not know, and lets them talk rude to them? The premise started all wrong then descends into utter chaos trying to create illusions of with violent messages. Where did the cops come from or disappear to? This Picture reminds me of a slow acid trip..back in the day. t just does not work!… Expand

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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

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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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piches48Sep 28, 2017

good but it's not my cup of tea. the movies which using lots of sign to describe, especially for catholic religion is subset for audience. So you decide by your own self but for me, it's meh

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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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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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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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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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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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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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coman4Sep 29, 2020

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

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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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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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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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TPF1138Sep 22, 2017

While it might be getting pitched as a horror movie, mother! actually emerges as a kind of dark, twisted, deeply emotional, dreamlike, and surrealist fable, loaded with symbols, and rich in metaphor. An ecofeminist parable of incivility,While it might be getting pitched as a horror movie, mother! actually emerges as a kind of dark, twisted, deeply emotional, dreamlike, and surrealist fable, loaded with symbols, and rich in metaphor. An ecofeminist parable of incivility, violation, narcissism, sacrilege, greed, devastation, carnage and ruin. A unique and thorny masterpiece, that defies categorisation, and should wear its ‘F’ Cinemascore like a badge of honour. A year from now more people will like the movie than do today. In ten years there’ll be people denying they ever didn’t like it.

Oh, and Jennifer Lawrence gives a performance for the ages.… Expand

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TargayreanSep 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mother is not a horror film it is a perfect film. There’s a eureka moment in this film that not many will understand and I expect low ratings. The low ratings are wrong. With that being said it is understandable to be confused by the movie. I was confused until the end and someone else told me. So stop reading and go see it if you haven’t. Watch the movie like a horror movie then be surprised. If you have seen it and want an answer to the question the movie is an allegory to Judeo-Christian beliefs. There is a horror in knowing that people believe in these stories. There is horror in the bleak ending whether it is meant to represent climate change, nukes, or a satanic hellfire type of apocalypse. There are of course many ways to interpret the biblical relationship to the movie with a Noah style flood, the body of christ, Adam, Eve, Kain, and Abel. But the layers of interpretation are what truly make the movie great even with its breaking of horror movie tropes like having more people making more anxiety unlike in most horror movies when being alone is meant to make you anxious. I am interested in seeing reviews from actual religious people because in some ways they would understand the connection better but perhaps are more likely to be offended.… Expand

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felipemeirellesSep 26, 2017

This movie is PERFECTLY BRILLIANT!
It makes you think about everything. A truly masterpiece! Makes you think from the first scene until the last, and I assure you, you won't forget this movie for a long time !

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FrankdnbSep 16, 2017

Pretty much writing this to counter all the **** that is posted by christians that hate this movie because it goes against their beliefs. We don't care what you religious nuts think, stop believing in BS, your god is not real, get a life.

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MotherofMothersSep 17, 2017

Came out of the Theater thinking what a pile of crap this movie is. But once i understand the metaphor the director tries to make. OMG what a genius! This movie will definitely kcuf your mind.

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Compi24Sep 19, 2017

Welp. There that was.

Now, let's get something clear here. If there's one thing I've learned over the years, it's how the filmic medium remains one of the most effective conduits for artistic expression out there. And Paramount Pictures -Welp. There that was.

Now, let's get something clear here. If there's one thing I've learned over the years, it's how the filmic medium remains one of the most effective conduits for artistic expression out there. And Paramount Pictures - God love em' - sure is fighting the good fight in trusting director Darren Aronofsky to fire on all creative cylinders with "mother!," a living testament to the fact that the "auteur" is still the most important figure in the American studio system. Is "mother!" a provocative and engaging film? Yes. Is "mother!' an intriguing theological allegory for Man's relationship with the Fates and Nature? Yes. Is "mother!" a film that I'll truly never forget? Yes. But, was "mother!" a film that I enjoyed watching overall. Nah, man. Not really. And that fact, in and of itself, is another thing I've learned over the years from not only the filmic medium, but from all artistic realms entirely. It's all subjective, man.

And, with that fact in mind, I remain true to my opinion for that which it simply is - just an opinion. I found the movie interesting and appalling at the same time. Both thematically on the nose and frustratingly oblique. Ugly at times and pretty during others. Intelligent and laughably stupid. So with these conflicting extremities in mind, I suppose it all equalizes out to the first word I uttered when leaving the theater. "Meh."… Expand

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MichaelObeSep 16, 2017

A screen adapation of the biblical story of Noah was the first bell that Aronofsky finally broke away from reality. If you expect from him a story like Black Swan or The Wrestler, it will shock you and make you think. Movie should not be missed!

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hamidkhbSep 25, 2017

To understand Asonofskys world one has to be familiar with basic philosophy and cinematography. after black swan, I didn't think I could see one other beautiful and better movie from Aronofsky. he proved me wrong. he does anything he wantsTo understand Asonofskys world one has to be familiar with basic philosophy and cinematography. after black swan, I didn't think I could see one other beautiful and better movie from Aronofsky. he proved me wrong. he does anything he wants with the viewer. he doesn't only tells how bad it is with everything that we face in modern time he makes you feel it. Every aspect of it. he makes you understand how is patriarchy changing everything without using every daily cliche that a fan is used to see in every corner and is sick of it. he involves you with his thoughts. The movie is full of references and you have to watch it at least two or three times to understand all of them. This is one the movies that you have to understand in harmony with his other films and try to understand his weltanschauung.… Expand

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dloprios97Dec 10, 2017

I watched it last night... I just loved it!! Amazing performance, director and meaning. At the end I was like WTH, but then I understood it. How evil are we?... With our home, the house of the open doors....
For those who didn't like it....I watched it last night... I just loved it!! Amazing performance, director and meaning. At the end I was like WTH, but then I understood it. How evil are we?... With our home, the house of the open doors....
For those who didn't like it.... Don't worry.. Just watch a "Fast & Furious" film... Mainstreams!!!!!!!… 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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ECGSep 22, 2017

Maybe not for everyone but it's an imaginative, daring and layered film. Great acting from all of the cast and the director has managed to create a film that has shots that I'm still thinking about days later.

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frankendufSep 17, 2017

Mother! (or, if texting, MOTHER, which abrogates the need for the exclamation...) is the pinnacle in the progression from Pi to Black Swan to the current tragic self-immolation. Indeed, Aronofsky has mastered his Cinema Surrealiste ofMother! (or, if texting, MOTHER, which abrogates the need for the exclamation...) is the pinnacle in the progression from Pi to Black Swan to the current tragic self-immolation. Indeed, Aronofsky has mastered his Cinema Surrealiste of depicting the subjective descent into nervous breakdown, be it from the wellspring of mathematical obsession; cutthroat competitivesness; or the desire we r all afflicted with: love. Here, Lawrence is the Mother, whose shrinking violet repression of social assertiveness builds up to a literally explosive performance. Bardem is the Father who deserves an exclamation for his performance as he once again erects a devilish artist/lover with his superb talent and volatile saucer eyes. Ed Harris is perhaps underutilized as he hacks through a solid performance, however Pfeiffer as his wife is in command of her menacing role that is both cynical and fun (indeed her character serves as a sort of Black Swan reflection to Lawrences perfect routine). And Kristen Wiig is a gem as the archetypal crass publicist who literally takes no prisoners. In the wake of all the other cameo performances on steroids, perhaps the only non-surreal scene has the real-life Gleeson Brothers fighting for family dominance (my $s on Domhnall, one of the finer young actors around....)

In short, Mother! is a claustrophobic whirlwind crescendo that will leave u ruminating on love, passion, obsession, possession and also how many house party guests to tolerate before the **** hits the fan...

HOT TAKES: Cmon, no Danzig on the soundtrack?!- this movie HAS to be the best fit for that anthem (utube it, millenials)
- I guess Lawrence is too young to remember the Rolling Stones "Mothers Little Helper", else she never would have flushed em- off her meds, her delusions propogate like Shutter Island in upstate NY
- Is it me or did this movie turn into Synedoche during the childbirth? - I havent been so confused by a frog in a movie since Magnolia
- O Christ...- i just found out thats what this movies about...… Expand

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moviesoulSep 21, 2017

This movie does a good job of building suspense through most of the film, and the acting is terrific - Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, all great. But the last 30 minutes are so bizarre and disturbing thatThis movie does a good job of building suspense through most of the film, and the acting is terrific - Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, all great. But the last 30 minutes are so bizarre and disturbing that ultimately the film is unsatisfying. Apparently Aronofsky was creating some sort of allegory, but when you're watching a film and just taking it in, you're not thinking about allegories. In the end, terrific performances are wasted.… 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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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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Mihael_Prislin0Dec 25, 2017

A perfect combination of acting and action, but still very creepy! Jennifer Lawrence's performance was breath-taking, and also Javier was pretty good. The story is a little bit floppy, some parts missing, but very intriging!

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topfivealpha3Dec 21, 2017

"Desce da pia!!" "Come down from the sink!" hehehe Movie with extremely random scenes. The central context was a poop.

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dispencer187Sep 23, 2017

I loved it. This is going to be a very polarizing movie. So much symbolism and metaphors I don't even know where to begin. You just gotta see it to judge for yourself.

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LucasRibasSep 25, 2017

It's amazing how Aronofsky can always surprise and intrigue in a different way. I was expecting something disturbing to enter the theater, but the surprise was something eminent. This is a subjective, metaphorical and extremely critical work.It's amazing how Aronofsky can always surprise and intrigue in a different way. I was expecting something disturbing to enter the theater, but the surprise was something eminent. This is a subjective, metaphorical and extremely critical work. Many will come out angry, confused or astonished, as was my case. Lawrence who beholds us with his beauty most of the time, shows us a stifling reality not only in a disturbing drama, how the film is treated, but rather the very dilemma of being a woman. You get lost, distressed, trying to catch any loophole throughout the movie, to try to understand which way this work is going. When the spectator finally understands what this narrative is about, the will is to applaud standing. Religion, environmentalism, feminism and even politics, for "Mother" all these subjects can be contemplated. What is most incredible is that the more explicit the theme, related to religion and nature, the feminist and political critique is there, has room for all this in a sea of subjectivity and poetry. A true work of art.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeSep 15, 2017

If you are looking for something to enjoy, take yourself to see this movie. Sure it's not worth seeing because it's just all too predictable by the dawn of light before the scene even occurs, but at least you have something to see right? Oh,If you are looking for something to enjoy, take yourself to see this movie. Sure it's not worth seeing because it's just all too predictable by the dawn of light before the scene even occurs, but at least you have something to see right? Oh, and please leave disappointments elsewhere because it would be a shame if you would ruin the fun as if it wasn't already ruined enough.… Expand

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eancerSep 25, 2017

Wow. For all who said that there is nothing new or original in cinema, please go and see Mother. You are going to need an open mind. But the movie is excellent! Those who said otherwise do not understand the movie. It will make you feel!Wow. For all who said that there is nothing new or original in cinema, please go and see Mother. You are going to need an open mind. But the movie is excellent! Those who said otherwise do not understand the movie. It will make you feel! make you think! You are going to say "What The heck I´m seeing". And in a summer with only superhero movies, you need to see it, so they continue doing movies that... that express someone´s voice, and not only repeat the "save the cat" formula all over and over and over and over again.… Expand

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anotherofyouSep 22, 2017

Not a film for everyone, especially for mainstream audiences who are sensitive to having their comfortable western religious idealism of religion and politics challenged. Overall, the film is an allegory knitted as a dream fever of compressedNot a film for everyone, especially for mainstream audiences who are sensitive to having their comfortable western religious idealism of religion and politics challenged. Overall, the film is an allegory knitted as a dream fever of compressed time, space, and mood. Sure, on the surface it is easy to place the movie into a horror head-trip film, but if one is able to look past all of cataclysm, one will see that Darren Aronofsky meant to make a movie of many layers. The allegory of “mother!” demonstrates that a movie can mean a whole lot without what it means meaning anything. As Aronofsky wrote, “It is a mad time to be alive,”. Adding issues like overpopulation, species extinction, the “schizophrenic” U.S. climate-change policy, ancient tribal disputes, the killing of baby dolphins, politics as sports, and our daily state of denial about all of the above. “From this primordial soup of angst and helplessness,” he wrote, “I woke up one morning and this movie poured out of me like a fever dream.”… 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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sobreduardoSep 27, 2017

This movie is just for smart people, if you enjoy movies likes Fast and Fourious or The Conjuring pls stop. SUCH A MASTERPIECE, THIS IS THE MOVIE OF THE YEAR. Everything about this movie is perfect, Aronofsky is a master, oh god. I reallyThis movie is just for smart people, if you enjoy movies likes Fast and Fourious or The Conjuring pls stop. SUCH A MASTERPIECE, THIS IS THE MOVIE OF THE YEAR. Everything about this movie is perfect, Aronofsky is a master, oh god. I really loved this movie.… Expand

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cls726Sep 23, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you don't believe in climate change, you'll hate this movie. If you're extremely religious (Christian/Catholic), you'll hate this movie. Otherwise, it's an extremely interesting commentary on religion and our world today. First, you have to understand that the movie is an allegory - essentially a metaphor using biblical references. Jennifer Lawrence's character is Mother Earth. Javier Bardem's character is God. Michelle Pfieffer & Ed Harris are Adam & Eve. All the people at the "party" at the end of the movie represent mankind. It's a story about how Mother Earth gave this beautiful "home" (Earth) to God and he ruined it with mankind. He invited all these people in who didn't appreciate Mother Earth, Earth itself, and all the hard work she put into making it beautiful. She is extremely disrespected by God's "guests" and then mankind ruins the Earth, so essentially climate change. And then the Earth dies and Mother Earth is just done with God and him being so selfish so she destroys Earth, but he never learns from his mistakes and keeps doing the same thing over and over. I went into the movie understanding it was an allegory for climate change & how terrible mankind is to our Earth, but that's it. I have a very basic understanding of the story of the bible and Adam & Eve and all that stuff. From there I understood where it went. I think if you truly get the allegory, you'll like the movie. Yes, it gets outrageous and hyperbolic at times, but that's to show how terrible mankind is to each other, our home, and our Mother (Earth). I think it was a great film and extremely thrilling. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, and I really enjoyed the commentary on our society today. Any movie that has societal undertones (and political since apparently climate change is political) is going to ruffle some feathers. I will admit the dead baby part was weird. And Kristen Wiig killing people still confuses me. But I think it worked well, and quite honestly scared the **** out of me when thinking about our earth and our existence.… Expand

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99slSep 27, 2017

mother! is a masterpiece. Everyone's acting is on point, even the extra's. The allegories and metaphors are amazing, it makes the movie better and better even DAYS after you leave the cinema. Definitely a movie to talk about.

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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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luisariasDec 20, 2017

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marcmyworksDec 20, 2017

Well, mother! is a confusing yet simplified allegory for the Bible, God, Mother Earth and how terrible humans are. It mostly feels like art for arts sake rather than be interesting. There could have been a much broader, more elaborate story,Well, mother! is a confusing yet simplified allegory for the Bible, God, Mother Earth and how terrible humans are. It mostly feels like art for arts sake rather than be interesting. There could have been a much broader, more elaborate story, but it seemed to be more run on scenes of characters being terrible and unlikeable and Jennifer Lawrence just being frail.… Expand