I Am Mother

  • 2019


MOVIE IS interesting original apocalyptic intriguing impressive
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Positive Reviews 54
Negative reviews 12
Average Rating 3.4/5
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3.8
Its an unusually realistic assessment of the endlessly replicating cycles of abuse that have been a common thread through human history (it seems Daug .. Rogerebert
2.0
Like Ridley Scott, whos spent four decades parsing silicon versus hydrogen life, Sputore nods at Catholic symbology for gravitas. Variety
3.0
I Am Mother doesnt have the psychological heft of Ex Machina or 10 Cloverfield Lane, with an unexceptional finale that loses grip of its most interest .. The Guardian
3.0
But Lloyd Green isnt adept enough at scattering the clues, with a string of reveals making us pretty certain of one eventuality early on. The Guardian
4.0
I Am Mother mostly satisfies as another example of smart and slick indie sci fi. Screen Daily
1.5
She doesnt really seem to mind, and even shows affection and love for Mother. Collider
4.0
Australian commercials director Grant Sputore makes an uncommonly ambitious feature debut with impressive design work, sharp visual effects, a fabulou .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.8
Still, I Am Mother offers just enough of a twist on an old futuristic tale to be enjoyable, and its small cast buoys the film above most small budget .. Paste Magazine
4.0
While this is an apocalyptic thriller with splashes of action and sci fi spectacle, I Am Your Mother is chiefly a tale of internal struggle told throu .. IGN
1.5
There is a strong the future is female vibe, but again, it doesnt dive deep enough to make any real impact. The Young Folks
3.5
Either way, it doesnt benefit the film when we reach I Am Mothers third act. Cinema Blend
3.0
I Am Mother is a technically handsome, well acted sci fi film that struggles to fully develop all of its grand ideas for maximum impact. Screen Rant
2.0
A suspenseful thriller with a few mysteries to solve playing into genre expectations without softening the whole endeavor in the name of entertainment Blu Ray
4.0
This is the push pull conflict underlying I Am Mother, a smart, low budget science fiction head scratcher that doesnt exactly jump out and thrill you, .. Tv Guide
4.5
Australian filmmaker Grant Sputores direction keeps viewers on their toes, and we never quite know who to trust. Chicago Reader
3.5
It had me hooked start to finished though I wish I had something a bit more concrete to walk away with still a very impressive feature debut You Tube
3.0
Personally I thought it was an interesting mystery that showed its trust in the small cast. You Tube
4.5
If you like small scale, high concept sci fi , then I Am Mother is a must see. Radio Times
3.5
Yet this is an actor driven vehicle as much as its a genre piece. Rolling Stone
4.5
...amid the recent Netflix disappointments, it feels like a breath of fresh air. Decider
4.5
While I Am Mother does show its cards a touch too early, it never ceases to be intriguing and tense. New York Post
4.0
I Am Mother is a tense little sci fi thriller, featuring strong performances and an uncommonly intelligent script. Hindustan Times
4.5
The concept doesnt seem original on paper, but with an great cast and smart script, it flourishes with an original voice. Film Inquiry
4.0
The film doesnt lose itself with its concept and sticks to a fairly straightforward story about coming to age and questioning the world around you. Flickering Myth
3.5
Despite the tension or flashes of action, Sputore isnt interested in making a slam bang action thriller. Flim Threet
4.0
Explores similar topics to I Am Legend but sticks the landing to make for an unpredictable and engaging sci fi thriller right to the end Lyles Movie Files
1.5
I dont want to say anymore here, because while I Am Mother is derivative as hell, Im not going to say which sci fi movies it derives from. Pajiba
3.0
I Am Mother plays a nimble game of hopscotch as it doles out story elements one breadcrumb at a time. Detroit News
2.0
Like any good what if story, I Am Mother is uncomfortably close to asking What now Consequence Of Sound
3.0
This sounds sort of familiar doesnt it If thats the case get ready for a lot of Where have I seen this before popping up in your head with this Sci Fi .. The Play List
1.5
Its rich material, handled brilliantly by first time feature director Grant Sputore, a West Australian, working from an intelligently wrought screenpl .. The Age
4.0
Theres plenty to recommend in this streaming sci fi thriller tense, keeping the viewer curious, and a notch above most straight to Netflix fare. Flicks
4.5
Writer director Grant Sputore does a nice job of ramping up the tension and leaving the viewer guessing as to the eventual outcome. Stuff
3.5
I Am Mother is an interesting addition to the Netflix library, but it does have a coherent and satisfying story.
4.0
The confrontation towards the end of the film feels like it happens a little too late and this revelation doesnt play out to its potential. Tell-Tale TV
4.0
Its a satisfying example of a familiar subgenre: self contained sci fi dramas that explore wider themes with a small cast. Daily Dot
4.5
But itd all be for naught if not for the excellent script by Michael Lloyd Green, who puts us so firmly in Daughters shoes that it almost doesnt matte .. Film
4.5
While this is an apocalyptic thriller with splashes of action and sci fi spectacle, I Am Your Mother is chiefly a tale of internal struggle told throu .. Ign
3.5
I Am Motherintroduces us to one of the most unique cinematic androids in recent memory Punch Drunk Critics
4.5
Director Grant Sputore has a wonderful vision for this film and could really make something incredible with a few minor tweaks to the film. We Live Entertainment
3.0
This grates more in science fiction, where originality signifies quality storytelling and writing imbued with the heady ideas that give the genre its .. The Shiz Nit
3.1
Overall the movie forces some very intriguing questions and lively discussions. The first two acts are satisfying and engaging. The third act, not so .. Awards Circuit
2.0
I Am Mother maintains a tension that should keep even the most skeptical viewer hooked on the proceedings. Polygon
3.0
Photo: Netflix That isnt I Am Mothers only secret, by a long shot. Film Avclub
1.5
I Am Mother doesnt plumb the potential weirdness of that premise, and its working in a well worn genre without breaking much new ground. The Verge
4.0
Before it begins tipping its hand, I Am Mother establishes its unnervingly sleek, sterile environs and tone. The Daily Beast
3.0
Despite textural nitpicking, the look and feel of I Am Mother is impressive considering this isnt a studio feature. Ion Cinema
4.3
Although Netflix Original films have sizeable budgets and incredible talent behind them, many of their films dont quite match the scale of big screen .. Cultured Vultures
3.0
We then witness the assembly of a robot a Chappie meets Star Wars Clone with a Roomba matte finish that selects an embryo to cultivate in an incubator .. Mid West Film Journal
3.5
Sputore doesnt overdo the dystopia however, preferring to linger on simple yet haunting imagery like storage vessels laying like corpses in the sea, D .. Entertainment Voice
3.5
But whats scariest about I Am Mother are its implications, the far off future that doesnt feel so far, after all. Bloody Disgusting
3.0
In the end, its just another examination of mankinds experiments with a technology they dont yet fully understand and director Grant Sputore doesnt of .. Firstpost
1.5
The real problem, here and in many original Netflix films, is that emotional means are lacking, and the artificially created mother daughter relations ..
2.5
It isnt a film thats playful with its swerves and deceptions, shrugging off any attempts at suspense as if they were inevitable and unavoidable detour .. The Gate
3.1
A pretty good start that feels rushed at the end and ultimately damages a promising movie. .
3.5
Here the story is better and the fungible sets are about par. There are some ideas but not enough to make the trip fully worthwhile. Leepers Us
4.0
As a whole, I think Sputore, his cast, and writer Michael Lloyd Green have created something very special with I Am Mother, and I am excited to see wh .. Daily Dead
4.5
Its a touching relationship, albeit one thats clearly heading for trouble. CNET
2.5
I Am Mother so easily could have breathed the same air of intrigue as Duncan Jones Moon and Alex Garlands Ex Machina. Its story buildup isnt so far of .. Denton Record-Chronicle
3.5
Im very lucky to have a really close relationship with my mom but that doesnt mean we arent at odds quite a lot.
0.5
A movie thats apparently all about motherhood and female connection (and maybe a little about abortion) was completely written, directed, and executiv .. Cosmopolitan
2.0
Either way, I Am Mother is a must see for science fiction fans even if its just another human extinction movie for everyone else.
4.5
The joy of director Grant Sputores debut lies less in the actual plot than in the breakout performance by Clara Rugaard, the affecting work of Hilary .. Pop Culture Leftovers
4.5
We live in feelbad times, and Top End Wedding isnt here to be edgy or outrageous. Screen Hub
4.0
ADVERTISEMENT An ominously unspecified extinction event has just wiped out humanity, but good news: theres a bunker stocked with 63,000 human embryos .. Screen Hub
4.0
There is science to this fiction and that science may be too terrifying for some viewers to consider or accept
3.5
While I Am Mother has its faults, its a strong addition to the genre and offers strong, poised, and purposed performances. Floated Alternative Cultur ..
4.0
Its an astute piece; you never get the feeling that this is a crass, flashy calling card film designed to lure in bigger opportunities.



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