Mama

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  • 2013


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$ 1 Million
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Positive Reviews 95
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Average Rating 2.9/5
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2.0
Plenty of horror movies are willing to settle for making audiences jump. Av Club
1.5
The short doesnt spoil anything in the movie; its little more than a Boo!) Av Club
2.0
The reason her performance matters is that even though Mama is just a megaplex horror bash that keeps goosing you with shrieky blasts on the soundtrac .. EW
3.8
Very few horror movies would last past the second act if the characters in these films were actually fans of horror movies. Rogerebert
2.5
Expanded by sibling filmmakers Andy and Barbara Muschietti from their 2008 short, this English language, Spanish Canadian co production bears the infl .. Variety
4.0
The script was not only able to create straight laced moments of chair gripping horror, but also mix in a wonderfully understated yet emotionally jarr .. We Got This Covered
3.0
Also, by splitting the action between several different characters and locations, the plot dissipates the suspense and lacks focus, as if it has been .. Time Out
0.6
As necessitated by any horror film delivered unto us during the depressing doldrums of January, the only craft behind the scares are their decibel lev ..
1.9
Theres something dead and rotting at the center of Mama, and it isnt the ghost of the woman who lends the horror film its title.
1.5
Mama misses the true horror of its plot in favor of conventional, familiar horror that isnt very scary. Collider
4.5
The Blu ray doesnt offer a whole lot, but what it has is worth paying attention to. Collider
4.5
The plotting isnt fresh, and the politics are a tad reactionary, but the movie is also shapely, rounded, satisfying a classical ghost story. Vulture
4.0
In essence, Mama represents a throwback and a modest delight for people who like a good scare but prefer not to be terrorized or grossed out. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
While the cast is excellent, the girls give especially powerful and evocative performances.
4.4
A modern commercial horror film thats not found footage, a sequel or a remake is hard enough to find these daysrarer still is one that works this well .. Paste Magazine
3.7
Still, it ends as Muschietti and del Toro want it to end, not how a Hollywood horror movie is supposed to end, and for that alone Mama gets points. IGN
2.5
Muschiettis 2008 short film, much admired for its striking visuals and its scare as two children try to escape an evil force, caught Del Toros eye.
2.0
Annabel is a tattooed punkster who plays in a band and wants nothing to do with kids.So when two show up out of nowhere, Annabel scowls through her ra .. Ny Daily News
3.0
This wouldnt really be a problem if MAMA at least had a few good scares, but I cant say I was ever anywhere near the edge of my seat.For me, MAMA is a .. JoBlo
2.5
By the time the film reaches its over blown conclusion, it has fully shifted from horror story to dark fairytale, and any scare power it had in store .. Screen Rant
2.5
As the money shot for a three minute short film, it was priceless a creepy tableau but the feature length version repeats it so frequently as to rende .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Like another del Toro stamp of approval Spanish horror entry, The Orphanage, Muschiettis Mama is full of arty tropes sepia toned flashbacks, flickerin .. Philly
3.0
Though its visually elegant...and boasts some genuinely creepy moments, its narratively thin and repetitive, and relies too much on gotcha moments tha .. One Guys Opinion
3.8
But Mama is a reminder that the best chills dont involve chainsaws, blood and guts. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
Were then forced to endure this ludicrous romantic melodrama that gives us a singing gynaecologist ( Asier Etxeandia ) who cant sing and a saintly Cru .. Sover
3.1
This is a good looking motion picture that emphasizes style over story. ReelViews
3.0
Its spooky and weird enough to work, with a knockout resolution that maintains the storys integrity the cinematic equivalent of finding a four leaf cl .. Blu Ray
4.0
Screenplay contrivances aside, its as stylish and atmospheric as modern horror gets. Chicago Reader
3.0
While the short delivers a good, creepy jolt, the filmmakers overdo things here.
2.5
Its ultimately clear that It most likely stands as the best adaptation of a seriously unwieldy book one couldve hoped for, and yet one cant hope that .. Reel Film Reviews
5.0
If you like your scares to be of the traditional variety, this might just be right up your alley. If youre looking for something more interesting, thi .. Screen It
3.1
But Chastain digs deep, going beyond the call of scream queen duty to find the passion that gives horror a pulse. Rolling Stone
2.5
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
4.5
The fact that Guillermo del Toro is an executive producer of Mama is a tip off that this wont be just another horror film with misbehaving and soon to .. The Wrap
3.0
The View London Review out ofstarsRunning time:minsDirected by Andres Muschietti (expanding his own 3 minute 2008 short), Mama begins with a distraugh .. View London
3.1
As for the gripping climax, Del Toros fingerprints, fortunately, are all over it. News Day
3.1
The many near misses of Annabel almost discovering the otherworldly visitor become repetitive, and the back story is discovered far too easily. New York Post
1.5
Its an old school family drama and if youre familiar with its world, youll enjoy the film. Hindustan Times
2.5
He should have left well enough alone.The short film caught the attention of Guillermo del Toro, one of the most inventive horror directors of the pas .. Az Central
3.0
Much like another recent homage to a spookier era of horror, 2011s Dont Be Afraid of the Dark which, like Mama, was executive produced by Guillermo de .. Npr
3.8
Mama is a smartly refreshing departure, a truly scary movie exemplifying horror at its purest.It elicits sudden, heart constricting spasms of fear rat .. Star Tribune
4.5
There is some majorly cheesy stuff going on here... but some elegantly simple scares too, really primal stuff involving unknown things that might be u ..
3.8
Its directed by first time feature helmer Andres Muschietti and based on the chilling 2008 Spanish short he co wrote with his sister, Barbara. Toronto Star
2.0
It somehow makes the remarkable Chastain seem for the first time unremarkable, generic even. Emanuellevy
2.0
This self consciously stylish Hispanic horror movie is the feature debut of the Argentinian Andres Muschietti, who has co scripted it with his sister .. Guardian
2.0
It is the first law of horror yarns that the dead shall rise and the past return to haunt the present. Guardian
3.0
Like so many supernatural horror films, its great at creating a sense of impending menace, but reverts to cliches as the nature of the evil force is r .. Daily Mail
4.5
While it is a horror film in nature, deep down it is a tragic drama about the power of love and the lengths well go to preserve it. Cinema Crazed
4.0
The horror genre has always welcomed tinkerersinventive filmmakers who are interested in taking genres conventions apart and fitting them back togethe .. Slate
3.0
The film initially makes good on these promises, but as is often the case with adapted shorts, it struggles to extend successfully beyond its original .. Flim List
4.5
As if it retains the feeling of a mother constantly reaching out with unrelenting hope. Film Inquiry
4.0
Mama delivers good old fashioned scares without cheap gross out and even moves us by its surprising and effectively executed lengthy climactic sequenc ..
3.0
Susan Grangers review of Mama (Universal Pictures) Creepy scares abound in this conventional creature feature. Susang Ranger
2.0
Theres no point approaching Mama with anything related to logic.Like most ghost stories, it has a few effectively creepy moments of quiet reflection s .. Observer
3.5
Its a bummer to say its more than you have any reason to expect from this kind of January release horror movie, but its exactly that, a satisfyingly f .. Movies
3.0
Theres a lot of imagination in the films scare tactics that remind me of the disturbing charm of Val Lewton movies of old. Flim Threet
2.0
Youve heard of children raised by wolves.How about children raised by a ghost Boston Herald
2.0
This time with Halo Mama, his attitude doesnt seem to have changed. The New Indian Express
3.0
Given time there is every expectation that the girls will be able to lead a normal life. Express
1.5
There is some majorly cheesy stuff going on here... but some elegantly simple scares too, really primal stuff involving unknown things that might be u .. Flickfilosopher
3.0
Occasionally walking on all fours, muttering like beasts, the kids are welcome additions to the honour roll of paedophobic horror. The Irish Times
3.0
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2.0
The filmmakers could have at least taken a spin down Monument Avenue for crying out loud. Coles Mithey
3.0
Theres something eerily effective about juxtaposing childhood innocence with the violent, the supernatural, the deranged. Evil shines all the more bri .. Detroit News
3.0
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity .. Hit Fix
2.5
Mama is tense and atmospheric honestly, I cant hate a film operating at this level cinematically. Film Freak Central
2.0
This middling horror flick squanders its potential and plays things mostly by the numbers. Oregon Live
3.0
The film is aimed at the single screen audience and will please them. 123telugu
3.8
A true cinematic visionary, his films frequently deliver breathtaking wonder and deep rooted terror in equal measure. Movies Tv Guide
3.5
Mama delivers on the thrills and eeriness, but it does it in its own good time. Maki At The Movies
1.5
Sadly, this particular Spanish Canadian co production never quite feels like the sum of its parts, devolving disappointingly into a nuts n bolts chill .. Cine Vue
3.0
But for those who favour a good old fashioned ghost story, bristling with suspense, this film should be embraced with open arms. Digital Spy
1.9
I guess a ghost doesnt need to act logically, being a ghost and all. Red Eye Chicago
3.8
respectable entry into the horror genre that values chills over kills. Stl Today
3.0
It lacks the requisite blood, gore and severed limbs for hard core horror fans, but Mama does offer the shadowy suggestiveness of some of the better J .. Cleve Land
3.8
Set in the real world yet fraught with foreboding whimsy, its a supernatural thriller in the classic vein, relying on crafty suspense and an eloquentl .. Dustin Put Man
3.0
Expanded from a sharp 3 minute short, this horror mystery is packed with clever jolts and witty freak out moments. Contact Music
3.0
Despite the logic glitches, this is a fine example of the dont look behind you school of horror filmmaking. Killer Movie Reviews
3.0
Feels like people who could be making a much better film spending too much time playing in the same old sandbox as everybody else. Antagony & Ecstasy
4.5
Mama is a reminder that a talented filmmaker can create a suspenseful and thrilling and horrifying experience with a talented cast, a compelling story ..
4.5
And as I said, the bare bones outline of the plot resembles a lot of other movies.Still, it is so artfully put together, with well observed set pieces .. Io9 Gizmodo
2.5
Good acting cant forgive bad effects or narrative choices, and yes, there are a lot of those. Punch Drunk Critics
1.5
The conceit isnt as wonderfully woven into the plot like Krishna Vamsi managed in Murari, though. Film Companion
2.5
Mama isnt all that scary and the plot points dont connect as well as they should, but the film stays afloat thanks to a combination of solid performan .. Shockya
1.5
There are lots of shocks but no real surprises in Andres Muschiettis Mama, a grimy, unpleasant Canadian Spanish co production from the stable of Guill .. Sbs
3.8
Besides, starting Mama off with a big financial crisis demonstrates that the movie has a good sense of whats genuinely scary about contemporary societ .. Daily Herald
3.0
All in all, this is stylishly efficient and well acted horror fare that doesnt bash the viewer over the head with its mythology.Mama is out now in the .. What Culture
3.0
While well executed, Muschiettis feature debut lacks the originality and flair to have much staying power, though it ends on a high with an unexpected .. The Skinny
3.0
What works: Its a good, old fashioned sit around the campfire ghost story, one that delivers on its sole reason for existence: to raise the hairs on t .. No La
1.0
Yet while its finale gestures at something emotional, getting there involves mucho familiar multiplex filler: loud screeches and some pretty silly bus .. Metro
1.0
Is it enough.Well, it seems churlish to admonish Andres Muschietti for pushing our buttons so effectively for much of the running time, but one wonder .. The Ooh Tray
2.5
The seeds of a truly great horror film are here, but they arent quite developed enough to leave you with something truly memorable. Movie Mezzanine
3.5
A very stylish ghost story with more on its mind than the usual slash and bleed horror flick. reason
1.5
Despite an intriguing premise and a few scenes that work really well, this is one of those horror films that get sillier as they go along. Bowling Green Daily News
2.5
While the child actresses are quite good, only Chastain makes an impression among the grown ups, and thats more for our willingness to chart her caree .. Clclt
1.5
Tipped as a family drama, the first half of the film doesnt even treat women as human beings. India Today
2.0
Mama turns out to be a film that doesnt go far enough into its own concept, skirting the edges of edginess without ever wanting to actually commit to ..
1.5
Venky Mamas trailer promises to deliver a potboiler that will entertain the audience. The Indian Express
3.0
Had it come out last October as originally scheduled, head to head with Sinister, it would have been a mistake. As it is, its a perfectly acceptable s .. Fat Guys At The Movies
2.0
The film quickly abandons this, making clear that Mama doesnt mean well certainly not for the girls guardians, and maybe not for the girls either. Film Blather
3.0
It has the guts to persist with a genuinely interesting and occasionally thought provoking idea, even if it muddles the denouement somewhat. Fan The Fire Magazine
1.0
In Mama, institute is as so often the case in movies a totally dirty word. Entertainment Time
1.0
Two thirds of the way through Mama a psychiatrist hypnotizing a little girl asks her if shes asleep. Yes, she says. In fact, by then, so is the audien .. Tri City Herald
3.0
MAMA: A new twist on an old formula But what impresses about this wellcrafted horror is how first time director Andy Muschietti manages to fashion the .. Daily Star
3.8
Creepy and strangely compelling, Mama isnt the junky horror flick you might expect. Qc Times
3.1
Muschietti makes the scares in Mama too obvious to be effective, but the quiet in between times suggest genuine horror ... Boston Phoenix
3.0
Perhaps its foolish to wish, but I hope someone in Hollywood can look at that chart and at least pretend its some kind of mandate.Mama Grant Land
3.0
The story telling may be a bit confused at times. But, youve got to love the genuine scares and images that Mama brings to the table. Movie Chambers
3.0
If the modern horror genre has taught us anything, its that theres only one thing creepier than ghosts: orphans. Sky
2.5
Its a horror film loaded with great ideas and multiple scares, but its deflated by horrendous CGI and ridiculous exposition. Bloody Disgusting
3.5
Jessica Chastain stars as the woman saddled with the task of growing up in a hurry as she suddenly must handle this situaitionthe performances are fin .. Schmoes Know
3.0
This is a picture about how a mothers love can be nourishing at its best but suffocating in the extreme. Chastain embraces that idea wholly, without s .. Film.com
3.0
As each contrivance piles it becomes clear that the filmmakers are just padding an otherwise sporadic and unmotivated series of jolts. Metro Times
1.5
But dont expect any redeeming qualities from this obsessive maternal apparition. Parent Previews
4.0
The film serves up a splendidly crafted ghost story that delivers chills, beautifully creepy visual effects, and even some true emotional drama. Kpbs
1.5
Promising pieces and a stylish presentation should be enough to at least recommend Mama, but the movie never coalesces into anything greater than the ..
3.0
Die hard del Toro fans will need little convincing to show up in theaters this weekend and should be mostly happy with Mama. Dread Central
3.0
Mama is the second PG 13 rated horror movie produced by the remarkable filmmaker, Guillermo Del Toro. The Diva Review
3.5
It takes this slight but ambitious horror flick to let her be flesh and blood fun. Movie Line
4.5
But its a pretty uneven film, to be honest.I loved the art design but a lot of the intended spookier scenes were shot through with weak CGI. Bad Ass Digest
1.5
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON STRAIGHT.COM, JAN.17, 2013 Poor Jessica Chastain. Ear Of Newt
3.0
Its always best to leave us guessing rather than show us the scary thing. Birmingham Mail
3.0
Cliches mount until the climax, which is strangely satisfying and anything but the happily ever after conclusion we have been bred to expect. Stardem
3.8
For about two thirds of its length, it promises to be a masterpiece of its type. It eventually succumbs to the Hollywood contagions of too much CGI an .. Gomemphis
3.0
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4.0
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1.5
Its just terrible, shallow people doing terrible, shallow things. Alternative Lens
2.0
While Del Toro uses fantasy elements to reach deeper into childhood fear (see Pans Labyrinth), Mama has flashes of terror then sets back to be, at bes .. Bangkok Post
2.0
Within the context of a modern Brothers Grimm fairy tale Mama considers the range of maternal instincts from dutiful indifference to selfish shelterin .. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
2.0
As Jessica gradually decides the girls are lovely examples of childhood in full bloom rather than cootie carrying carpet vermin, the ghostly CG manife .. Movie Juice
5.0
All published materials contained herein are owned by their respective authors and cannot be reprinted, either in their entirety or in selection, with .. Cinema Phile 2010 Blog Spo ..
2.5
Muschietti definitely has a future in this genre if he chooses to pursue it. Mania.com
1.5
Far more troubling, is the mind numbingly violent bigotfest The Last Stand.
1.5
The film is soaked in kitschy 80s nostalgia and is essentially an old fashioned melodrama that quickly becomes a slog. Cinema Express
3.5
Though some silliness pulls it down, Mama is reminiscent of both The Orphanage (another project del Toro shepherded) and The Ring, with strong emotion .. 7 Dvt
2.5
After establishing the fact that Venkatesh will have a mruthyu gandam from his nephew at the very beginning of the story, the movie doesnt have much c .. Greatandhra
3.5
Admirably, it achieves all its jolts without resorting to any blood, guts or gore. American Profile
2.0
Quite simply, the actress has little to do here besides look concerned and occasionally scream. Projected Figures
3.0
Its frankly laughable by the daft end, when Mama and her tragic tale are fully revealed.
3.8
Spanish director Andrs Muschietti introduces a rewarding emotional element and ends in a way too daring for American counterparts. Time Of India
2.0
If youve seen the short film that ultimately grew to become Mama, you have a good idea of what to expect.Stretched out to an hour and a half, that ton .. Topless Robot
1.5
If the subtle urine test wasnt enough, Ill clarify that Annabel doesnt want children. Bitch Media
2.5
Mama is a mixed bag, at best, but its finest moments are actually pretty decent. Blog The Horror Show
3.0
But he doesnt seem to question how Victoria (Megan Charpentier) and Lilly (Isabelle Nelisse) managed to survive on their own.
3.0
No mere shocker, but a thoughtful rumination on what it means to love, lose, and move on from lifes cruel blows. Projection Booth Blog Spot ..
2.0
Stylish and unflinching debut by Andrs Muschietti, complete with an unforgettable ending thats refreshingly honest and brutal...Very much a part of th .. ScreenAnarchy
2.0
Written on 22 February, 2013 Filed in Cinema releases Guillermo del Toro is fast becoming the Steven Spielberg of horror.The emphasis, at the end of a .. Electric Sheep Magazine
2.5
Unimaginative and far from scary, dont believe anyone who tells you Mama is worth your money or time. BET.com
4.0
This unnerving movie crawls its way under your skin and just keeps scratching at you, like an insect that has burrowed its way in and just keeps sinki .. Ticket Sarasota
2.5
I get worked up every year over which movies and performances are getting attention.It means something to me, and I know that it shouldnt. Lawrence
2.0
The film marks the American debut of the Korean director Kim Jee woon. Bloom Berg
3.1
Devotees of this genre should make a point of seeing the film, if only because its a great example of how to be creepy without resorting to clich. But .. National Post
1.5
Why this records keeper doesnt have a PKE Meter and Proton Pack is beyond understanding. Deep Focus Review
3.1
Mama is at its scariest when it plays in the shadows and employs Val Lewton shock cuts to make the girls fairly explode into the frame ... Sadly, by s .. Cinema Dope
3.5
Its a delight to see kids in horror given the license to act like kids messy, loud, untamed little shits instead of cold and calculating little psycho .. Camp Blood
4.5
Especially, Venkateshs comedy timing will make the audience laugh. The Hans India
3.8
Mama is skillfully made, and although Chastain is the best thing in it, shes not the only thing in it.
3.5
The results are a far more clever premise then one might expect from watching the short, especially with so many horror films now falling into the sam .. Shock Till You Drop
5.0
A powerful earthquake rocked Indonesias Lombok Sunday, sending people running from their homes and triggering a tsunami alert, just a week after a qua .. Voices Yahoo
1.5
If you are looking for blood and mayhem, youll be better off checking out Texas Chainsaw 3 D. While Mama is occasionally hamstrung by cliches, it is a .. Cele Buzz



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