Mother

  • 2017


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Positive Reviews 258
Negative reviews 80
Average Rating 3.6/5
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4.5
Bong invests even the minor characters with complex personalities, and hes often willing to spend more time with them than necessary. Av Club
2.0
Its almost unbelievable that something this narratively arty is being released as a mainstream horror movie, but the filmmaking ranks as some of Arono .. Av Club
4.0
This is a cinematic experience best gone into without too much context. Den Of Geek
2.0
The movie doesnt know when to stop.Lawrence is clearly the star of the movie. EW
5.0
It is a study of madness that is steeped in madness, a hallucination thats also an angry cry about the state of this world, but most importantly, a ci .. Rogerebert
4.4
Those looking for a straight up horror movie should definitely look elsewhere. Rogerebert
4.0
The expertly crafted soundscape places audiences inside the beautiful and terrifying old house. Common Sense Media
2.0
The auteurs super secret new psychological horror is a nightmarish dreamscape. Indie Wire
1.5
Lets just say the Guits save their most vile idea for last, as their exhausting debut a breathless half marathon of bad taste somehow builds to an eve .. Indie Wire
5.0
By all means, go to mother! and enjoy its roller coaster of weird exhibitionism. But be afraid, very afraid, only if youre hoping to see a movie thats .. Variety
3.0
Dont expect the Rosemarys Baby homage being suggested.Theres something more here hopefully it works for you. We Got This Covered
4.5
Miraculously, it remains cohesive throughout, despite the fact that for most of its running time youre likely to be wondering what the hell, exactly, .. Austin Chronicle
5.0
Theres a tension between this couple: a war of aloofness and neediness. Time Out
5.0
Or it could be a satirical portrait of a marriage and the humiliation involved in catering for a sleekly pompous man old enough to be your father.But .. The Guardian
4.0
Its a delirious, disgraceful experience just make sure you give it space to breathe. The Guardian
2.5
The finale pleads for awe and punishes itself and us for submitting to its vision, wearing its allusions like a crown of thorns.
2.5
What begins as a creepily insinuating chamber piece of domestic discord quickly takes on more metaphorical meanings, with drama giving way to outright ..
5.0
Part couched as a horror but also a wicked allegory, this is as formally provocative as it is thematically insistent, draped in horror tropes and reli .. Screen Daily
3.5
And though its repetitious and perhaps thematically simple to unpack its surprisingly audacious for a studio film and intrinsically gutsy for Jennifer .. Collider
4.5
Once its been established that narrative rules dont apply, mother! Collider
1.5
Black Swan evoked an artists switchback ride to madness and self immolation. Vulture
5.0
How the films compelling star Jennifer Lawrence may feel about this sentiment is another matter, but this is a tale that, like any number of fanciful .. The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
Im pretty sure that if you had glanced at me at the end, you would have seen Edvard Munchs The Scream quaking next to you.
5.0
Is it wrong to reveal a movies conceit, rather than elements of its story The New York Times
2.0
Better riff, too.).Aronofsky hasnt lost his sense of creeping dreadyou could take away everything from him, but you can never take thatand the movie i .. Paste Magazine
3.3
Although Darren Aronofskys mother! can be an exceptionally frustrating film, one never doubts that behind it there is a vision of what it all means. IGN
5.0
In a culture that increasingly values only childish power fantasies, movies like this are to be protected and highly regarded. Just not liked. E Film Critic
3.0
This is a film that starts off on a fever pitch and not only manages to crank it up from there but pretty much keeps up the frenetic pace for two soli .. E Film Critic
5.0
The programme blurb promised a home invasion thriller about love, devotion and sacrifice. Telegraph
5.0
The programme blurb promised a home invasion thriller about love, devotion and sacrifice. Telegraph
5.0
Art and life, order and chaos, gods and mortals, creation and destruction, mothers and fathers, women and men: This could be either the most claustrop ..
1.5
The plot is meaningless, Lawrence though great is tormented for perceived enjoyment, and the overall impact of the film feels like we should be kickin .. The Young Folks
4.0
Yet hes no villain, at least not in a nice, simple, straightforward movie way.
4.0
Like a vintage Roman Polanski film, Aronofskys outing is one that should subvert audience expectations at every turn, but whether or not they enjoy th .. JoBlo
2.5
While this concept is admirable and sounds fascinating on paper, it may not have been executed in the most compelling way. Screen Rant
3.8
However you interpret the flick, at the very least it will have you talking. Philly
2.0
Nor is it easy to summon much enthusiasm for a movie that manages a few effective moments but winds up as less a genuinely creepy haunted house thrill .. One Guys Opinion
3.8
Its more engrossing than terrifying, horrific instead of simply scary. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
Its a thought provoking but dizzying film about art super ceding life. Sover
3.1
Because of its nature, there are those who will love the film and those who will hate it.It thumbs its nose at conventions and goes off the deep end, .. ReelViews
3.0
It didnt click with audiences, forcing the filmmaker to retreat to the wilds of his low budget imagination. Blu Ray
4.4
Thus, we can bring back Aronofskys most recent effort, the mismatched Biblical epic Noah, a weird, unsatisfying collection of computer effects and str .. Combust Ible Celluloid
1.5
Written and directed by Darren Aronofsky, this allegorical and finally pretentious psychodrama often recalls his Requiem for a Dream (2000) in its dep .. Chicago Reader
3.8
Whatever the film is, its a strange, confounding, and unique experience, for sure. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
While the film works to a degree with its surface Polanski inspired horrors, it is within its metaphors that it truly terrorizes.
3.8
Impressive in its ambition, mother! doesnt quite reach the heights of Aronofskys Black Swan in terms of bizarre masterpieces, yet endless conversation .. Usa Today
2.5
Its ultimately clear that the movie couldve lost half of its running time without sacrificing any of its important story and character beats, with Noa .. Reel Film Reviews
4.5
Its so intense that I dont know if I can watch it again, but I definitely recommend it to any film buff or any Aronofsky fan. It definitely will make .. You Tube
2.5
I kind of want to see it again, but I really dont want to see it again... Its just a stress bomb. You Tube
4.5
Mother grabbed me from the beginning, and from my interpretation of the movie, I really liked it...I can see this movie aging very well for me. You Tube
1.0
First world problems and phony psychodrama form the basis of Darren Aronofskys Mother!, a self important bum numbing film masquerading as high class h .. The Times
3.0
This weeks films Mother! 18, 121 mins Victoria and Abdul PG, 112 mins Jennifer Lawrence is the reigning slob genius of American acting.There are many .. The Times
2.0
This is an original film, and I have not seen its equal this year. This is like the work of a mad genius. It is a twisted masterpiece of a film that n .. Lariat
4.0
This is about as self contained as a movie can get, but its also a stupendously tense, disturbing and powerful piece of filmmaking, with Aronofsky in .. News Review
4.3
Lawrence delivers her rawest, sometimes angriest performance to date. News Review
3.0
Shades of Rosemarys Baby and Get Out abound in Darren Aronofskys entertaining if muddled melodrama With its shriek of a title, Darren Aronofskys lates .. Radio Times
4.0
The beauty of such films is that audiences go in expecting one basic thing and come out with a much deeper experience. Screen It
2.0
Lawrence gives a very brave performance but its ultimately in a losing cause. Independent
4.4
That makes him a rare bird in a multiplex of comic book escapism and cheap formula. Rolling Stone
5.0
But this story doesnt end with the Bible.Its tendrils reach out farther than ancient times and origin myths. Decider
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
4.0
These stories play with fire and do what tales of horror and the macabre are supposed to: transmute real social fears into metaphorical charades for o .. Pop Matters
0.5
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
1.0
For its combination of ambition and audacity, this is a glorious piece of cinematic insanity. The Wrap
3.8
Its billing as a psychological thriller, however, isnt quite accurate. News Day
5.0
Credit Aronofsky with marshaling one of the ugliest and most frenetic visions of human nature at its worst; the anarchy accelerates at a breathtaking .. Film Journal
3.8
Spoilers ahead, though this is the rare film that benefits from having its intentions spelled out. New York Post
3.5
And yet when you leave, you cant deny: There is a lot of movie going on here. Az Central
3.0
Or is it an examination of how creativity can only result from destruction Smh
1.0
On the way out, it struck me as suitably inspired, a mildly lunatic directive that was of a piece with the movie itself.Logical, in an utterly illogic .. Smh
4.5
Best of all if the critic is any good you get a temporary parole from the prison of the self.Because if you do decide to see the film in question, you .. Npr
3.8
A film so thoroughly oppressive and bleak, so unflinchingly brutal, is to be thought about for days.On one level, the story is a complex psychological .. Star Tribune
0.0
But its the same hatred for women masquerading as feminism that a slasher flick engages in when it sexualizes a final girls terror for the titillation ..
3.8
Aronofsky ratchets up the tension by degree, employing claustrophobic camerawork and a sound design that slowly turns from minimal to maximal. Toronto Star
3.1
It is a genuinely fascinating portrait of a very complex film that made me appreciate it more. Q Network
1.0
Suhaee Abro, a classical dancer here cast right out of her comfort zone as the exquisitely beautiful, formidably feisty Nazo, is wonderful Its a treme .. Daily Mail
2.0
The first half is surprising and rather good, but the second half is a chaotic, indulgent and eventually rather disgusting mess. Daily Mail
2.0
Whereas Black Swan was a beautifully crafted psychological drama, however, this is an infuriating exercise in cacophonous style over substance. Flim List
4.5
Jennifer Lawrence delivered a compelling and captivating performance. Film Inquiry
5.0
Insatiable love and renewal are the themes of this claustrophobic, dark psychological thriller with supernatural undertones that plays out like a biza ..
1.0
Susan Grangers review of mother!.(Paramount Pictures) If you needed proof of the adage Love is blind, look no further than Jennifer Lawrence starring .. Susang Ranger
0.0
Its an odd sensation to still remember moments of technical brilliance in a movie I never want to see again. Observer
5.0
The reason the film draws attention to the fact that there is a generational gap between the ages of the two lead characters is simple, its uncomforta .. Flickering Myth
3.8
Lawrence is the heart and soul of the film, with the substantial presence to come off strong despite remaining so silent and non combative.The stand o .. Flim Threet
4.5
As the saying goes: One mans trash is another mans treasure (or ones most awful movie of the year is another ones best!), Flim Threet
1.5
But even though the movies effects are elaborate and expensive lookingthe house itself becomes a character, a prison folding in itself, or a mansion e .. Time
2.0
In Darren Aronofskys Mother! a film that could use a psychoanalyst as much as a film critic, a character played by Jennifer Lawrence, Aronofskys real .. Boston Herald
4.0
As this is such an interesting true story (or a mostly true story as an opening caption reveals), this feels like a cop out. At times, I was convinced .. Express
3.0
Jennifer Lawrence is very good as the paranoid title figure, the screenplay is clever and the craftsmanship is impeccable but this is a gruelling expe .. Express
2.0
But its a case of too much too late, and the extreme nature of the conclusion cant escape the fact that its in service of an absurd allegory. The Film Stage
3.8
But at heart its a wormy, increasingly outlandish portrait of a creative artist in torment, hard to live with when suffering from writers block and co .. Chicago Tribune
4.5
Instead, its a riveting and moving look at the power of creation, the price of devotion and the obsession that lies at the heart of all types of love. Bullz-Eye
3.5
But then theres always the chance theres something deeper, something more personal. Uproxx
5.0
But its certainly a thing.There is no solution to such a film, but, to make some sense of it, remain aware that Jennifer Lawrences character all are u .. The Irish Times
4.5
And if not for another bravura performance by that lead actress, the film might easily have collapsed under the weight of its own pretensions. The Atlantic
5.0
It escalates to an astonishing scale, while still containing its intensity entirely within the house, carried by utterly fearless, bravura filmmaking. Birth Movies Death
4.5
The strangeness of the film proceeds to one of the most mind numbing climaxes in recent memory. Deccan Chronicle
5.0
And scary.But Jennifer Laws incredible face, her unique emotional honesty, absolutely repay this ceaseless gaze. Standard
3.0
You may love it or hate it, or both, but you cannot ignore it and will not forget it. Standard
0.0
Nobody knows.On the positive side, Lawrence gives a wrenching performance, undoubtedly Oscar nomination worthy. Tony Medley
2.0
Those viewers will savor meticulous storytelling, terrific ensemble performances, and brilliant editing in a cinematic masterpiece comparable to anyth .. Coles Mithey
4.4
This is a movie conceived by a master cineaste who knows how to surprise and amaze in a manner so few other filmmakers apparently do, the creative aft .. Movie Freak
3.0
Its a tough nut to crack, but its a trip to trying to break it open. Exclamation point earned. Detroit News
2.5
It leaves everyone except Pfeiffer, who gets to be wonderfully bitchy all too briefly, ill defined proxies for ideas.
5.0
This one is a great big screw you to the very concept of playing it safe.Something about that is exhilarating. Aisle Seat
4.5
As a tale of unnerving bruised forearm suspense and apocalyptic chaos, it is spectacular. Forbes
1.0
The overall effect is both desperately cryptic and preciously pointless, like repeatedly taking a wrong turn down David Lynchs Mulholland Drive in a c .. Herald Sun
3.0
This might be auteur cinema, but its also auteur cinema that exists to tear that idea to shreds and dissect its most fragile inner parts. Consequence Of Sound
2.5
Darren Aronofskys mother! is one part early Roman Polanski, one part pseudo Harold Pinter, and two parts apology from a driven artist.And none of it a .. Nj
4.0
This is not orthodox, to put it mildly, but it makes for a completely fascinating new mythology. Vox
3.0
Perhaps its another biblical inspired tale, or a study on the creative process of a stunted writer. Hey U Guys
2.0
Seldom has a title ever earned its exclamation point in more emphatic fashion. The Play List
5.0
It resembles Viridiana, of course, and The Exterminating Angel.It resembles all the great symbolist films because its one of them. Film Freak Central
5.0
Go in cold, knowing as little as possible, and let one of the greatest movies of the year explode before your unbelieving eyes. Now Toronto
5.0
A saintly Jennifer Lawrence fights off annoying and unwelcome houseguests in Darren Aronofskys latest hallucinatory thriller. Film School Rejects
4.5
Aronofskys latest is nothing less than an allegorical retelling of all the better bits of the Old and New Testaments. Film Ink
4.0
After a summer of superheroes and sequels, the fall movie season brings us back to the years other big trend: the metaphor movie. Maki At The Movies
5.0
Mother! is perhaps Aronofskys most extreme film to date, but if youre going to go over the top, you might as well break through the ceiling and head f .. Cine Vue
5.0
Its a nightmarish fantasy of biblical madness from the director who dared to cast Russell Crowe on a sea of trouble as Noah. Mirror
4.0
But whatever your feelings, you wont be able to stop watching for fear you might miss a second of its nuttiness. Games Radar
4.5
Absolutely crazy, bizarre in a very refreshing way! The plot engagingly communicates an allegorical message that ignites thorough discussion. You Tube
3.0
Published on Sep 18, 2017 Here is my review, analysis, and explanation of Mother! You Tube
3.5
Drug doom prophecy Requiem for a Dream is the masterpiece you never want to watch again; Hitchcock in a tutu ballet thriller Black Swan had punters do .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.5
Or you can just enjoy being taken on an intense fever dream, startlingly realised by a filmmaker at the top of his game. Star Burst Magazine
3.5
The two share a chemistry we didnt expect, giving the films final moments more heart and more heft than they would have deserved otherwise. Star Burst Magazine
3.0
Theres zero nuance in mother! Theres no humanity either, as the characters are broad brush outlines with the souls extracted and crushed. Lw Lies
4.0
All this taken together may make mother! a deeply personal movie, and the more personal it is to Aronofskys life and interior beliefs, the more distur .. Abc
4.0
To say more would be to do Aronofskys film a grave disservice, but suffice to say it aint polite and it sure aint subtle as all hell breaks loose. Digital Spy
4.0
Doing so will be disappointing, though, despite how incredible the spectacle is. Flicks
4.4
Naysayers will no doubt argue that mother! is an incomprehensible mess. But as sheer visceral filmmaking, its a must see. Stl Today
4.5
Is it a far reaching indictment of Americas lifestyle consumerism, or just a movie about how far Aronofsky has his head up his ass Is it brilliant Is .. The Stranger
2.0
He cant get enough of it.The next hour of the movie takes on the look and feel of a speed driven, psychotic dream. Cleve Land
3.0
But after two hours of utter chaos, youre left wondering what it all really means, and why, exactly, Aronofsky put us through it. Screen Crush
3.0
The exclamation mark is Aronofskys the reaction will be yours alone, this being a film that prides itself on its ability to rile and divide. Ft
3.0
Its more interesting, but equally pointless, to guess what in Gods name the film maker is saying overall. Independent Ie
3.5
But this bonkers family horror movie perhaps has more in common with his ambitious existential sci fi epic The Fountain: this is a resolutely symbolic .. Contact Music
4.0
Like the true master of dream logic, David Lynch, Aronofsky doesnt care if you get it. Film Racket
4.5
A very interesting visual finish, from the scenes and the very precise performances of the leading quartet to the photograph that imitates different s ..
4.5
You have to see it to value it for yourself, because it seems unthinkable to me to be able to recommend it or not to anyone. Its mixture of fascinatio ..
3.1
mother! is a scorched earth confession that still gets its sins wrong. Larsen On Film
2.0
For all its thunderous cinematic effects and spongily embedded symbols, this is Aronofskys most literary, most empty film. The Arts Desk
5.0
I cant remember the last time I woke up still thinking about a movie the next morning. The Sun
3.5
And thats good if it keeps audiences coming to theaters, which is where this film needs to be seen to fully appreciate its disturbing pictures, skin c .. Wsj
4.0
So is everything else.Its the resonance with the audience that is lacking. Killer Movie Reviews
2.0
Expect it to be one of the most polarizing films of the new fall film season.Youll either like it, or loathe it. Patriot Ledger
4.4
This is not your Friday night, popcorn and Red Vines kind of movie, but easily the most divisive film a major Hollywood studio has released in decades .. Sltrib
3.5
If youve seen a million horror movies, you might think you have a somewhat good idea of whats going to happen next.Well, youre wrong. Film
3.5
Those expecting frights will be disappointed, but viewers interested in experimental drama should be intrigued. Scmp
4.0
Its horrifying on many levelsand yet theres something deeply admirable about it. Io9 Gizmodo
2.5
Lawrence pouts and screams and cries with great gusto. Her eyes dart about with mad fear at the lunatics who have invaded her house. Its a big perform .. Chicago Sun Times
0.4
Its nonetheless fascinating and captivating enough to hold your attention. Nyc Movie Guru
4.0
Nothing aboutis given out easily, and what discoveries there are could be the subject of intense debate. Punch Drunk Critics
3.0
Theres a lot to like and dislike here. The filmmaking aspects and actresses are superb. Where Aronofsky goes off the rails is the substance, a long ru .. Movie Web
3.0
If youre going to shake your fist at the heavens, you may as well do it with some style. Sandiego Reader
4.8
Darren Aronofskys disturbing visuals and psychological mindf**cks are frightening but nonetheless entertaining. We Live Entertainment
4.8
I can totally understand how and why someone wouldnt like this film but I found it to be a brilliant and one of a kind masterpiece. mother! is one of .. We Live Entertainment
4.5
Although its absolutely not for casual moviegoers, mother! is mandatory viewing for anyone remotely serious about the medium. Cinemix Tape
4.5
You cant accuse the movie of having too little ambition or too few ideas. The Ringer
4.0
A horror movie in the traditional sense this is most assuredly not. Dead Line
1.5
Aronofsky wants mother! to have the intensity and inner logic of a sweaty nightmare. But its a fake cinematic fever dream the kind made by a director .. Film Comment
3.0
has a hard time maintaining a suspension of disbelief, its prestige aims hampered by the conventions of the genre it commits to. One Room With A View
4.5
Darren Aronofskys latest film, mother!, is a unique film to say the least but it should never have been marketed as a horror film nor should it have h .. Solzy At The Movies
3.0
Its a stunning piece of moviemaking showcasing moviemaking itself, a shot of David Lynch with a Peter Greenaway chaser designed to slip us a cinematic .. Daily Herald
5.0
Mother! is not a film to which you will have a middling reaction: you may be deeply shocked, you may be appalled, you will more than likely have a hot .. The Shiz Nit
4.4
The movie will demand your patience and your abilities to withstand the most gruesome parts of ones self. Awards Circuit
1.9
Lets call it an absurdist nightmare thats so over the top it feels like a rerouted Beckett or Ionesco play.In other words, expect more laughs than gas .. Bitly
4.0
Religious iconography is rife and this allegorical tale is densely packed, with plenty of layers to peel back. The Skinny
1.5
Her devotion to reconstructing the strange octagonal country manse from which she doesnt seem able to leave is broadly metaphorical of the supportive .. Scots Man
4.5
Mother! is an impressive technical achievement, one that grabs hold of viewers with a vice like grip and drags them through two hours of utter chaos.I .. The Verge
2.0
For some, the beauty of the photography and Aronofskys determination to confuse will make it a masterpiece. Metro
5.0
Theres been a deluge of backlash to the film since its original marketing as some type of grindhouse horror film, more akin to Black Swan than the res .. The Daily Beast
4.5
Aronofsky has long taken a certain sadistic glee in following his exquisite female subjects to the depths of hell, whether it be Natalie Portmans obse .. The Daily Beast
4.5
But what makes Mother! a true horror movie, perhaps one of the most effective made for many years, is the power dynamic it meticulously constructs and .. The Ooh Tray
1.5
The lack of real characters leaves us to contemplate the movies thick Biblical underbrush, its familiar environmental messaging, and its escalating su .. reason
1.5
The script is tiresomely philosophical without having any philosophy, and all that leaves behind is its non stop mood creating. Alternate Ending
4.0
Is it a reflective apology from Aronofsky even.In truth, mother! can be about whatever you want it to, making it one of those rare films that you can .. Scifi Now
1.5
A film can be vile, it can be upsetting and unpleasantnicety is not required of great cinema (or even good cinema). Lainey Gossip
3.1
mother!, for this viewer, felt long and punishing; artful yet self sabotaging, eventually crumbling. I never looked away but I never want to see it ag .. Seattle Times
4.0
Films that are great usually live with you for a while, demanding your time as you comb through them for exactly what they mean to you. mother! is one .. The Mary Sue
4.5
This dishrag isnt the Jennifer Lawrence weve grown to admire: strong, shrewd, scrappy and assertive. Film Journal International ..
2.0
This isnt surprising since the filmmaker doesnt have a subtle bone in his body; his films just dont operate that way. Fresh Fiction
4.5
Nothing is quite so awkward as a strained allegory with delusions of grandeur. East Bay Express
4.0
As transgressive as horror films ever get, Mother! will still frustrate many fans of that genre.Its first half has slow stretches, its repetitions can .. Seven Day Svt
5.0
On top of all of that, mother! is a fever dream of a cinema experience, audacious and utterly unique.Be warned: youll either love it or hate it. Concrete Play Ground
4.5
This is the directors most powerful movie to date it makes Noah look like a Sunday school picnic but its a raw power, not contained by anything resemb .. National Post
5.0
Its a real widening gyre of a movie, set adrift by the vicissitudes of both theological and cinematic history, with no human center to hold it down. New Republic
5.0
It doesnt take a great deal of exegesis to render up these ideas; fortunately the sheer presence of the movie gives it a power that transcends its use .. Bfi
4.5
In practice, mother! is, for 90 minutes or so, an entertaining and intimate horror movie, which is a throwback and commentary on two classics of the g .. Original Cin
2.5
An amazingly uneven and increasingly hysterical horror/melodrama that is so over the top that even the central performance of Jennifer Lawrence cant r .. The Australian
5.0
Lawrences exceptionally moving performance, the one subtle thing here, is probably all that makes the film bearable. People
3.0
Mother! is one of those films that will confuse you due to Aronofsky trying to combine way too many subliminal symbolisms relating to religion and it .. Rendy Reviews
4.0
With its bleeding walls and floorboard, it looks like a horror film, but as the cheese dream insanity mounts it moves beyond any single genre. Sky
4.5
To fully appreciate the mother! experience, you must see it in a theater, where you are forced to commit. You either engage with it or you run screami .. Third Coast Review
2.0
Sure, Aronofsky has given us something to talk about, but this unintentionally campy exercise is so gleefully entrenched in its reliance on shock valu .. Ion Cinema
5.0
They are like modest reboots of the overscaled daydreams in Stillers colossal misfire The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, another misguided Gen X update .. National Review
0.0
To experience the final half hour is to understand what it must feel like to be a clump of broccoli in a Cuisinart. National Review
5.0
The film is a one size fits all allegory, gloriously visceral in the moment but too easily decoded to endure. New States Man
3.5
Disorienting moments aside, Aronofsky delivers an atmospheric and intense tale. The New Paper
1.5
Darren Aronofskys mother! is basically the Batman v Superman of psychological horror. Cultured Vultures
4.5
All of Aronofskys tools and technical talents are on flagrant display. New City Film
0.0
This is no joke.Darren Aronofsky calls it a Psychological Horror Mystery Drama. Review Express
3.5
Aronofsky, rather like Bardems poet, takes on big, grandiose themes and ideas. Winnipeg Free Press
3.5
This is a movie that we experienced as thrilling for the first hour and annoying for the second; the annoying part was likely just our own longing for .. Toronto Sun
1.5
... mother! gives the feeling of being a first script treatment, full of ideas and symbols, but that would have to be polished and be more concise.
4.5
Darren Aronofsky delivers one of his most daring films with endless metaphors and disturbing sequences.
4.5
Its lack of tragic impact keeps it from true greatness, and I think this is down to Lawrence. Fw Weekly
5.0
It is a tense and exciting film one of Aronofskys best and Lawrence has never been better. Ap News
4.0
That may seem too basic a moral, but the fractured fable preceding it has enough flashes and flourishes of art to make this house visit worth the surr .. Vue Weekly
1.9
This franchise starter bows briefly to PC scolds but otherwise sticks the landing. Hollywood Into To
5.0
Part of the fun is going into mother! knowing as little as possible so that you and your friends can argue afterwards about what it all means. Mash Able
3.5
Impossible to predict what will happen from one minute to the next, the insanity of the script only grows as the minutes pass by with Lawrence deliver .. Cairo 360
3.8
The Bardem character is an artist incapable of loving anyone but himself; nothing matters apart from his work and its acceptance by the world.The movi .. Sf Chronicle
1.5
A thriller without tension isnt very thrilling, and a horror film without real emotional stakes isnt very horrifying. Mid West Film Journal
1.5
Aronofsky wants, above all else, to make people think deeper than the films surface plot and provoke discussions on everything from climate change to .. Tulsa World
5.0
Parts of mother! are maddening, even obtuse, and yet Aronofsky plays it fair. Washington City Paper
4.0
The end result is a film that doesnt really make sense while also refusing to allow us to ask WHY it doesnt make sense.
4.5
Part of what makes a horror work is that the subtext of the horror prods at a more deeply personal fear. Film Ireland
3.5
Strangers are carrying on and you wonder if maybe this is all a dream, until the obnoxious guests put too much weight on a sink, despite warnings.This .. Thril List
5.0
As to what it might have to say, youll drive your own self mad trying to figure it out.Is it allegorical Spectator
4.5
It is not for everyoneand thats probably why folks should check it out. Bloody Disgusting
1.5
Darren Aronofskys buzzed about horror film is a little overbearing OH, MOTHER!.Can this really be the end Metro Active
3.1
At one point the house becomes a kind of theater for all the chaos of modern life: terrorism, protests, religious fanaticism, militarization run amok. .. Heral
4.0
Mother! is a mentally exhausting slog that is likely to prompt walkouts. But those who stay and tough it out will be rewarded with a provocative dark .. News
3.5
A deliberately opaque movie. Like looking into a self reflective mirror you will take away whatever you put into it. The only thing sure about it is t .. Richard Crouse
4.4
If it holds a mirror up to ourselves, we should be horrified at what we see. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
1.9
But the only thing more annoying to your average agnostic than your average Bible thumper is your average angry atheist. Free Beacon
1.3
But the underlying story, which never progresses beyond the trick of its creation allegory, leaves us cold.Never has fire felt so frigid. Film Festival Today
2.5
is all too often a hateful, deliberately incomprehensible experience, and altogether about as pretentious as, well, most of Darren Aronofskys other mo .. Adelaide Review
1.5
Here is one laughably silly exchange of dialogue that typifies the movies undercooked ideas. Impulse Gamer
5.0
Director Darren Aronofskys wild ass horror movie aims big maybe too big. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
3.0
The pleasure in writer director Darren Aronofskys feverishly surrealistic allegory about God and His creations is seeing how he (Aronofsky) translates .. Crooked Marquee
2.5
This is more a film to admire for its audacity in throwing everything into the proverbial kitchen sink. Film Forward
1.5
Aronofsky can prove to be very skillful with the psychological or even physical construction of his protagonists, but here the philosophy, to define i ..
5.0
Its a true conversation piece and perhaps even an effort of mad brilliance. Hollywood News
4.5
The film suggests that the act of creating art can be beautiful and richly rewarding. Kpbs
5.0
Nothing is ever enough, Bardem tells Lawrence near the movies end. Saportare Port
2.5
The chemistry between Lawrence and Bardem is also minuscule and Ive also reached my saturation point when it comes to Lawrences lacklustre performance .. Iol Co Za
4.5
Never before has a film left me so discombobulated and at a loss for words.But what I knew from the moment that the credits began to roll is that I lo .. Dread Central
4.5
Have you ever wanted to see a movie that makes you wonder whether youve actually died, and whether what youre watching is your eternal punishment for .. Esquire
4.5
An unsettling psychological thriller that goes for broke, and I admire it for both its unceasing momentum and stunning audacity Splice Today
2.5
Aronofsky manages to make the film hide the narrative weaknesses under the curtain of the allegories that make up society.
4.5
A beautiful and indelible work of film. A relentless cinematic allegory. The work of a visionary.
4.5
A bonkers fever dream of epic proportions with overt religious overtones that will leave the faithful and less so alike puzzling over what it all mean .. L.A. Biz
2.0
It is full of vapid characters and overwrought imagery Unfortunately, soup is also the perfect word to describe this pretentious mess of a film. Bbc
4.5
Nor can these visual flourishes completely dissipate the fact that Aronofsky may be more interested in showcasing his stylistic mastery than in actual .. Cinema Scope
2.5
When I saw the TV trailer for Darren Aronofskys Mother! I thought it looked like a pretty decent horror flick... But now that Ive seen it, I dont know .. Ear Of Newt
5.0
Extraordinary and creepy. This film plays in a dense ground of surrealism and metaphore that works for some willing viewers. .
3.8
The finale is so obvious that its maliciously funny.Its Aronofsky winking at his ultra black Bunuelish joke. Buffalo News
1.5
The end leaves you feeling it was all much ado about nothing.The acting is solid but Lawrence feels miscast. Huffing Ton Post
3.5
mother! begins rather slowly, but by the end its a swirly, surreal, shockingly disgusting head trip that is pelting you with allegories and freakiness .. Pgh City Paper
5.0
Lawrence carries the burden of conveying the films heart and its terror. Metro Weekly
5.0
If you are one of them and you want to relive Ellen Burstyns acid trip on a larger scale, then by all means check it out.The movies strongest asset is .. Leonard Mal
5.0
So be prepared to really commit yourself to this one.Its not an easy film to understand (Im pretty sure nobody has fully deciphered it yet), but the p .. The Mercury
4.5
They say necessity is the mother of invention. Well, writer director Darren Aronofskys mother! certainly is inventive. At Home In Hollywood
5.0
Alexander Payne may be our leading cinematic satirist, and his latest effort is a pretty good movie with dreams of being a masterpiece. Vogue
3.8
However strange youve heard Mother! is, I guarantee it is much stranger. Twin Cities
4.0
With mother!, Aronofsky seeks, in a wild and uninhibited way, to give shape to the essence of creation and destruction, to the chaos that surrounds an .. Enfil Me
5.0
Its exhilarating. Its horrifying. Its the closest mainstream cinema has gotten to extreme cinema in years. Junkee
4.5
Everyone thinks theyre Mother in this. Most people arent self aware enough to realize theyre the horde. Monsters And Critics
4.5
Aronofsky gleefully drags his audience through a bevy of carnage but maintains just the pace to gaslight viewers into understanding the films Polanski .. Film Monthly
3.0
is bad art of the highest degree, destined to incite anger and launch substantive and heated conversations, making it a valuable and worthwhile truly .. The Reader (Omaha, NE)
4.0
But perhaps thats deliberate, as its hard not to feel deep empathy for such an innocent victim. The Jam Report
3.5
If youre already a fan of Aronofskys other frenzied exercisesBlack Swan, Pi, Requiem for a Dreammother! is a safe ish space to go in blind.Undecided Student Edge
5.0
Best bring a strong stomach.THE VERDICT The film everyones talking about, this is a head spinning ordeal horror for cineastes Bare chested jingoism Am .. Metro News
3.5
The capable but increasingly uneasy beauty is quite literally a homemaker. Daily Telegraph
4.5
When the camera isnt moving, almost every shot of her is done in tight close up. KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
0.5
Its bad. Its bad because its both too obvious yet not obvious enough. Its bad because its a 15 minute short films worth of ideas expanded into two hou .. Memphis Flyer
2.0
It feels like two hours of community service.None of it is remotely frightening, except in the sense that it devours 117 minutes of ones rapidly dwind .. Ex Press
3.8
mother! is a film that will not leave anyone indifferent, whether it leaves a good or bad impression, which is one of the most marvelous elements of c .. Konexión
1.5
What seems an intimate drama between a poet tormented by the creative blockade and a young housewife who wants to conceive a child soon becomes a sort .. Fotogramas
2.0
Most people might think Antarctica is the most remote location on earth.Its not. The Monitor
2.5
Aronofsky is taking a long look in the mirror andseeing the creative monster stare back at him... its over the top.Its repulsive and ugly. Its abusive .. Ex Press
4.5
Throughout the opening, theres something off abouteverythingand the tension builds from our understanding that something isnt right. idobi.com
4.4
Bravo, Mr. Aronofsky and bravo everyone who helped birth something as insane and personal as Mother! into our cookie cutter world. Play Boy
5.0
Perhaps the wildly graphic special effects were off putting; and yet this same viewer thought Black Swan (another high budget picture with no small am .. Arts Fuse
3.5
Starting out as quietly hypnotic then invisibly morphing into something thats morbidly fascinating in the levels of outrageousness it reaches, its a w .. Fanboys of the Universe
4.0
But the arguable lead of the film, Lieberher, gives the best performance of the Losers Club by fleshing out a character that isnt given that much of a .. Smash Cut Reviews
3.5
So why, when these films have so much in common, does Kubricks seem like a perfectly realized work of art while Aronofskys may strike us as hollow and .. Ny Books
3.0
Darren Aronofskys Mother! is a masterpiece that might make even fans of extreme horror movies wince.Its stylish, complex and superbly acted by Jennife .. My States Man
5.0
Is Absolutely Not For Everyone Jennifer Lawrences mindblowing new movie is tough to love, but even harder to forget. Buzz Feed
4.5
...intelligent, perceptive, and special. Having said all that, while this is a film I profoundly admire, I never want to see this film again. About Boulder
5.0
But those who see it will be held rapt from the very first frame to the films fiery crescendo. Wbur
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 .. The Cinema Phile Blog
5.0
105 of the best ever jokes and one liners from the Fringe What is the Dele Alli challenge and how do you it Make no mistake, Darren Aronofskys mother! .. I News
0.5
is the thought provoking product of a singularly ambitious artistic vision, though it may be too unwieldy for mainstream tastes. Cosmopolitan
2.5
It was supposed to be an edgy, innovative, horror mystery experience. Instead, its a big pretentious pile of piffle. Ohio
4.5
An ambitious project that explores the deepest nightmares about family and the world, like all things Aronofsky, you will leave the movie with more qu .. Business Insider
3.0
The allegory at its core remains its weakest element, and while it does dent the movie rather badly it does not entirely defeat it.
4.0
Sometimes it soars; other times, it goes too far and doesnt justify its excess. The Lonely Film Critic
3.0
I understand the allegory Aronofsky is going for here, but that doesnt necessarily mean it was a pleasant experience. Mad About Movies Podcast
4.5
Although some moments are grotesque, the work of Jennifer Lawrence is impeccable. Excelsior
4.5
The story that is subject to this deluge of symbols is as simple as elaborate and therefore the result is as simple as elaborate.
4.5
Mother! is that movie that you want to hate, but its impossible not to fall in love with it. El Mundo (Spain)
0.5
Not since Scream 2 has a movie with a top secret plot made you feel so dumb for ever caring. The Coast
5.0
So, the religious stuff, the Mother Nature analogy, it isnt the sole interpretation. Father Son Holy Gore
1.0
Its baffling, disengaging escalation, and by the time all hell breaks loose, youve just kind of tuned out.
3.1
Will you love it Will you hate it Will you love it a little and hate it a littleas I did Which of its grab bag of allegories will resonate most with y .. Baltimore Magazine
1.0
may be visually arresting but its hollow at its core, embracing an implausible, nearly surreal darkness that is inept and devoid of any sense. Always Good Movies
1.5
A film that is overwhelmed by its own ambitions, behind which is a filmmaker drowned in a whirlwind of ego torrential swirl. Butaca Ancha
4.5
but she doesnt trust Him anymore and doesnt even want to show her son to Him. Bitch Media
3.1
Shes fixing up their magnificent house out in the middle of nowhere while hes struggling to find the words. La Movie Boeuf Wordpress
4.5
isnt for the mainstream audiences it was promoted for; it isnt even the provocative horror film it was made out to be.
5.0
It is also, yes, about motherhoodboth the love and protectiveness that comes with it and the horror that can so easily seep into its foundation. The Fright File
3.0
Darren Aronofskys mother! is the disturbing R rated Bible allegory no one asked for, but is sure to stimulate lively conversation.
1.0
The last star studded American movie to cause this much consternation was La La Land. Daily Review
1.5
Something about their behavior just doesnt seem right, thats for damn sure, but we cant put our finger on it. Awards Daily
4.0
On the whole, Mother! is the presence of human tragedy with the disappearance of ethics and humanism. La Nación (Costa Rica)
3.5
Aronofsky isnt known for subtlety, so what starts out as late period Luis Bunuel style Have I gone crazy or has everyone else gone crazy absurdist far .. Geek
3.0
Vaughn developed a fast paced, balletic camera.Its a kind of action whiplash from your seat thats right on the edge of discombobulation. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.5
It should be applauded for its unwavering commitment to breaking the stereotypical and formulaic Hollywood tropes. Cinemacy
5.0
In 121 minutes, the writer director creates a vision that is equal parts horror, satire, polemic and sheer abomination. The Globe And Mail
4.4
The result is a mature performance that grounds the movie and allows his co star to shine. News Gazette
4.0
Most films are so safe and bland these days, its damned refreshing to watch something this frantically unhinged. Spliced Personality
0.5
HOW IS THAT A THING IS THIS A DREAM I DONT UNDERSTAND AAAAAHHHHH!
1.5
A dignified effort in Aronofskys struggle to grasp and express the elusive concept of God. El Universal
4.0
I think this may be one of those movies that movie purists, critics, and others in the film industry will simply drool all over. Its without question .. The Movie Blog
1.5
From a Christian theological perspective, its also a very flawed movie. Sojo
1.5
It cannot but be taken seriously, notwithstanding the Biblical allusions around every corner. Nuvo
3.8
... demands of the viewer something more than putting together a story...
2.0
But it is so cryptic that it will take countless viewings and hours of study to fully comprehend and appreciate. Crunch On This
5.0
This is a work of art that demands respect regardless of how one individual reacts to it. The AU Review
4.0
A paranoid nightmare that made me near hyper ventilate for a solid half hour. FrewFilm
4.5
succeeds precisely where Aronofskys earlier films do not; it doesnt pretend to be realism, nor does it simply bat its eyes at horror. Hyperallergic
4.5
It is simply a work worth appreciating for the courage with which it is made. Vanguardia (Mexico)
4.0
Undoubtedly Aronofskys best film to date, the film is unsubtle, uncomfortable and genuinely unsettling just make sure you dont take it at face value.
2.5
Lawrence gets increasingly gaslighted, but Aronofsky takes that soap opera stew far too far, lurching from a laugh out loud budget busting mess of hea .. The New Daily (Australia)
4.5
Maybe a masterpiece, but most definitely crafted to capture the public with its mystery. Riot Material
1.0
And a metaphor as unexceptional as what we have here is nothing but a dead metaphor.Tired, trite, a dead metaphor has no chance in hell of ascending t .. Another Gaze
4.0
If you think thats unbearably pretentious, wait until you get a load of this vomit. Isolated Nation
5.0
The finale of MOTHER! is devastating and brilliantly filmed.It is chaos that nurtures creativity but what if that creativity is meant for something gr .. Films In Review
2.0
His cutting and scratching is less about finding a groove; instead hes ratcheting up the tension, every second, refusing to allow us the chance to soa .. Dayton City Paper
5.0
The allegorical connotations beg for viewers to deconstruct and make sense out of this cinematic Mobius strip. Sassymamainla
4.0
The most controversial and polarizing Aronosfky movie, and also his most ambitious, mother! is an experience that doesnt end when the credits start ro .. Movie Network
4.5
It makes us feel better about ourselves, albeit in a contrived way. Vice
4.5
Mother bears the weight of Christianitys vexed ideas about femininity. Christian Century
5.0
Nature simply gives and gives, and humanity takes and takes until the world ends and everyone is dead.The physical abuse Nature suffers at the hands o .. Legionofleia
1.5
Still, pretentious and overblown as it most certainly is, there is enjoyment to be had while watching (or even re watching) Mother! The Magazine of Fantasy & ..
2.0
Film writer Mike Ryan pointed out that CinemaScore doesnt necessarily measure a films quality, but rather what audiences are expecting. Qz
4.5
Him (Javier Bardem) doesnt have writers block, or make questionable decisions as a husband and father. Nightmare on Film Street
2.5
Its unique, different and obtuse, no doubt about it; but that doesnt mean it works.
4.5
It would be both clich and accurate to say that the house is another character in the film, I will make the argument that the house is the films score .. Film Thrills
5.0
Oh, and its terrifying as well.It makes It look like a goofy comedy. Mara Movies
4.0
Aronofskys achievement here is the sheer force and momentum of his filmmaking.When everything onscreen is in the service of one big metaphor (whatever .. Pitch
1.5
Mother! starts as elegantly as Black Swan and concludes as grotesquely stupidly as Pi, but you cant take your eyes off it, for good and ill. Wizard World
4.5
One of the most thought provoking and visceral movies Ive seen in awhile. Hannahhoolihan
4.5
Aronofsky crafted a movie that defies genre labels, and attacks on a visceral level. Goomba Stomp
4.5
There is so much to say about Mother! and so many layers to explore that I imagine theology, psychology, film and sociology PhD students will have at .. View From The Dark
4.5
She mourns: You never loved me, you just loved how much I loved you. Marie Claire
1.5
The sum of mother! is a stew of a very basic thriller stretched out with surrealism and freshman philosophy. Ms En Scene
1.5
If its not yet clear, Aronofsky doesnt provide any given names in the film. Ww2 Kqed
4.5
The film can at times feel like a short story Botoxed into existence with an infusion of Hollywood money and special effects. Burnaway.org
4.5
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5.0
is it doesnt have to be an attack on faith if you dont want it to be.
4.5
Although hes deferential to the poet, the traveler barely acknowledges her existence.
4.5
With great performances from its cast, especially Lawrence if ever there was a prime example of a young actress putting it all out there, its this the .. 3Aw



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