It's difficult to see Darren Aronofsky's mother! as anything other than incendiary filmmaking. The film is Biblical in both concept and content, which has already alienated some and divided most. His previous effort, Noah, had a similar, if less polarising, effect. Historically, Aronofsky's work has tended toward the twisted, and mother! continues this trend. This isn't a happy film. Nor is it a hopeful one. Despite his brilliance, the director wants a level of commitment from each of his viewers that just isn't possible given the material and the approach. Still, it's an evocative film that challenges viewers to sit through their own darkest impulses and reflect. It's also masturbatory in every sense, but were you expecting anything less from a pretentious showboat like Aronofsky?
mother! pulls captivating performances out of Jennifer Lawrence (mother) and Javier Bardem (Him), both of whom give their all.
from Horror and Sci Fi Magazines http://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/latest-reviews-of-movies/19274-mother-movie-review
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