Mother! Movie Review

"Mother!" at face value is about a seemingly normal couples relationship that is put to the test when two uninvited guests show up. While that does resemble the basic plot of the film, there is so much more to the complex universe director Darren Aronofsky has created.
Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, and Michelle Pfeiffer are splendid. Watching these three actors on screen is pure pleasure, and worthy of joining some of their most memorable performances. But it's Jennifer Lawrence who is just outright ridiculous in her role. Aronofsky is a master of the camera, giving Lawrence no time to breath and little time to react. It gives her performance a raw realism to the madness that surrounds her, it's just astonishing.
Besides the brilliant performances, the filming, and sound is just breathtaking. From the creaking, subtle sounds of Lawrence and Bardem's old home, to the loud bangs and screeches of furniture that seems to be flooding the house (seeing it with the best sound possible is a must).

Darren Aronofsky has out did himself. It's a bit too vague and pretentious at times, but it never failed to keep me emotionally involved into these characters and the story being told. From the pitch perfect performances, to the hauntingly chilling sound/editing, and the masterful second half, "Mother!" is a classic piece of cinema; and audiences will decipher it's meaning and talk about it's philosophical interpretations for decades to come. Bravo!
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