The Mother

I am 51 and not very far removed from the main lead in this story and i though it showed heart and that older women have needs besides being there for everyone else.. I thought that the handyman was selfish, but... Full review

This film totally grossed me out and isn't that the point? I think this film could have been so much more than it was. I have to say the acting was horrid, but for Craig and Reid. They saved the picture... Full review

Perhaps the most striking aspect of THE MOTHER is its complexity; each character is self-centered in his/her own way and, in turn, this self-centeredness causes the fractured relationships explored on the screen. Riveting from beginning to end, moving, and true, THE... Full review

This is a wonderful telling of aging from a family point of view, messy like all families. Older women, our mothers are thought to be used up and burdens but May rekindled a passion for living that all older woman are... Full review

This movie sucks and it was a waste of money, both to see it and to make it. I would not go see it if I were you - it'll burn your corneas.... Full review

Sure, the acting is notable, but the story lacks reality. I just can't imagine anyone ever acting so ridiculously. All of the characters are pitiful. I wish I had spent my time and money on another flick. It was a bit... Full review

Two specific words fit it. (Honesty) or lack there of. And (Communication). Why does a lady want a married man for so bad who enjoys drugs? And sends her mom to talk to him about her and her married boyfriends issues?... Full review

I’m not sure if the film makers decided to make a messier film on purpose or not. The Mother ends up very messy, but it may be part of the reality of the situation. I found it frustrating rather than realistic.... Full review

Who cares if an old, dried up hag gets her freak on with her psychotic daughter's boyfriend. In the end when she asked her mom could she punch her in the face, for skrewing that loser boyfriend -- you wanted to... Full review

"The Mother," though an excellent fim in every aspect, is shocking and challenging. It is not mainstream and will not appeal to a mass audience. Admittedly, it is not an easy film to watch when one clings to one's own moral... Full review

This British drama gets increasingly lurid as it goes.....though the jazzy piano score is tasteful and restrained (it's about the only aspect of the film that is).....The characters we're left watching aren't nearly as compelling.....MDT "The Mother" makes the mistake of killing off its most interesting character in the first 10 minutes..... ... Full Review

A story about endings and new beginnings, there's more than a hint of irony in The Mother, a stimulatingly perceptive, reflective and provocative exploration. Capturing the flavour and mood not only reflected in family relationships, but also of its London setting, The Mother is a thought provoking and confronting film. ... Full Review

Review by Louise Keller: A story about endings and new beginnings, theres more than a hint of irony in The Mother, a stimulatingly perceptive, reflective and provocative exploration. Capturing the flavour and mood not only reflected in family relationships, but also of London, The Mother is a thought provoking and confronting film. ... Full Review

The performance by Anne Reid is the centerpiece of the film, she handles the love scenes with a beautiful and revealing dignity. I think the first half of the film sets up the story really interestingly. I think the problem I had with the film... ... Full Review

This sounds like a movie that is just going for titillation, throwing some taboo sex into an otherwise dull movie to get some free publicity from an outraged press. While I could recognize that the writing was strong and that this film would appeal to a lot of people, I just couldn't get into it. ... Full Review

Emily, the current I saw running though all the plot twists you describe is the different ways men and women make decisions. In this episode, the two key women-Tami and Tyra-are focused on relationships, pursuing conversation and connection above all... ... Full Article

Popular lyricist Pa Vijay, who has carved a niche for himself with his pen, is busy shooting for his maiden venture as hero in 'Thai Kaviyam'. ... Full Article

Film Worth: $13.50 Roger Michell wants to scare you. He must, for why else would the director of such flippantly romantic fodder as Notting Hill make a film anchored on graphic sex scenes between a grandmother and a handyman half... ... Full Article

You probably don't watch Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants . Good for you. Take last night's debacle: Challenge no. 1 was supposed to teach the mother/daughter pairs how to maintain composure. ... Full Article

Synopsis: After a great deal of discussion--on the part of fans and producers alike--over Daniel Craig's (THE MOTHER, MUNICH) suitability for the role of James Bond, he more than proves himself in this... ... Full Article

As a film director with a successful resume - including 1999's Notting Hill and 2003's Mother - to his name, friends and strangers alike routinely ask Roger Michell what he's currently working on. ... Full Article