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Mother

1990 · 1h 48m · N/A Drama
Directed by Ali Hatami

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The film progresses along two distinct but interwoven series of events. The first series involves young members of a family who have gathered round their old mother and revive their common childhood memories. the second line focuses on the old woman's preparations for her last journey and her joyous cooperation in arranging for the ceremonies that are to be observed after her death.

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Rotten

Stuffed with secrets and characters who can't wait to betray one another, the film offers no one to root for except Mother, whose perverted family values at least remain consistent.

Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
Rotten

The ready crackle of [De Mornay's] studiously demonic performance brings welcome distraction from this otherwise crude litany of torture and wretched death.

Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
Rotten

Notable for a chilling lead performance from Rebecca De Mornay and not much else.

Christy Lemire, Associated Press
Fresh

Mother's Day is distinguished, at least, by De Mornay's porcelain-smile lampoon of castigating matriarchy.

Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice
Rotten

Undistinguished apart from Rebecca De Mornay's performance as an unhinged mama.

Charles Gant, Variety

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