Review of Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) by Allan C — 15 Dec 2012
Great psychological drama about a woman who escapes a cult, who then lives with her sister but cannot quite separate past from present or adjust back to "normal" life. Elizabeth Olsen is great in the lead role, which is somewhat shocking considering she's the younger sister of the infamously horrible Olsen Twins.
This Olsen sister is certainly the one with the talent and give a complex and riveting performance. John Hawkes is equally frightening as the charismatic cult leader. Bordering on being a psychological horror film, there are echoes of such great films like "Repulsion.
" It's a terrific film, but it's really the film debut performance my Elizabeth Olsen that made me most excited. I can't wait to see her in something else.
This review of Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) was written by Allan C on 15 Dec 2012.
Martha Marcy May Marlene has generally received positive reviews.
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