Review of Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) by Laura L — 21 Sep 2012
Spooky tale of a girl who escapes from a hippie cult (with obvious and direct references to the Manson Family) and the aftermath of her time there (seen in flashback). Generally, the effects of trauma and brainwashing seem realistic (as acted vacantly by Elizabeth Olson) but the yuppie couple (her sister and her husband) who take her in are a bit beyond belief.
Genuinely moody and paranoid, if you like that sort of thing (which I do). I believe this is the first directorial outing for Sean Durkin, championed by Sundance.
This review of Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) was written by Laura L on 21 Sep 2012.
Martha Marcy May Marlene has generally received positive reviews.
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