Review of Mommy (2014) by Matt G — 07 Mar 2015

Dynamic is the word to describe why this works when it does. The emotional highs clash with the lows beautifully. Sometimes it's hard to breathe while watching. It's like a merging of Moodysson's talkative naturalism, Andrea Arnold's brash sensuality, and Almodovar's sentimentality.

But that Almodovar factor is where it disconnected me in its story. The wings fall off when it flies too close to the sun. Perhaps even toning down the musical score would've helped (but not the amazing soundtrack).