Review of Mother and Child (2009) by Kryztoff M — 31 May 2010
Emotionally charged drama features 3 stories of different women and the subject of adoption, the common thread that unites their experiences. An absolute powerhouse in the acting department: Kerry Washington, Annette Bening, and Naomi Watts are uniformly brilliant.
Many scenes rely on nothing but the actor and their words. Simply the way someone sits or the length of pause before speaking, complements the scene just as much as what is actually being said. Colombian-born writer and director Rodrigo García gives a surprisingly credible voice to these complicated women.
They can be downright unpleasant at times, but that's human and sincere and what makes this ensemble piece so affecting. Serious-minded drama is adult in every sense of the word, but viewers that crave a raw and deeply moving experience, will be not be disappointed.
This review of Mother and Child (2009) was written by Kryztoff M on 31 May 2010.
Mother and Child has generally received positive reviews.
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