Mother!
2017
*
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, Domhnall Gleeson, Brian Gleeson, Kristen Wiig
On the surface, Darren Aronofsky's ambitious drama tells a story of a self-obsessed poet whose wife spends the days restoring their country house. One day, their tranquil lives are ruined by a mysterious couple who would like to stay over. If these events and characters do not fully make sense, it's because the whole thing turns out to be a religious allegory, which features God, Mother Earth, Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, and hundreds of worshippers. While the subtext may add up, as a viewing experience this is unpleasant and infuriating, like a horrible dream that refuses to end. Amidst all this madness, Jennifer Lawrence gives a decent central performance.
