Mother!

Released: 15 Sep 2017

Words by David Jenkins

Directed by Darren Aronofsky

Starring Ed Harris, Javier Bardem, Jennifer Lawrence

Three adults, two men and one woman, in emotional expressions; the woman appears distraught.
Three adults, two men and one woman, in emotional expressions; the woman appears distraught.
4

Anticipation.

Yes, anticipation his high, but also fear levels. What is this thing?

3

Enjoyment.

We’ll get back to you on that. A Rorschach blot made of menstrual blood?

3

In Retrospect.

An ordeal. Scores most definitely don’t apply with this one.

Jennifer Lawrence is plunged into the fiery depths of Hell in this conceptual ordeal saga from Darren Aronofsky.

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