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A peculiar neighbor (Suzanne Clément) offers hope to a recent widow (Anne Dorval) who is struggling to raise a teenager (Antoine-Olivier Pilon) who is unpredictable and, sometimes, violent.
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As challenging as it is rewarding, Mommy finds writer-director Xavier Dolan taking another impressive step forward.

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Philippa Hawker The Age (Australia) The cinematic frame might have contracted, but there's a kind of ferocious compassion in Dolan's vision, and its embrace is startlingly wide. Rated: 4.5/5 Apr 9, 2015 Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald Dolan loves close-ups and he gives his actors every chance to demonstrate their talent for ringing the emotional changes in a single take. Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 9, 2015 Full Review Mark Kermode Observer (UK) Dorval and Clément are both exceptional, their brilliantly controlled performances contrasting with the explosive energy of rising star Pilon, who looks set to burst out of the screen and into the auditorium. Rated: 4/5 Mar 22, 2015 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film The final act of this film is simply some of the best filmmaking I saw in all of 2015... Aug 2, 2024 Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com Mommy ratifies Dolan's immense talent, his ability to intensely direct actors and his tireless creativity, but also his capriciousness and superfluous aesthetic, which often make him lose focus of what is essential. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Jun 22, 2023 Full Review Alex Denney NME (New Musical Express) ...for all of Steve's livewire energy, the hero of Mommy is never in doubt. Anne Dorval is simply amazing as the indomitable Die... Rated: 4.5/5 Apr 22, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jeff S This might be the best Canadian movie of the decade. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/24 Full Review Alec B In Xavier Dolan's "Mommy," the audacious Canadian director unleashes a cinematic tour de force that transcends conventional storytelling. Filmed with an electrifying intensity, Dolan's use of a 1:1 aspect ratio, a square frame that heightens the emotional immediacy of each scene, is nothing short of revolutionary. The film explores the intimate relationship between a widowed mother (Anne Dorval) and her volatile son (Antoine-Olivier Pilon). Dolan's direction, coupled with the unfiltered "joual" Québécois dialect, immerses the audience into the lesser-known world of Quebec's working-class neighborhoods. The film's emotional depth is staggering, propelled by powerful performances and a pulsating soundtrack that underscores the tumultuous journey of its characters. "Mommy" is an unapologetically visceral exploration of familial bonds, beautifully captured through Dolan's distinctive visual and narrative stylings, making it a poignant and unforgettable cinematic experience. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/11/23 Full Review Roque Contreras G Este filme me encanto, su escenografía, las actuaciones, y el guion es perfecto, me enamoré del formato intercambiable (lo percibí que cuando pasaban momentos felices se agrandaba, pero cuando pasaba algo malo se hacía pequeño 1:1). Tiene un guion muy bien hecho, no sabes lo que seguirá después, tiene un pequeño toque de la película "i killed my mother" del 2009, el soundtrack es verdaderamente impresiónate, en realidad te apiadas de los personajes, sientes como puedes llegar a identificarte con algunas palabras, la producción de esta película se ve a kilómetros, la forma en la que llegas a sentirlo es inquietamente triste y desgarrador, te apiadas de cada papel que te hace llorar. Sin duda una película tan desgarradora y hermosa. UNA OBRA DE ARTE. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/23 Full Review kaden d Perfect movie from start to finish, every shot is masterfully used to tell the story. 10/10 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review isla s This is a good film that makes you wonder how you might cope if you were a single parent of such a badly behaved, disruptive teenager. Its a hard watch at times, certainly and there aren't any real answers given as such - its a sobering watch, a gritty, sobering watch and so it won't appeal to all. I'm not sure how much we're meant to learn by what we see but it is somewhat thought provoking at times and the cast give pretty good performances, so it's not bad. Also, the part where Oasis' Wonderwall is played is certainly somewhat chilling. Its not really a film I'm likely to think about too much as I've seen other films with similar plots but its certainly not bad either, its just a film you really need to be in the right kind of mood for, I'd say. I think the thing I find most sad about it is the name of the film itself (which is referenced in the plotline). If I had to compare it to any other film, I'd say its like a French version of 'We Need to Talk about Kevin', if that helps. Would I recommend it? yes, I suppose I would. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review saige e Harrowing, mesmerizing, memorable. Mommy is another of Dolan's films that I have viewed several times. Life is art here, and it is breathtaking. People grapple for solutions and society challenges the solutions. I am captivated by this director's masterstrokes. When brilliant actors have room to breathe they flourish. Perhaps this is a lesson for life. As with Dolan's other films, there are deeper layers of meaning at work here. The social trap is a challenge to the viewers. Dolan takes hope to the highest level and reveals the excruciating depths of despair caused when hope is hope frustrated. There are no easy answers but here we have art staked on the existential 'who are we' and 'why?' What is society? Dolan gives us plenty to digest. My hope is that a better society might be shaped by the arguments presented in this fine work of art. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A peculiar neighbor (Suzanne Clément) offers hope to a recent widow (Anne Dorval) who is struggling to raise a teenager (Antoine-Olivier Pilon) who is unpredictable and, sometimes, violent.
Director
Xavier Dolan
Producer
Xavier Dolan, Nancy Grant
Screenwriter
Xavier Dolan, Xavier Dolan
Distributor
Roadside Attractions
Production Co
Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles (SODEC)
Rating
R (Sexual References|Language Throughout|Some Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Canadian French
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 23, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 6, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.4M
Runtime
2h 19m
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