21 Oct 2016

WELL ACTED, BUT SLIGHTLY NAIVE



Koreans are the godfathers of the modern day thriller and the plots they conceive are far more original than the ones being created in Hollywood and the rest of the world. They also tend to intertwine the basic crime plot with some deeply disturbing family relationships, like the one between a mother and her mentally challenged son.

„Mother” will let you see what a mother is capable of doing when it comes to protecting her son that has been accused of rape and murder. Female lead (Hye Ja-Kim) is so good that she will irritate you all the way to the unthinkable dillemas and twists at the very end. However, the basic plot stays rather thin, downsizing the acting accomplishments.

„Mother” is „just” a solid thriller with a great female lead performance.






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