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Underrated movie

posted 14 years ago by luigideangeliss
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Here is a portion of my review:

"I like the fact that Kaherine Dieckmann approaches the topic of motherhood in a candid way that rings true and feels personal. I guess that the main problem of "Motherhood" is the tone (sometimes it's uneven) but in general terms I think that the story has many truthful moments and the script delivers some wise and funny lines. The climatic moment of the movie is the terrific scene wherein Eliza explains her husband that she feels that those concrete and specific chores that mothers do – like cleaning, doing the dishes, etc. – blow away passion… and the most wonderful thing of this little and entertaining movie resides in the message of the cited scene… it's not about a woman regretting motherhood, actually it's about a person who desperately wants to recuperate passion."

My rating: 7/10, or *** out of 4.

I don't think that "Motherhood" is an incredibly important film (if we talk in terms of filmmaking relevance) but I do think that Katherine Dieckmann has done a smart, bittersweet, little comedy that communicates an important message about how hard can be raising kids, accomplish tasks and try to pursue unsatisfied dreams.

I'm not a mother and I will never be one but I understand the message of this film because I've observed my mother and other mothers too, and I think that they are superwomen. Really, they do a lot and sometimes it's frustrating, hard and unrewarding, if they regret at some point that's a natural reaction and I guess that the movie shows this bitter part of being a mother but there are moments of relief too and there is joy and pleasure... and I simply enjoyed the film.

It's only my personal opinion.

[–] kaplan88 14 years ago

Even if you underrate this movie you will still be overrating it

[–] kaufmeisterin 14 years ago

Totally agreed with Kaplan.

I just watched this movie and I am still stunned about its - unimportantness! I am living in the country for a reason, because living in a city like that would make me a killer probably. Are these people all nuts? I could not stand these interactions, could hardly bear these weird conversations.

And overall, does this really matter? No, nothing of this movie's story matters at all. Why would they not just move away?

These parking moves are just crazy, and these constant cell phone talks are ridiculous and stupid, also redundant.

Now I really wonder what made me put this movie into my queue at BB? What was in that ad (or description) that made me want it? Because ususally I never fall for USA movies, I always go with french, german, italian (etc) films. What made me go this way this time? I can't remember. But I seriously regrette that. What a stupid film. Next time I will take better care before renting an american movie again.

[–] jewelparsons1234 14 years ago

Even if you underrate this movie you will still be overrating it

LOL

[–] Jealous_Skunk 14 years ago

I will understand if people say it's mediocre but hating on it with such a passion! This thing is not great but far from being sucked. It's an okay movie and far better than any Twilight movies. Hate is such a strong and ugly word.

JeSkuNk

[–] crazysweetfahsho 14 years ago

We're talking about hating a "movie". Movies don't have feelings. If there's any movie worth hating, it's this one. Pure, pretentious garbage!

[–] Jealous_Skunk 14 years ago

crazysweetfasho,

Are you by any chance a Twilight teenybopper?

JeSkuNk

[–] crazysweetfahsho 14 years ago

Nope- I'm a 26 yr old who's never seen the Twilight series. If you're implying that not liking this steaming pile, tedious, headache of a movie makes one childish, you should reevaluate your taste in movies. I gave up on this movie after 25 minutes while on a United flight, and the movie was so bad that I was debating leaving the plane in case my eyes accidentally viewed the screen. In-flight movies just need to be not-awful to be worthy of viewing. This movie was below that standard. Just an over-priveledged, 100% unorganized mom b**ching about something more unfortunately incomed people do more of everyday.

[–] saint_cyr_g 14 years ago

So you watch only 25 mins of a movie and feel qualified to give an adequate opinion of the quality of the film. That is real mature and grown up of you. I would hate to see how you review a book. "Oh I only made it 20 pages in and I declare it is utter rubbish."
One person's opinon is as valid as the next, but when you admit that you didn't even see half of the film, your opinon on its quality kinda goes down the drain.

[–] crazysweetfahsho 13 years ago

This movie made what, $15, when it premiered in the UK? Doesn't that say something? I like Uma Thurman as an actress, but it's not her fault the writers decided to portray her as so self-important, whiny, and annoying as she was in this movie. I would have watched more than 25 min. but then I would have required eye bleach, and I value my vision too much for that. If someone bought me this movie as a gift, I'd probably end that relationship immediately. That's how much i hated this movie!

P.S.- I'm not a Brit, so I would never declare a movie "rubbish", ya wanker!

[–] Kariann1 14 years ago

I also enjoyed this movie. So much of it is true. I also liked the scene where Eliza explains what her life is like and what she misses from her former life. But the ending reminds us that being a mother has its wonderful moments and to enjoy them because the babies grow so quickly. Indeed, we must cherish each stage, even when it seem intolerable.

There are several good messages in it and can be appreciated by viewers. Being a good Mom is not an easy job. Husbands are reminded to keep passion, and women need to feel important.

There are many scenes I found quite sweet. It also makes me apprecaite having a yard and a driveway! It's only my personal opinion.

[–] anaire-1 14 years ago

I agree.
Uma is good and the movie is not that bad.
It's better than a lot of crap out there, but it tries too hard. It tries too hard to portray a hectic life and it becomes crowded, suffocating.
I'll give it a 6.

[–] lamont-hard 13 years ago

I found the movie to be pretty good though any thing Uma makes i would like. I guess the fact that she did not leave her husband or have an affair or some other things that so many movie viewers seem to have to have for a film to be good for them, makes this a bad movie for them. it's funny that most romcoms and other movies similar to them are as unbelievable as they come yet viewers think they are great where a mother showing the difficulties of motherhood are called boring or not watchable.....sad