Mommy
With the aid of a fresh aesthetic and a killer '90s soundtrack, MOMMY is the coolest film to come out of Cannes 2014. A feisty widowed single mum finds herself burdened with the full-time custody of her ADHD son. As they struggle through daily life and with their relationship, Kyla. the peculiar new girl across the street, offers her help. They find a new sense of balance, and hope is regained. But how long can it last?
Critic Reviews:
- " It's overwhelming, powerful, and bracingly sincere, though my initial reaction was that turning down the dials a bit (it's 139 minutes of fierce family drama) may have served it well. " – Bernard Boo
- " You can see the talent that lies beneath Dolan's aggressive method, and the promise of something great in his future. " – Robert Horton
- " This film kept surpassing my expectations by keeping its focus on [Anne Dorval's Diane] and not the one who would be the main character of any other film: her at turns charismatic, obnoxious, and violent 15-year-old, blonde son, Steve. " – Ren Jender