An Straightforward Timid, Horror Story!

Rating: 5/10 (2 February 2013)

This movie is scared in itself to scare people. It is scared to prove people wrong. The ghost is timid and a dumb spirit who doesn't understand the ethics of whatever world she's in because if the film- makers say that "mother's love is forever," she wouldn't just do what she did at the end.
I don't know how the ghost became a ghost in the first place, nor does the Pan's Labyrinth makers try to tell us.
I admit, it has its share of scary scenes, but what it does is - move you to an extent warning us of a scary scene and when the scene actually is executed, it doesn't make us scream. CGI does that to some level. After watching Mama and not mentioning Chastain's name will be a sin. She is emo-sexy in it, truly phenomenal from her ZD30 role and a great performer. The girls are cute and induce some thrills.
But to be frank, I just didn't enjoy watching Mama not just because it is tad lame, but also because the story is partially incomplete. The climax and some serious unanswered questions made me ridicule and write this review.
BOTTOM LINE: Watch if for Chastain. For horrors, re-watch any classic.
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? 70% YES
Language: No | Sex: No | Nudity: Mild | Foreplay & Mouth Kiss: Mild | Violence: Strong | Gore: No | Smoking, Alcohol & Drugs: No