Thrilled and entertained

Rating: 8/10 (20 January 2014)

These are the two words to describe how I felt watching Mama, and those two adjectives resonate how pleased I was with this film. Horror can be done in flashy style with lots of gore and screaming that rattle your ear drums to exhaustion. Sure the screams are an integral part of this genre, but when done with a touch of mystery, a movie can rise above others as a must see experience that shows what the genre is capable of. The plot is about two children that were abandoned in the woods, where they found a way to survive for 5 years. With their uncle's continuous efforts to find them, eventually the children are rescued and brought home to their relative's care. However they seem to have grown attached to a mysterious entity which they name Mama. This figure will create a lot intense moments and the result is an emotional roller-coaster that will take you to a breathtaking finale. Continuing her string of strong performances, Jessica Chastain once again shows her maturity in a lead role that while not challenging is played with a lot conviction. The child leads reveal their acting abilities as well, as their fears and distrust towards others convey their state of mind quite well. I find Mama to be one of the best in the genre and congratulations are in order to those involved. This movie delivered on what it was supposed to deliver. It thrilled and entertained me.