mother!

Rating: 10/10 (20 September 2017)

'mother!' is the darkest film Aronofsky has ever released. I went to see this film with hardly a clue of what it was about. What I watched unfold in front of me was beyond anything I have ever seen on film.
The acting is fantastic, particularly Michelle Pfieffer as the Woman, and Jennifer Lawrence who gives what I believe to be her bravest performance to date as Mother. Keep in mind that the film is an allegory, so expect a hefty amount of symbolism throughout. I don't want to give anything away, but just know that the climax for this film is completely insane.
You will either appreciate this film for what it is, or you'll find it pretentious. Either way, one thing is certain: You have never seen a film like 'mother!'.