The antithesis of a feel good movie

Rating: 2/10 (20 January 2019)

It's worth noting the other reviews that clarify the allegorical nature of the film although it's pretty clear what it's about.
While the acting performances and underlying symbolism is well done, unfortunately the take away from the movie is that humanity is pretty terrible.
The way the message is delivered is only through the absolute unreasonableness of human nature which is portrayed through "mothers" interactions with the other cast members, even with "Him". Ultimately these are simply an exercise in frustration which becomes quickly tedious. The constant build up of unreasonable interactions only lead you to disconnect with the movie. That these also increase in violence as the movie progresses doesn't help.
Finally, that the mechanism of resolution is delivered as a symbol of replacement (namely the replacement of "mother") suggests that the whole affair (message) is just another bit of history repeating, isn't consistent with the main message.
It's also a shame that the sleeve packaging was so nicely done. It definitely appeals to ones feminine side, but this is clearly a tool to make copy sales.
We struggled through to the end but when we got there it was clear this isn't a feel good movie. Just the opposite.