If someone didn't like it they didn't get it

Rating: 8/10 (18 September 2018)

I have seen and rated tens of thousands of films thru the years, but never before have I seen a movie with such a stark contrast between the lovers and the haters on IMDB. Which can be very confusing. For those who haven't seen the film yet who might do as I do and head to IMDB to read a few reviews before seeing a film, someone needs to set the record straight. It's true what other reviewers have said: those who are rating the film a 1 to 4 and just "hated it" either didn't get it, or they sort of got it but it insulted their religious views. Which ultimately still means they didn't get it. No, Mother! is not an enjoyable film to watch. It's not fun. It's not easy. But it is a thrilling and brilliant work of art. A true masterpiece by a real auteur at the peak of his game who took a major risk of boldness creating and releasing this nightmarish cinematic allegory to mainstream audiences. Of course it's being received with such controversial divisiveness. It simply isn't meant for mainstream folk. And that's fine. That's okay. Plenty of great art isn't. But for real art lovers and film buffs, don't miss it. It's a future classic that just made history. We will never again look at screenwriting the same after this movie. It leaves you thinking long after it's over.