An allegory of Biblical proportions

Rating: 7/10 (28 October 2017)

Long-awaited "Mother!" is a challenging film. It's far more complicated and rich than the house-invasion horror-thriller it starts out as.
Despite having directed only seven feature films, Darren Aronofsky has become one of the most interesting and important directors of our time. Now returning after a shot at Biblical adventure-drama "Noah" (2014), Aronofsky delivers a film full of allegoric storytelling. The performances of Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem are impressive. Aronofsky's screen writing and direction never allows the viewer to get away from the hellish nightmare that unrolls. Longtime Aronofsky collaborator Matthew Libatique (who's worked with Aronofsky on six out of his seven full-features) delivers some exquisite cinematography that adds power and discomfort to the story. Having considered the movie after watching it, I've reached the conclusion that I need to watch again, as there's too much substance, and too much references, for me to grasp at a first viewing.