MamaMovie Reviews


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    Written January 20, 2013

    Good film overall, hated the ending

    by lujenneman

    The film overall was everything I like in a scary movie, suspense, emotion, and lack of gore. I tend to favor movies that are heavier into scaring you by building up suspense and having something jump out when you least suspect it. Versus having a ton of unnecessary gore. What I didn't like was the ending. I felt like it wasn't fully thought through.

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    Written January 29, 2013

    MaMa

    by tshawn64

    This movie was one of the best horror films I've seen in a very long time. I would indeed watch it again because im sure I missed a few parts covering my eyes

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  • So-so
    Written February 22, 2013

    Decent story with good acting..

    by nishant13

    The movie keeps you engaged and it is not to gory or gross. A one time watch, but given an option, I would watch something else.

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    Written January 27, 2013

    Ending sucks

    by wickedale

    There was a point where the movie should have ended and would have been an alright movie to suggest seeing, but the ending they chose ruined the whole movie. I won't want to see it again when it comes out on bluray

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 21, 2013

    Concept was good, not a bad movie

    by candypeach

    I expected it not to be scary because it is rated PG-13. I still have not seen a horror movie that I would say you MUST GO! see. Anywho, some parts of the movie was not needed and it seemed kind of rushed, but then that can be just me

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written February 17, 2013

    Unintentionally hilarious.

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    Saw this last night and for the most part I thought it was okay. It has lots of jump scares and atmospheric special effects, but that's not enough to make a scary movie good for me. I think most of the funny business came from the character of Lily and her feral delights.

    As other reviewers have said the actions of the characters didn't always make sense. It was like they went and brought back in all the things you shouldn't do in a scary movie that will get you killed or hurt and put that in Mama.

    I liken it to The Ring and The Grudge with little kids and no other major surprises. It was most similar to The Ring. They tried to change the plot with a different ending, but I don't know, it just fell flat for me overall. See it if you like Del Toro's films and being scared silly...and I do mean silly.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written January 27, 2013

    Old Fashioned Ghost Story

    by addison2153

    This is an old fashioned ghost story. Not much new here. Creepy in places, yes. Actually, I quite liked the ending but won't spoil it for anybody who still wants to see it.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written January 22, 2013

    Good Story, Needed More!

    by zuzu13

    The movie has a great story base and will definitely make you jump throughout. However, I would have really liked to see more of "Mama's" story and a better ending. The ending was extremely disappointing. The actors were great, especially the little girls!

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  • So-so
    Written January 21, 2013

    Mama 6.6

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    I'm on the fence about certain aspects of this movie. Most of it I really enjoyed. Other details I found questionable. Overall I did enjoy it. I give it a 6.6 on my scale.

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  • So-so
    Written January 22, 2013

    On the Fence

    by scrumstc

    I really wanted to see Mama. Critics said it was the most scary movie ever, or something along those lines. I thought the story line was interesting and the kids were interesting. The movie is not as scary as the critics say, there are however some points in the movie that make you jump. The ending has a twist to it that takes you by surprise. The movie left me wondering how things were going to turn out and how there were many holes in the story line. It was an entertaining movie to say the least.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 20, 2013

    must see A+ very well put together

    by gospel123

    I saw the movie MAMA and I give it an a+ I must say this is the scariest and best put together horror that I have seen in a very very very long time.this is the type of movie that jump out at you when you least expect. The actors and actresses were very good and the plot was amazing.Everyone in the thearter was screaming and it was one spooky film.This movie I could see over and over again but I will wait and buy it on dvd.If you like a good scary movie you must see Mama.Jessica chasten was acting in this movie and she is up for an academy award for best actress in another movie.

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  • So-so
    Written January 20, 2013

    I've seen better..

    by catsattack73

    It was a really good movie, it was creepy.
    It was creepy in a boring way, though.. I almost fell asleep.
    BEWARE: The ending WILL make you cry. Be prepared.

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    Written January 28, 2013

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    by Ksaeli

    Movie was good. It had scarey moments where the entire audience was chattering at the same time.. Made it funny to see others react at the same time. Ending was unpredictable but boring..

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    Written January 26, 2013

    You'll understand why the movie called MAMA.

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    Just saw this movie with my friends, the beginning was touchy & one of my friend cried. The middle part was very thrilled everyone in the auditorium was screaming. The ending part, it was understandable for us. In the beginning, Victoria already knew her real mama (mom) but Lily was just a baby when her mom died.

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    Written January 18, 2013

    DIFFERENT !!!

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    The story reminded me of the mexican tale LA LLORONA with a twist with new horror eerie feeling. Very entertaining must see in theatres with an audience to hear the screams and jumps of other people make it even fun to watch! Great children actors which is always amazing to learn how innocent minds can create an imaginary world and "act" effortlessly.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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Georgie_Loagui #Mama Ok, that was a CRAPPY ending. The suspense was killing me throughout the entire movie, but the ending was just... ugh.

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TheEpicDolpho Ithought the movie "Mama" was gonna be better, still a good movie tho

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_whoCaresThough Mama was a good movie .

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___snookums___ but i guess mama was a good movie.

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