MamaMovie Reviews

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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.

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    Written February 8, 2013

    Good enough to watch

    by FanaticFan71

    I can't stand movies that don't give you the history and when they do it's still in pieces. For the most part though, it's a pretty good movie. Some parts have you thinking are they stupid but in the end you feel sorry for the little girls. At least I know I did. I enjoyed it though. Yes you do have to pay attention as well.

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  • So-so
    Written January 26, 2013

    Mama

    by stevendbeard

    This is a horror movie that is produced by Guillermo del Toro and you can tell his influence . Two little girls are stranded in the woods for five years [they were 1 & 3 years old , so they are now 6 & 8] . Nikolaj plays their uncle , who adopts them . Jessica is his live-in girlfriend that is in a rock band . Megan plays the 8 year old girl and after their ordeal , they have to meet with a psychiatrist , Daniel . Everyone wants to know how the girls survived on their own in the woods and they say that Mama fed & protected them [since no one else was on the premises when they were found , Daniel assumes that Mama is an imaginary friend] . Little does he know . The story is good , their are scary images [this is Not for young kids {or maybe even some adults} because in the opening scenes , a man points a gun at a little girl's head , intending to kill her] and there are lots of 'jump scares' but there seems to be something missing [the ending was kind of weird] .

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  • No
    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 20, 2013

    Mama

    by leffingwell

    My Son and I went and saw this together and we really liked it! At one point I realized I was sitting forward in my seat, when I jumped back hard against the back of my seat. We didn't see that ending coming! Good stuff

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written January 20, 2013

    dead at the end

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    They did a great job in the beginning about keeping Mama hidden which kept you on the edge of your seat but about half way through you see a good shot of her and once you see her you loose the fear of her b/c it's cheesey. Even though the graphics for her were cheesey the story was still good but the ending was a let down. I think the two little girls in it however deserve some kind of award for their acting.

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  • Must Go!
    Written February 28, 2013

    FANTASTIC MOVIE

    by miwibr333

    I loved this movie- the plot, special effects - suspense- kept me on the edge of my seat during the whole movie- a MUST MUST GO Movie, if you like horror- you'll love this!!!

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written January 28, 2013

    Even if you don't like scary movies...

    by adkinskatie

    Okay, so I am NOT a fan of scary movies, especially ones with a lot of blood and gore (which this one did NOT have). My boyfriend really wanted to see this, so we went yesterday and o. m. g. Even if you are not a fan of scary movies, this is a GREAT movie. The kids in the movie did a great job and the story was interesting. Lots of sounds and movements to keep your heart pumping. Like I said, not a fan of scary movies, but I definitely give this one two thumbs up!

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  • Must Go!
    Written January 19, 2013

    If you are a fan of Guillermo Del Toro

    by 1World

    Go see Mama. The little girls are amazing especially the one that plays Lilly. This kept me on the edge throughout and the ending...well, it illicited some feelings/emotions I was not expecting. Very good movie...don't wait for the DVD.

    • 7 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written January 18, 2013

    Great Horror Flick

    by ducerockz

    I've seen plenty of poor horror movies... Fortunately this is not one of them! The special effects were on point and had everyone jumping out of there seats on queue.

    • 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 6, 2013

    Too many loose ends

    by Brucie2000

    Liked the background, graphics. Movie did have a lot of down time in my opinion. It was suspensful at times, but not overbearing as far as over the top gore. My biggest complaint was they left too many loose ends that needed addressed. All in all it was an ok watch, it won't win any acadamy awards, but it isn't another wasteful horror flick...Worth a look...

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  • Must Go!
    Written January 30, 2013

    FIRST NO.1 HORROR OF 2013 - LOVED IT

    by aquatic88

    I never thought this would be more scary. i was shaking when i see Mama! on the screen, her presence makes my heart pumping to death. I like the plot of the story, from the beginning to the end , for me its close to reality in your wildest imagination. Well made Horror film , i must say. first rate. Glad to know, it was No. 1 last week. for the first time beginning of the year, a Horror film went up no.1 . simply means, the movie is worth watching because it was really good scary one movie.

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    Written January 22, 2013

    Good start very poor and

    by ZEE CRITIC

    predictable finish ... why did the younger daughter die at the end? Didn't get it and I love a good scare ... my girlfriend wanted her money back.

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  • So-so
    Written January 20, 2013

    So-So at Best

    by jknapp1005

    Very slow start, and a lot of parts that I'm sure were meant to be scary kind of fell flat. It does have great acting by the children, and by Jessica Chastain, playing against type here. There are many spooky parts, and a handful of scarier scenes. The end doesn't wrap anything up and seems like a set up for a sequel.

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    Written January 21, 2013

    The trend of new (and good) scary movies continues!

    by Angry_Dave_80

    I remember starting to see the trailer for this movie at theaters a few months ago. With each new trailer, the movie kept seeming creepier and creepier. Well, it did not disappoint. I would put this movie in the same category as Insidious and Sinister. Despite some issues with the design of the main antagonist (Mama) and a bittersweet ending, "Mama" will be a film to be remembered.

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