MamaMovie Reviews

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    Written January 22, 2013

    Loved it!!

    by MsWright65

    Creepy movie! I loved the more supernatural aspect of this movie, instead of the blood and gore of most horror movies. I caught myself screaming with the rest of the theater during those surprise moments that make you jump! Loved it! It really makes ya think!

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    Written January 22, 2013

    Mama...More Like Grandmama

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    Totally tired premise of ghostlike wraith who can't rest in peace until she's allowed to mother her dead infant. Lots of dark rooms, mild shocks which are almost laughable and lackluster performances by Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain and Nicolaj Coster-Wadau(sic). Skip it unless you watch it maybe, on DVD next Halloween.

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    Written January 21, 2013

    Had no point

    by MovieGirl_80

    This movie had its scare moments but it had no point. The plot was horrible. I didn't like the movie at all. I did jump because that freaking mama would just pop out of nowhere.

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 28, 2013

    Interesting idea, badly implemented

    by dwkellen

    I found the premise to be interesting, but the movie was badly played out. There are a lot of loose ends that don't ever get resolved, and the ending was puzzling. Visually the movie was good, and the acting (especially the little girls) was good, but toward the end the movie gets to be predictable. I don't think they developed the source of the Mama character nearly enough, and I think they didn't use the psychologist character to its potential.

    • 9 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written January 21, 2013

    Great start, mediocre finish, kinda worth seeing

    by dannypants

    I can't say that this is the best movie of its kind or anything, but there wee some genuine chills and a del Toro's incredible visual style. Without giving anything away I;'ll just say that the motivation of "mama" made no sense. It was an OK movie that could have been exquisite if the writing were better. But that said, this is worth seeing in the theater (unless your budget or time is in too short supply cos there are better films out there). I was entertained for most of it, just left slightly disappointed. Still glad I saw it.

    • 11 out of 17 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written January 24, 2013

    Guillermo del Toro - Another MAsterpice

    by ildarmukhamedov

    I think that Guillermo del Toro is a genius of making creepy movies... That movie got lots of jump scenes))) I pretty much sure if you like supernatural genre - you should go... Its a "beautiful" supernatural movie!

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 23, 2013

    Scary......

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    I think this was a really creepy,scary movie. I jumped in my seat quite a few times. The little girls were good in their acting and "mama" was awful. She was a real nightmare. I say go you will enjoy it if you are a horror movie buff like me.

    • 13 out of 21 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.

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    Written February 18, 2013

    Scary

    by jmooney

    I loved the movie. Scares, thrills, and chills through the whole movie. Unexpected turns around each corner. Shocking ending. Good for any movie lover of horror and suspense.

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    Written January 29, 2013

    Did not end the way I expected...wondering if there will be a sequel.

    by Suzqs0125

    This movie was not super scary, but had you jump in your seat a couple of times. It kept me curious about how it would come together in the end.

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    Written January 24, 2013

    Guillermo is the master of creepy!

    by Pa3cya

    Mama is not so much scary but really creepy and sad. Not your standard horror movie but if you know Guillermo del toro's work you know to expect a well told story that will tug at your emotions.

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 14, 2013

    Guillermo del Toro

    by Alex_Devas17

    I was force to see this by my friend. I chose Identity Theft last week and he chose Mama this week.

    I was dreading seeing this...until I saw "Guillermo del Toro" as executive producer in the opening credits.

    Guillermo del Toro name has gravitas with movies such as Pan's Labyrinth, the Hellboy movies, and Blade 2.

    I was right as this was actually a very enjoyable horror movie. It scared and creeped me out more than any horror movie since I saw Halloween as a child in the 90s. It wouldn't really be scary if you saw it a second time, but the ending is what convinced me this was a good movie. It was typical with what I expect from a movie that is heavily influenced by del Toro's involvement. Anyone who has seen Pan's Labyrinth will understand.

    I heavily recommend this movie, especially while it is still in theaters.

    • 9 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written February 11, 2013

    Mama

    by calvin62200

    alright i walked in the theater having mixed emotions on it because im not a fan of horror movies. I had been told by many it's scary and no it's no it is a great movie. well i walked in and i loved it from the begining to the end. There weren't any scary parts. This movie still made me jump. You will love it. Action filled. It was very full of action like i said a great movie i recomend it to any and everyone

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    Written January 23, 2013

    well directed but with stupid ending

    by zaphodius42

    There are plenty of good Horror spots and transitions for funny to creepy are done well, but why the director didn't audience test the ending is a mystery to me as a different ending would have garnered an excellent review. As it is there were opportunities to wrap up earlier, or go with a clear sequel tease but he does neither and leaves the audience scratching their heads over poor choice of multiple endings.

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  • Must Go!
    Written January 20, 2013

    Scary beginning to end!

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    I am a big fan of scary movies - so I've seen them all. This one I have to say, very good beginning to end! I recommend it! My bf and I were even talking about it the next day. Writer is well known and comes up with some great stuff. This story was very well thought out, some parts very believable, & you feel things for the characters. Of course it has your usual scenes where certain people have death wishes - you're saying - why the heck would he do this and that and at dark too! But, that is what makes a scary movie. Worth seeing and it will scare you where you jump and even yell!

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