MamaMovie Reviews

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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.

    • 10 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 21, 2013

    More creepy than scary

    by Mr. Critique'

    Good story line. There are some good scenes that will make you jump. It is not too scary though. The begining is interesting that will keep you guessing. The middle of the movie is kind of predictable. The movie ends with a cliff hanger that could leave an opening for a sequel. Overall it is a good movie in a creepy kind of way that I liked.

    • 7 out of 9 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 February 13, 2013

    Dollar Show Value

    by CousinJesse

    This is not my normal type of show, but once a year I am asked to pick one scary movie and this was it for 2013. It has a good creepy/scary factor no blood (great), but the ending ties nothing out. I'm still trying to figure out what happened and if there is to be a part 2 I will not be attending.

    • 15 out of 25 found this review helpful.
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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!

    • 10 out of 15 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.

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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 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.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 21, 2013

    Must See

    by Joslin

    Great movie. The ending will blow your mind. Gave me nightmares but it was worth it.

    • 8 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written March 1, 2013

    it could be better

    by milliganandrew90

    So this movie is werid and not the werid your looking for when you see this type of movie. It starts off with a man going insane and killing his wife but what gets werid is how "MAMA" takes care of them and how twards the end of the the movie she looks like their mother that was killed when they were little. But however, she was supose to be dead for over 100 years ago so the time line is confusing and she is not that scary to begin with Paranormal Activity has more suspensful moments than this movie. so if you have already seen everything else thats out and you really want to see a sacry movie then see it but dont make it your first option.

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

    MAMA - A ghost story

    by Doug_Hubka

    A well written movie with an interesting story that is well directed . Moves along and doesn't throw in meaningless blood, gore or sex. Not as scary as I first thought, then we are all used to things popping out at us by now. Worth the money & time.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 24, 2013

    Very Original and Creepy

    by dothreban

    As far as horror/thriller movies go everything is now cliche. So it's nice to have a movie come along that is a bit different. THis movie was a refreshing spin on the supernatural. The movie is tragic and has a very unique ending that can leave you feeling both unsettled and hopeful.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    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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    Written March 15, 2013

    Well worth the price of admittance ! !

    by Tfaulk13

    This horror movie had us jumping in our seats and kept us in suspense throughout. We enjoyed the movie from start to finish. Not one for the youngsters as it will probably give them bad dreams. The cinematography was great. This movie shows that it does not take an "A" list of actors to be cast in a movie to make it a good one.

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    Written January 22, 2013

    Good Scares

    by jruggy

    This movie was much better than i thought. Being a fan of asian horror, this reminded me of some of the disturbing scenes you would see in movies such as "The Ring" that would keep you on edge. Enjoyed the story as well. Worth seeing.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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AlanSanchez Watched the scary movie "mama" last night. I liked it. 3 out of 4 stars. Any movie out on DVD I should watch? Why?

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allivarnell13 Mama was the dumbest movie, i fell asleep.

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