films seen
1
average score
2.00*
nationality
status
Alive and kicking
Movies
A pretty straightforward drama, though in some places categorized as a dramedy, because there's generally a low bar for more arthouse-oriented films to get that label. The Second Mother isn't your typical misery porn tale, which is enough to label it a comedy, should there be any confusion. And that's about all there is to it. The performances are decent, the cinematography polished, and the drama a bit too predictable and compassionate. I didn't care too much for the characters and there wasn't much else to sink my teeth in. It's not a bad film, but not a very memorable one either. Read all