Humanity has been wiped out and robots are managing the repopulation of Earth. Raised underground by her robot "Mother", Daughter is prepared to raise humanity when a stranger arrives with disturbing news.
Luke Hawker (Mother), Rose Byrne (Mother voice), Clara Rugaard (Daughter), Hilary Swank (Woman) Maddie Lenton (Infant), Summer Lenton (Toddler), Hazel Sandery (Toddler), Tahlia Sturzaker (Child).
I Am Mother begins by showing us the life of Mother and Daughter after the extinction of the human race. Mother, an android, raises Daughter to be the new mother of the human race but when a stranger arrives with disturbing news, Daughter begins to question the world in which she was raised. With a couple of twists at the end the story is wrapped up nicely, including an opening for a sequel.
Acting was okay with Rugaard delivering well throughout. Hawker and Byrne combined into Mother did nicely. Swank was an interesting addition, bringing more depth to the film, and she did well in a fitting role. The remainder of the supporting cast was good.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are nicely done. The underground complex feels solid and realistic. CGI and effects are mild but fitting and well done. Dialogue is nicely done, particularly considering the lack of actors in this one and that most interactions involved an android. Sound and soundtrack are good.
Overall I Am Mother is interesting, but not quite entertaining. Much of the film depends on dialogue and character interactions which, with an android, feel cold and somewhat lifeless. Paired with the bleak landscape of a decimated human population and this one is much more about mental gymnastics than visual entertainment. Die-hard sci-fi fans may enjoy this one.
With some mild violence, mild gore, and a couple of foul words, this should be fine for teens and above.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 7.3.19
Star rating: 2 out of 5
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Sci-Fi Drama, Sci-Fi Thriller
copyright ©2019 Dave Riedel
Luke Hawker (Mother), Rose Byrne (Mother voice), Clara Rugaard (Daughter), Hilary Swank (Woman) Maddie Lenton (Infant), Summer Lenton (Toddler), Hazel Sandery (Toddler), Tahlia Sturzaker (Child).
I Am Mother begins by showing us the life of Mother and Daughter after the extinction of the human race. Mother, an android, raises Daughter to be the new mother of the human race but when a stranger arrives with disturbing news, Daughter begins to question the world in which she was raised. With a couple of twists at the end the story is wrapped up nicely, including an opening for a sequel.
Acting was okay with Rugaard delivering well throughout. Hawker and Byrne combined into Mother did nicely. Swank was an interesting addition, bringing more depth to the film, and she did well in a fitting role. The remainder of the supporting cast was good.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are nicely done. The underground complex feels solid and realistic. CGI and effects are mild but fitting and well done. Dialogue is nicely done, particularly considering the lack of actors in this one and that most interactions involved an android. Sound and soundtrack are good.
Overall I Am Mother is interesting, but not quite entertaining. Much of the film depends on dialogue and character interactions which, with an android, feel cold and somewhat lifeless. Paired with the bleak landscape of a decimated human population and this one is much more about mental gymnastics than visual entertainment. Die-hard sci-fi fans may enjoy this one.
With some mild violence, mild gore, and a couple of foul words, this should be fine for teens and above.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 7.3.19
Star rating: 2 out of 5
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Sci-Fi Drama, Sci-Fi Thriller
copyright ©2019 Dave Riedel
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