The Mother Review: Despite Jennifer Lopez’s star power the film fails to provide us with the mothering we need – India Today
By Tushar Joshi: She’s a cultural icon. Redefining ageism and paving the best way for a number of others to transcend racial hurdles and make a reputation for themselves, Jennifer Lopez is really a sensation with regards to headlining tasks.
Within the critically acclaimed Hustlers, JLo pole danced her approach into fetching nominations at award exhibits and rave critiques in a efficiency that went past showcasing her tremendous human physique and glamorous physique. Sadly in Netflix’s newest providing The Mom she’s trapped in each attainable cliche that she labored so onerous to struggle.
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In what appears like a plot written for a Liam Neeson film, Jennifer performs the titular function of a mom who revisits her murky previous to guard her estranged daughter Zoe (Lucy Paez). It’s a reasonably commonplace plot for a high billing star to headline. Regardless of the predictable twists and turns what retains your consideration is JLo’s dedication to her craft. How she manoeuvres her motion scenes and in addition manages to remain invested within the emotional scene is exceptional. Sadly the identical can’t be stated concerning the supporting characters or the shortage of a cohesive subplot.
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The Mom is lazy writing that has zero to little or no curiosity in making an attempt one thing totally different. It is aware of it has a bonafide star on its poster and that her presence will seize eyeballs. This has been a worrying development with not simply Netflix however a number of streaming platforms who wish to make a fast buck on the legacy of the star energy they promote.
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For JLo followers the movie is a brief promote, it feels too rushed and gimmicky to take a position your time and feelings in. Jennifer deserved higher this isn’t the mothering we signed up for.
The Mom is streaming on Netflix
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