MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI-REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2023-edition "The Mother is an instantly forgettable Netflix film about a spy mother who must protect her estranged daughter because "bad people from the past". Jennifer Lopez is good, Lucy Paez is GREAT, but none save it from its bland, generic story. Expected more from Niki Caro." Rating: D+
Top Cast
Jennifer Lopez
Mother
Lucy Paez
Zoe
Omari Hardwick
Cruise
Joseph Fiennes
Adrian
Gael García Bernal
Hector
Paul Raci
Jons
Jesse Garcia
Tarantula
Yvonne Senat Jones
Sonya
Edie Falco
SAIC Eleanor Williams
Michael Karl Richards
Zoe's Adopted Dad
Link Baker
Marcus Stone
Mayumi Yoshida
C-Section Nurse
Ryan Cowie
New Father
Todd Matthews
Fed at Zoe's House
Yadier Fernández
Cuban OB / GYN
Olivia Lucas
Medical Clinic Nurse
Reviews
Ironically, these tale about a mother and daughter, fails because the male characters have no depth. The villain is evil sure, but also extremely stupid and escaping from her first attempt to kill him in a very unbelievable and unexplained way. The romantic tension between Cruise and the mother also doesn't work and the age old friendship with Jons is also not given any backstory. I'm enclined to blame the…
**The Mother is an average straight-to-stream action thriller that does a decent job but won’t last too long in your memory or heart.** The Mother is a generic assassin turned parent protecting/avenging their child from a mob of drug runners/arms dealers. While in the vein of films like Taken or Peppermint, The Mother makes a critical error the other films didn’t - a 2-hour runtime. Its bigger budget made this…
In spite of the rather, by now, predictable and formulaic story, woke-ness and a dash of US exceptionalism (for those paying attention) The Mother does have something to offer the viewer. The first thing, is surprisingly engaging acting, from Jennifer Lopez. I'd always associated her with music, although I was aware of her forays into acting, over the years. Lopez hands in an above average performance as a…
FAQ about The Mother
What is The Mother about?
A deadly female assassin comes out of hiding to protect the daughter that she gave up years before, while on the run from dangerous men.
When was The Mother released?
The Mother was released in 2023.
What genres does The Mother belong to?
The Mother is categorised as Action, Thriller.
Who stars in The Mother?
The cast of The Mother includes Jennifer Lopez, Lucy Paez, Omari Hardwick, Joseph Fiennes, Gael García Bernal.