Boyland Scott

Mother Netflix 2020 Movie Review

If one sticks through not minding the pace, there is a lot of chew upon. The growth of the toxic relationship between the mother and son is neatly captured and in detail. There are small moments that keep surprising or make one go ‘what-the-hell’. The abusive relationship between Akiko and Ryo is one such thing.

Despite a lot of painful moments, an undercurrent emotion is slowly and steadily built, throughout. It is filled with hate and rage for a particular character. It is due to this pent up ‘emotion’ that the climax makes the impact that it does.

If one has been thoroughly invested in the characters from the beginning, the ending should not come as a surprise at all. It feels like a natural progression. The ending is also right, given all that had transpired before and led to that situation. It is sure to leave the viewers with mixed emotions, though, like the character of Aya.

Overall, Mother is a depressing piece of a slice of life drama that is filled with toxicity. It is well-acted and shot. Give it a try if you are really in a mood to watch something that is far away for happiness. The pace being the next big issue.