Mother Mary review

TL;DR

The film stars Anne Hathaway as Mother Mary, a pop star attempting a comeback after a mysterious event.
She seeks help from fashion designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel), her former partner and potential lover, who despises her.
The movie is described as a preposterous yet consistently stylish two hours featuring big acting, body horror, and surreal visuals.
While Hathaway is convincing as a pop star in flashback scenes, the film's focus is on conversations between Mary and Sam in a dilapidated barn.
Michaela Coel's performance as Sam is highlighted as subtler and more compelling than Hathaway's, with Coel delivering the best one-liners.
The film is criticized for side-stepping its central queer relationship and failing to explore deeper themes of stardom and its impact on the psyche.
Director David Lowery's style is seen as derivative, with clear references to films like 'The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover' and 'Persona'.
Despite having elements that could appeal to a certain audience, the film is deemed too po-faced and lacking in knowingness to become a cult classic.

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