Before I saw it, I was just interested in how Ms Thurman handled this specific role of a tired "urban mom". But the film turned out to be a bit more than just about acting. Being a father of two kids of similar ages to those shown in this movie, I got pretty quickly involved into the action on the screen. While it didn't strike me as a comedy, it does contain some very typical situations you can laugh about, when looking at them as a stranger. What did strike me is cinematography, which seemed odd at first, because I didn't expect anything of the kind. Almost every shot feels sort of cramped and closed. It was literally painful to watch at certain moments. It made me experience this claustrophobic feeling, when you can't stop doing what you're doing, when you can't find a way out of this routine you feel your life has become. And I think this is brilliant. Regarding Ms Thurman acting I can only say that it fits perfectly with the pace and feel of the film. The ending seemed a bit soapy. And still, this is a movie worth watching.
Review of Motherhood
Motherhood
(I) (2009)
A nice close up of the comings and goings of an urban mom
1 March 2017
Warning: Spoilers