Now this is a movie that psych majors are sure to really enjoy. There is so much Oedipal subtext that is ridiculous! It is a fascinating portrait of the
ultimate domineering mother whose extreme love for her sons is matched by her fierce
lashing out at anything or anyone that could take them away from her. This self deluding monster doesn't for a moment think what she is doing is wrong. On the contrary,
she considers herself a model of perfect motherhood, which is what makes her so
terrifying. It's a real show-stopper of a role, and Ms. Crews’s melodramatic yet mesmerizing performance totally owns it.
The
rest of the cast is also very good: McCrea is fine as the stronger of the
two sons, with the weaker one played by to a snooty, spineless perfection by Linden. The younger women of the cast deserve special mention. Dunne and Dee are both straight-talking and strong-willed, and get plenty of
time to shine.
Now,
this film is based on a play, and it shows it: most of the action takes place
inside of the Mother’s house, the camerawork is static, and there are plenty of monologues galore. But the story and dialogue is interesting enough to prevent it from being boring. enough, and the interactions between the different people are
effective, and often brutal.
Though
it does not have that much action, I can say with satisfaction that this film
is very good and worth sitting: there is enough innuendo and drama to fill to keep one's attention.
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