Mammoth
(2009)
Lukas Moodysson (Lilja 4-ever) offers up another thought provoking piece of cinema - this time with some heavyweight star support from Gael García Bernal and Michelle Williams (unfortunately not the best performances of either careers). The themes of this films stuck with me for days after viewing and I was quite affected by the way it attacks globalization and capitalism in such a legitimate way. The fatalistic exploration of the direction we are all heading is disturbing - we are out of balance and the only solution is to hold the course? Or maybe I am giving this film too much credit - whatever the case, it is a beautifully directed guilt-trip.
Average
Director:
Lukas Moodysson
Genres:
Drama See »
Languages:
English | Tagalog | Thai
Runtime:
USA:125 min
Plot:
While on a trip to Thailand, a successful American businessman tries to radically change his life. Back in New York, his wife and daughter find their relationship with their live-in Filipino maid changing around them. At the same time, in the Philippines, the maid's family struggles to deal with her absence. Full summary » | Full synopsis » (Source: IMDb)
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IMDb Rating:
6.9
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MetaCritic Score:
51
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