Mama

While in transit at the airport, en-route to a tropical paradise, my friends and I had a couple hours to burn and decided to take the air-train to the nearest cinema; and what a treat we were all in for! Already a huge fan of Guiermo del Toro whom you may remember as the writer and director of the masterpiece 'Pans Labyrinth', in my opinion struck gold again by presenting this fascinating 2013 horror-mystery entitled 'Mama'. Adapted screenplay and story by Neil Cross and Andres and Barbara Muschietti and directed by Andres Muschietti, the film unfolded quite beautifully and eloquently and despite its massive fear factor held strong tinges of sadness and un-dying love.

None of us expected the film to be what it was. Eeriely beautiful with exquisite cinematography, acting abilities that left your jaws open, wonderful soundtrack and powerfully somber moments, the audience was lost in a cinematic trance! With an estimated $15 million USD, within the first month released it has already made back a cool $64 million and filmmakers made a smart choice in having American actor tour-de-force Jessica Chastain as this film's main character whom yet again transformed fantastically into the tough exterior soft inside step-mother character. New comers, Isabelle Nelisse and Megan Charpentier shone like nobody's business with their first-fime and exceptional performances, and Danish Nikolaj Coster-Waldau also delivered heart-warming believabililty.

Tragedy sometimes holds on to the heart so tightly that one may find it hard to ever let go but letting go is finally being able to rest. This film shows the power and undying love of a mother, about protection that can become deadly and about the troubles associated with not being able to 'let go'. This film was delightfully scary, it made me scream, clench in my seat and also close to shedding tears - a real treat that the audience didn't want to end. One of the best horror films I've seen in a long time! Certainly 'Journey with Jair' recommended! :)