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David Lowrey’s last film was “The Green Knight,” which I gave 1.5 stars and called it “a tedious, pretentious slog” (my review). I can only go for 1 star this film. Anne Hathaway plays a superstar pop singer who travels to the home of her former best friend and costume designer (Michaela Coel) for a new dress. Thus begins a painfully tiresome interaction between the duo. In quiet tones with a languid pace, they interact with an endlessly low-key lack of energy. The usually dark cinematography doesn’t help. There are a few concert flashbacks that add nothing to the narrative and only break up the painful pace. This is an affected and deadly drama. 

Probably the best Lowery film I've seen. It reminded me a bit of Peter Strickland's In Fabric. Mother Mary is an audiovisual feast full of dream logic. I enjoyed it quite a bit

Not every film needs to be understood immediately. Some are meant to be felt. Mother Mary doesn’t follow conventional storytelling—it drifts, lingers, and pulls you into its world on its own terms. It’s not trying to entertain you in the usual way, and that’s exactly where it stands out. What works is the mood. The film builds an atmosphere that feels almost hypnotic—quiet, intense, and emotionally loaded. The performances carry a certain rawness, making even the still moments feel alive. It won’t work for everyone. The pacing is slow, and the narrative isn’t always straightforward. But if you’re willing to sit with it, there’s something genuinely powerful underneath. Final Verdict: Not made for easy viewing. Made for those who appreciate cinema that dares to be different. Cinema wins. Mediocrity loses.