A Babá

This movie is not like a "jump" scare horror flick. I found so much beauty in the lead. There was suspense and you really didn't understand the connection until the end. Being a male, I can not imagine the pain a mother must feel at times. But, though I didn't give this movie more than 5 stars, if you enjoy suspenseful/drama with a hint of horror, it's definitely worth the watch.

I only lacked a back story. You just start off with Aisha is the United States and her son in a country in Africa. It's drawn out at times and supporting characters needed more development but it's not a complete blah movie like some are saying.

The primary reason I wanted to see this movie was because it won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance in 2022. So how bad could it possibly be, especially since they awarded it to CODA in 2021?

After sitting through this, I am absolutely clueless how this could have possibly won anything, much less such a prestigious prize. All these clues are building and building throughout the movie, and then when the "payoff" happens, you're just scratching your head wondering how they squandered it all.

The only good thing I can say about this movie is that Anna Diop is excellent as the Nanny, and I wouldn't be surprised if she becomes a big star down the road.

Other than that, I can't stress enough not to waste your time with this one. Look at all the other negative reviews this is receiving on IMDb! You'll thank us all if you avoid it.

The movie captivated me through beginning to about 2/3 through. Its well acted and filmed. I was expecting horror and all that comes with it. It has some of the beginnings of it: strange visions or possibly the character's' imagination- director leaves the answer unclear. Some mystical, African, supernatural myths. It also showcases the plight of hardworking immigrants and the struggles that come with being undocumented, plus the elitist, self-serving duplicitous nature of a Manhattan-based , socially sympathetic WASP couple posing as being caring, activist-oriented, and racially blind. Aahh! That may have been thee horror part, but I say it's simply drama focusing on the the great social divide. The end really leaves the audience with a lot of new and old questions. But no answers- perhaps that's purposeful. The big picture of the ending is clear enough but left me feeling cheated - very much like the main character. Wrapped up better, this could easily been a highly recommended drama (IMDB 6, 7 maybe 8), or even a horror movie . But it's simply a mostly, watchable film.

This movie looked great in the opening scenes. Creepy house , weird silent monotone Child, clearly dysfunctional couple, sweet innocent immigrant nanny - all a recipe for disaster. But literally nothing happens . At all . There's a lot of dark , supposedly suspenseful sequences that are probably the "horror" element of the movie , but I don't really understand why this movie won any awards at all . It's perhaps too deep for someone without a degree in film appreciation, to actually enjoy, but the distinct feeling this movie leaves you with is akin to watching something you really want to eat, cook in the oven, only to be severely disappointed when you actually take a bite .

You've been separate from your son nearly a year, by an ocean that is wide and so austere, but you've managed to compose, started looking after Rose, with a family, who seem to be sincere. It's not too long before you struggle to get through, the guardian back home is engaged and eschews, it starts to play tricks with your mind, you find it hard to rest, unwind, while the parents take advantage over you.

Definitely not a horror film, but an innovative and imaginative insight into the psychology of a mother who loses contact with her young son, who she has left to build a new life in America for, while preparing for him to join her when the time is right. Anna Diop is outstanding, the interpretation challenging at times, the ending a little bizarre, but certainly something to get you thinking about, from a writer and director who clearly has some creativity.