Mothers of Monsters

This film really got to me. As a 54 year old grandmother with 5 generations living in my family at one time, the state of our nation/world is a constant topic. This is one of the very few movies I have seen that attempts to address a parents perspective of having a very bright but difficult and troubled teenager.

The movie concentrates on the aftermath of a relationship between a mother and son, and only gives a very brief but very basic nod towards real life tragedies and struggles that make this subject so complex.

I am not usually a fan of found footage movies, but the subject of this film made this type of film making (technology) it's own role.

I have to disagree with the one reviewer who mentioned the actor portraying the teenage son average and the actress playing the mother good. Teenagers are often "acting" as they are learning who they are and i thought he was brilliant. The mother had a much more difficult role as she was portraying authentic fears and frustrations of motherhood.

It was good to see Ed Asner in a cameo and as usual he was super.

If you Like or dislike this movie, at least it creates an environment to discuss this topic and in my opinion that in itself makes this movie brilliant.

A solid entry to the suspense , psychological, horror found footage genre. Personally thought there was seeds planted earlier in the film that could of took it down a different route, which may of improved the over all movie and mystery. But the ever changing conflict and complex relationship on a tight rope pulling between love and hate is really the core of the movie and where it stands out, it's well enough acted to be convincing and it chugs along at a nice pace to keep you engaged There is movies out there with similar concepts done better, perhaps not in this style, but I well recommend this movie nonetheless.

Pretty good movie that leaves you guessing all the way til the end. Definitely worth the watch. Wasn't expecting much, but got a lot more. Didn't add much to the genre, but kept me very entertained throughout. I'd give it a shot.

This movie kept me wondering what was going to happen. It was a nice pace. I also think it was very realistic. Definitely worth the watch.

Nice little potboiler with great direction and interesting performances. With all the choices and platforms out there now its a nice little rush when i come across something that grabs my attention and holds it. Id love to see more from this director. Give it a watch, it really pays off!