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Goodnight Mommy
2022 92 min France, United States of America R 16+
★5.4
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Director: Matt Sobel
🎭 Based on
«Goodnight Mommy»
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Description
When twin brothers arrive home to find their mother’s demeanor altered and face covered in surgical bandages, they begin to suspect the woman beneath the gauze might not be their mother.
Starring
Naomi Watts
Actor
Cameron Crovetti
Actor
Nicholas Crovetti
Actor
Key opinion
The 2022 remake of Goodnight Mommy is widely viewed as an inferior alternative to the 2014 original, often criticized for stripping away the unique atmosphere and psychological depth of the source material. While some viewers appreciate the clearer narrative and Naomi Watts’ performance, the general consensus is that the film lacks the tension and impact of the Austrian predecessor.
| Adaptation | The film functions as a simplified, more accessible version of the original that sacrifices the nuance and individuality of its source material. | |
| Acting | Naomi Watts delivers a strong, effective performance that provides a worthwhile payoff by the time her character is fully revealed. | |
| Ending | The film fails to maintain the necessary suspense, with critics noting that the central mystery becomes predictable and the ending over-explains the plot. | |
| Originality | The film's quality is polarizing; newcomers may find it an atmospheric and well-shot thriller, while those familiar with the original see it as a hollow and disposable imitation. |