Mother And Child

Mother And Child

Synopsis

Three women’s lives share a common core: they have all been profoundly affected by adoption. Karen (Annette Bening) had a baby at 14, gave her up at birth, and has been haunted ever since by the daughter she never knew. Elizabeth (Naomi Watts) grew up as an adopted child; she’s a bright and ambitious lawyer, but a flinty loner in her personal life. Lucy (Kerry Washington) is just embarking with her husband on the adoption odyssey, looking for a baby to become their own.

Official Site: NA

Singapore Release Date: 6th May 2010, Thursday

Running Time: 125 minutes

Ratings: G

Genre: Drama

Cast: Naomi Watts, Annette Bening, Kerry Washington, Jimmy Smits, Samuel L. Jackson

Crew: Director (Rodrigo García), Producer (Lisa Maria Falcone, Julie Lynn), Writers (Rodrigo García), Music (Ed Shearmur), Cinematography (Xavier Pérez Grobet) and Editing (Steven Weisberg)

The Trailer

The Review

A mother’s love and adoption is the main theme for this movie.

It tugs at your heart with all that drama, and I won’t be surprised if you shed a tear or two.

Media is hyping this as a chick-flick film, but I feel its generally suitable for all to watch.

Walking away I found there’s plenty I learned from this movie.

The Good

• Well written storyline
• In-depth character development

The Bad

• Heartbreaking to watch

Editor’s Ratings