REEL DEAL: Mama REVIEW

In our movies we have seen all kinds of ghosts and monsters that have haunted our imaginations in our lifetime, yet it would be rare to find that ghoul that will can scare us and also touch our hearts at the same time. This is what Guillermo del Toro's Mama shown as a thriller fantasy movie.

Two girls were found in a cabin 5 years after a gruesome tragedy. They now live with their uncle and start a new life with them. However, how they survived 5 years without anyone is a mystery to them as well of the one they call "Mama" disturbs the new family they now have. Having a mother figure for a ghost may not scary when you think about it, but this movie will make you think otherwise.

It is not a bloodthirsty film but what is great about the movie is the eerie feel and the clues that one needs to decipher to know what really happened and why "Mama" is there.

Guillermo del Toro is also the one behind the fantasy movie "Pan's Labyrinth" which is similar to this with the theme of darkness and fantasy.

Mama is brought to you by Solar Entertainment Corporation and United International Pictures. Now Showing in Theaters.

Deliberation time kids! 

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Technical Effects: 4 out of 5 stars (I love the effects which goes from fantasy to super scary even it is not a blood filled film)

Plot: 3 out of 5 stars (With a layer of stories behind the story of Mama, one may also find some similarities with other horror fantasy films)

Acting and Actors: 5 out of 5 stars  (I have to say that I am impressed with child actors in this one with some scenes so challenging even for adults) 

Music and Soundtracks:  3 out for 5 stars (I find it OK but good enough to linger the eerie feel)

DVD Worthiness: YAY! (hope it includes a cherry)
Pros:  Actors, Characters, Set Design, Cinematography
Cons:  Transistion of Thriller and Fantasy, scattered clues  
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars (Weird that I feel so touched for a horror movie, an experience that one rarely encounters, good jod again to Guillermo Del Toro)