Mother Mary (2026)★ 6.3/10

I was introduced to writer/director David Lowery with his very unique THE GREEN KNIGHT. Back then, I had never seen anything like it and I thought I wouldn’t again. Well, in comes MOTHER MARY, a psychological, metaphysically metaphorical story of a pop star who has transcended the type of spiritual fame only a handful of people have achieved. This is about two people who are connected by something greater, between pop star Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) and her estranged friend and fashion designer Sam (Michaela Coel). Preparing for her comeback tour, Mary reluctantly seeks out Sam, asking her for a dress worthy of her status. What follows is a conversation piece of two people emotionally unpacking themselves and their relationship. If you know what I mean when I say that this is a very A24 movie, you know what you’re getting yourself into. There’s an ethereal, gothic vibe that lends itself well to the subject matter, and to where the story eventually goes. There’s an underlying tension between the two leads that draws the audience in. Coel’s performance combined with Hathaway’s physicality is a deadly duo. The score, when it makes itself known, is haunting and catchy. Speaking of catchy, the original songs in this are awesome, sang by Hathaway herself. Later on, the movie takes an ambitious swing that is unpredictable and possibly off-putting for some. I commend them for not playing it safe. By the end of it, I was thinking “What did I just watch?”, and “Did I like that?”. Ultimately, I decided I love MOTHER MARY. It’s original, bold, and it made me think, which are some of my favorite things a movie can do.