
In the aftermath of a tragedy a woman, Magda, reacts with a surge of newfound life that engulfs her circle of family and friends.... (Full plot summary below)
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In the aftermath of a tragedy a woman, Magda, reacts with a surge of newfound life that engulfs her circle of family and friends.
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| One Room With A ViewPJ NabarroFeaturing one of Penélope Cruz's greatest ever performances, Ma Ma is an exemplar of what a classy director can do with potentially soapy material. |
| indieWireDavid EhrlichCruz is radiant in her role, finding inner strength even when the script pushes Magda towards blind hope, and finding pain even when Medem insists that cancer hits with all the force of a bad night's sleep. |
| Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleThe model here may be the florid, female-centered movies of Douglas Sirk, but the effect is as poetic and inspiring as a waiting-room pamphlet. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRandy CordovaFor all its missteps and machinations, the film mostly achieves its goals. In other words, have some Kleenex ready at the theater. |
| GuardianPeter BradshawWithout Cruz, this movie might not have added up to as much. But with her vivid presence, it shimmers and throbs. |
| MovieMailMike McCahillMa Ma, at best minor Medem, unfolds like an afternoon TV movie that's been at the sherry, or placed on the heaviest of medication. |
| AwardsCircuit.comShane SlaterThough Ma ma's melodramatic DNA is hampered by Medem's austere aesthetic, there's still enough inherent emotional power to satisfy the casual arthouse crowd looking for alternative foreign fare this summer. |
| Contactmusic.comRich ClineFrom Spain, this drama grapples with some enormous issues without getting too heavy about them. It's emotionally wrenching without ever feeling sentimental. |
| The Film StageJohn FinkThe craft is quite admirable, while the elements feel a bit recycled. |
| The PlaylistKevin JagernauthFalls flat on its face thanks to a severe lack of self-awareness and an air of dramatic self-importance. |