Frost
Frost

Movie spotlight

Frost

2017
Movie
115 min
Lithuanian

Rokas and Inga, a couple of young Lithuanians, volunteer to drive a cargo van of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. They cross the vast snowy lands of the Donbass region, drifting into the lives of those affected by the war.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic75
Google Users62%
Director: Darren AronofskyGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their secluded home, disrupting their idyllic existence. As strange occurrences escalate, the boundaries between reality and delusion blur, forcing them to confront their deepest fears and desires. The film delves into themes of artistic creation, domestic bliss, and the consuming nature of fame.

Critical Reception

Darren Aronofsky's 'mother!' garnered a highly polarized reception. While some critics praised its audacious ambition, striking visuals, and Jennifer Lawrence's performance, many found its allegorical narrative obscure, heavy-handed, and gratuitously violent. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with many expressing confusion or offense at its extreme content and perceived lack of clarity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold, surreal, and visually arresting style.

  • Criticized for an opaque and often overwhelming allegorical message.

  • Jennifer Lawrence's central performance was widely lauded.

Google audience: Google users seem to be divided, with many appreciating the film's unique artistic vision and intense atmosphere, while a significant portion found it pretentious, confusing, and ultimately unsatisfying.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The elaborate, surreal sets for the film were constructed on a soundstage to give Aronofsky complete control over the environment and its destruction.

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