Mothers' Instinct

In the idyllic 1960s, best friends and neighbors Alice and Céline live seemingly perfect lives with their families in suburban America. Their strong bond is shattered by a tragic accident involving Alice's son, leading to a spiral of paranoia and guilt. As suspicion mounts between the two women, their once-unbreakable friendship erodes, revealing dark secrets and unleashing a battle of maternal instincts.

Mothers' Instinct received mixed reviews from critics. While the performances of Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway were widely praised, the film's pacing and predictable plot elements were noted as drawbacks by many reviewers. Audience reception leaned towards polarized, with some appreciating the psychological tension and others finding the narrative unsatisfying.

• Praiseworthy performances from the lead actresses elevate the tense psychological drama.

• Some critics found the plot to be predictable and the pacing uneven.

• The film effectively explores themes of guilt, paranoia, and fractured friendship.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the strong performances, particularly from Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway, and the suspenseful atmosphere. However, some reviewers felt the story became overly melodramatic and the resolution was not entirely convincing.

The film is a remake of the 2018 Belgian film "Mothers' Instinct" (Duelles), which was also directed by Olivier Masset-Depasse.