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A good mother
Single parent Mona Doermer travels to the Baltic Sea with her two children Tom and Marlen. The mentally unstable mother and the children, which are alarmingly mature for their age, form a strange team that many in the coastal town notice - including the young Commissioner Greta. When little Marlen mysteriously disappears, there is great excitement. Greta, who feels strangely connected to Mona, does everything she can to find the missing girl and to discover the dark secret of the mysterious stranger.
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Plot Summary
A single mother finds herself entangled in a dangerous situation when her teenage daughter's boyfriend becomes involved in criminal activities. As the stakes escalate, she must confront the dark underbelly of her community to protect her child and uncover the truth behind the escalating violence.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters as major drawbacks. While some performances were praised, the overall execution failed to resonate with a majority of reviewers.
What Reviewers Say
Critics found the film's thriller elements to be uninspired and lacking in genuine suspense.
The performances were generally considered adequate but not enough to elevate the weak script.
Many reviewers felt the story relied too heavily on genre tropes without adding anything new.
Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the attempt at a dramatic thriller and the performances, while others found the plot predictable and the execution underwhelming.
Fun Fact
Director Adam Shankman is more widely known for his work on romantic comedies and musicals, making 'A Good Mother' a departure into the thriller genre.
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