Hi, It’s Your Mother
Hi, It’s Your Mother

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Hi, It’s Your Mother

2016
Movie
4 min
English

Mum's calling, and Lisa isn't pleased. "Hi, It's Your Mother" is a shocking tragi-comedic stop motion short about family and blood(y) ties.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jared BlackGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A estranged daughter, grappling with her life choices, receives a call from her mother who is dying and wants to reconnect. She travels home to confront her past and her complicated relationship with her mother, leading to a series of emotional revelations and unresolved issues.

Critical Reception

Hi, It's Your Mother received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising the performances of the lead actresses but criticizing the film's predictable plot and uneven pacing. Audiences seemed to connect more with the emotional core of the story, particularly those who have experienced similar family dynamics.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's emotional resonance is hampered by a formulaic narrative.

  • Strong performances from the central cast elevate the material.

  • The pacing occasionally drags, detracting from the overall impact.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's heartfelt themes and the emotional performances, finding it a relatable story about family reconciliation, though some noted the plot's lack of originality.

Fun Fact

Actress Sarah Jane Morris, who plays the daughter, is also known for her role as Ellie Nash in the TV series 'Brothers & Sisters'.

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