Martha
Martha

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Martha

2019
Movie
16 min
English

A teenager wakes to discover she’s the last person on Earth.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Matthew SheahanGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A lonely woman named Martha lives a quiet life, tending to her garden and indulging in her fantasies. Her solitary existence is disrupted when she becomes entangled with a mysterious young woman who brings both excitement and danger into her world. As their relationship deepens, Martha's grip on reality begins to slip, leading to a thrilling and suspenseful conclusion.

Critical Reception

Martha received a mixed reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actresses, particularly Geraldine James and Anya Taylor-Joy. However, some reviews noted that the film's narrative became convoluted in its latter half, and that its pacing could be uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong lead performances.

  • Criticized for a sometimes confusing plot and uneven pacing.

  • A thought-provoking psychological thriller with a haunting central performance.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Martha' is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize distinct likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

Although Anya Taylor-Joy is a prominent figure in the film, her role is relatively small, serving more as a catalyst for Martha's descent.

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