The Mother

United Kingdom 2003

Details imdb

Seen 17 May 2012

Not exactly the mother from hell

Ratings

IMDB 6.8/10

Rotten Tomatoes Audience 60% liked it

A look at how we cope with the loss of someone who has been a major part of our lives. Anne Reid as the mother carries her role with restraint and no histrionics, thanks in part to the understated story written by Hanif Kureishi. We can also see Daniel Craig in his pre James Bond days. I give the film a 7.0/10 for the great job the actors did in conveying the loss and its aftermath.

My impressions:

That partner in life

Started with the marriage vows

For better or for worse, for richer, for poorer

In sickness and in health, to love and to cherish

From this day forward until death do us part

Will it ring true

When the partner is no longer with us

Life changes

To our pleasant surprise

A nice change

Different, challenging

Not without its own complications

In this case

It is a hornet's nest

Touched, disturbed

The sting remains