This is actually a pretty good movie. I don't understand the hate from some critics. I haven't seen this movie in many years, but it has aged very well. It also has alot of great scenes and creepy moments.

I can understand the critics certainly, I find myself bored with most horrors of this type. I don't know what it is about this film but it has stuck with me since I first saw it. Certain scenes imprinted on me like no other. No other film before or after this has caused me to lose sleep, but I lost two nights over this. Is that not what every horror strives for in it's very essence? For me personally I cannot give less than 5 stars.

This is a really good movie for 2013, visuals were indeed bad but the whole story and acting was amazing. I got scared a couple of times real good. SPOILER: there was a sad ending and you don't see those very often so that's also a reason why I like it a lot. I recommend it!

I’m fairly critical of lazy, trope-based thriller/horror movies (and there are many), but I thought this one was quite good overall. Unique premise, some genuinely creepy scenes, decent SFX…and Jessica Chastian. Not sure why many of the user reviews are so dour.

This film very effectively scared me throughout, until reaching the point where the titular creature is revealed clearly. It's not a particularly exceptional film but I thought it was scary, which is what horror films are supposed to be.

I dont know what it is about it, but this film somehow stuck with me. In my opinion, it does not get the credit it is due. Very atmospheric movie.

What is the message of the movie? So meaningless.

I don’t have to say a lot about this Thriller/Horror Movie except it isn’t scary. Maybe It’s just me but I couldn’t find a real reason to watch this till the end…..but I did because of the Actors who tried their best I think. Technically and Story-wise I can assure you that you don’t miss out anything.

Mama is a decent watch with some really creepy moments. I was dubious about the cast beforehand however they put in a great performance the children included. The story is strong enough however The actual entity mama once seen breaks emersion for me and it was unrecoverable from that moment on. The suspense and mystery had completely been taken out for me personally. Overall: a good horror flick you will enjoy it.

One of my favorite and most disturbing creature features but with heart

Jessica Chastain is the reason this movie is so good. The plot is good. Other characters were okay. Overall a very enjoyable movie.

Literally boring, was it supposed to be horror movie? More like a joke movie, not even a comedy

Loved it, but I'm pissed at the ending and would have liked a different ending.

The only reason I did not give a 5 star was because of the ending. Overall I really liked the movie. The only thing I would suggest a slightly different ending.

Me da miedo ocasionalmente

Director Andrés Muschietti and Guillermo del Toro produces starring Jessica Chastain Together they weave a dark tale about the horrors of motherhood based on the Argentine short story Twin sisters Lilly and Victoria vanish in the woods, prompting a frantic search by their Uncle Lucas and Chastain as Annabel whom are a rockstar couple Five years later they are found and Lily has become feral living with no resources or food or guardian as it seems Lucas and Annabel decide to adopt them both yet there's an uneasy feeling something else is lurking in the shadows A dark, evil presence has followed them and Lily prefers her over her aunt calling her 'Mama' Her sister is afraid what might happen if she pulls away leading 'Mama' to do sinister things This being is a ghost; more of an emotion bent out of shape, condemned to repeat itself time and time again The movie doesn't reach its potential fully and the actors try their hardest Chastain is the best part in the movie next to Lily along with the enormous reliance on dark shadows and corners Very character driven than most of this kind of genre Most of the scares in here are very effective although the CGI has a lot to be desired A confusing script, some stuff stretches believability, and contrived plotting aside it still works for a PG-13 horror film Creepy images and an unsettling backstory have Del toro and Muschietti tackle maternal issues to scary lengths

One of my fav Horror films! Takes creepy to a new level!

Could of been so much better... And the ending was dreadful

It was really good. Takes some thinking to get through the plot but rewarding with patience.

A very stressful film, about motherhood and the consequences to take a life in your care as a mother.