Mammoth is a 2009 film directed by Lukas Moodysson, a Swedish filmaker.
Michelle Williams and Gael Garcia Bernal play a successful New York couple who seem to have it all- Their apartment is spectacular, they both have successful careers and they have a beautiful daughter whom they dote on, named Jackie.
The film takes place in New York, Thailand and the Philippines- with breathtaking scenes in Thailand and the design and style of the NYC apartment is enviable.
The cinematography is well done and the camera angles are well thought out and executed.
The film is touted as a reflection on globalization but I think it it more of a commentary on working mothers and modern day slavery.
The lead characters do an amazing job- I am a huge Michelle Williams fan and as a close observer of a medical professional think she captures her roll as and ER surgeon well.
Gael Garcia-
Well, it is the icing on the cake that he is an amazing actor.
22 comments:
how have i never heard of this movie? this is looking like a weekend rental, for sure!
Really good film. Gael is good a usual and I am becoming a big fan of Michelle Williams. She was amazing in Blue Valentine.
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love them both, forgot about this, adding to the queue! i lurve ggb.
I think she is fabulous too. I always enjoy her perfomances and will see a movie just because she is in it. Actually both of them, their looks are, as you say, just the icing. Will check this one out for sure.
Never heard of it but I'm a Michelle Williams fan as well...adding it to my 'to see' list!
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Ooh! I'm adding it to the list for sure! I love M.W. too and who doesn't love a little man candy in every film as well!?
I'm a little embarrassed to admit I'd never even heard of this film, but it sounds terrific! Adding it to my Netflix now!
i am adding this one, i love michelle williams' work
Do you know I've never heard of it? I can't believe. Such great actors! Definitely is going on my list :)
I've never heard of that movie...till now ..I'll see it...
hmmm.. looks very enticing indeed. thanks for the recommendation. i have been out of the loop for years - well since ezra was born. but, i do know these actors and like them very much.
Will add it to my 'love film' list... havent heard of it but sounds interesting.
Wow, what a HOT couple, seriously. Piqued my interest when you said "commentary on modern day slavery!" Although I don't see a lot of movies, I think I am gonig to check this one out. Plus . . . he's pretty incredible to look at.
why haven't I heard of this movie and with Gael?! I must see it this weekend, sounds very interesting!
Never heard of it, and rarely watch movies.
But.
That man? Stunning!
I liked him in Y Tu Mama Tambien... I will have to check out this one. Thanks!
hmmm i should put this on my list :)
Your review definitely left me intrigued!
I loved this movie. I thought it was really well done plus there was definitely a room with a view. ;)) I've been making a list of films I've seen that I thought you would like. I'll send them soon.
thank you for posting b/c i forgot about this film. now i'm 126th in line for it at the library!
I heard about this movie a long time ago, but forgot about it. Hello, Netflix queue.
so i just finished watching mammoth. thanks for the recommendation. i too think a major theme throughout the film was about the suffering of being a working mother. it sure solidified my decision to be a stay at home mom. i was a little disappointed with the last line, "we'll have to find a new nanny" but that is the bitter reality for many people today. it was also a great film for juxtaposing the unbelievable wealth in the dot.com industry with the extreme poverty elsewhere in the world. a very thought provoking movie. i'm glad i saw it. i have the flu too (right now) so it was perfect for my melancholy state of mind. : )
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