Martha Marcy May Marlene

Year: 2011

Grade: B+

Country: USA

Director: Durkin

Review

knew absolutely nothing about this film going into it. turns out that the lead is the olsen twins’ little sister which i guess makes sense once i look at her long enough. but 1) she’s a better actress by a long shot and 2) she’s way better looking. it’s a really good film and olsen and hawkes both turn in great performances. the writing is spot on accurate with regards to the dynamic between the sister wives within the cult/commune. the human mind is a twisted thing and this film does a good job of exploring how twisted it can get in the right/wrong circumstances. the eponymous character reminded me of an unholy mix of the worst of my cousin and sister. i was disappointed by the ending.

Watched in theater