May. 13, 2023|USA|115 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Thriller
Description: “The Mother,” a 2023 American action thriller film directed by Niki Caro, features a screenplay by Misha Green, Andrea Berloff, and Peter Craft, based on Green’s original story. The movie stars Jennifer Lopez, Joseph Fiennes, Omari Hardwick, Lucy Paez, and Gael García Bernal. It was released on Netflix on May 12, 2023.
In February 2021, Jennifer Lopez was announced as part of the cast, with Niki Caro directing the film. By September 2021, Joseph Fiennes, Omari Hardwick, Gael García Bernal, Paul Raci, and Lucy Paez had joined the cast. Filming began in Vancouver on October 4, 2021, but was temporarily suspended on January 11, 2022, due to a COVID-19 variant outbreak.
Production resumed in March 2022 on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria. The old town of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria was used to depict a Cuban city, while the Gabinete Literario served as a casino. The southern part of the island was chosen to film a villa party scene.
The film received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, 41% of 44 reviews were positive, with an average rating of 4.8/10. Metacritic assigned it a score of 44 out of 100 based on 20 critics, indicating “mixed or average reviews.”
The story follows a gripping action-packed narrative, showcasing Jennifer Lopez in a leading role as the titular character navigating intense challenges and thrilling encounters.
Cast director: Niki Caro
Cast actor: Jennifer Lopez, Joseph Fiennes, Omari Hardwick, Gael García Bernal, Paul Raci, Lucy Paez, Fahim Fazli, Michael Karl Richards, Saif Mohsen, Yvonne Senat Jones
Original name: The Mother