Flash Movie Review: Martha Marcy May Marlene

If the rumors are true, then I can see why the Olsen twins (Mary-Kate & Ashley) are jealous of their little sister, Elizabeth. She evidently got the acting talent in the family. A serious solid performance, Elizabeth added to the steady tension in this film. Portraying a troubled woman who tries to blend back into her sister’s life, she is plagued with painful memories of her time in a cult and with brimming paranoia. The direction is well done and the changing of time periods was not an issue. Nor was the one bloody scene, in the latter half of the film. There is a good chance, Elizabeth may get an Oscar nomination for this role.

 

3 1/2 stars

 

 

 

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From a long line of movie afficionados, one brother was the #1 renter of movies in the country with Blockbuster, I am following in the same traditions that came before me. To balance out the long hours seated in dark movie theaters, I also teach yoga and cycling. For the past 3 years, I have correctly picked the major Oscar winners... so join me as we explore the wonder of movies and search for that perfect 4 star movie.

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