Mother's Day (May 11) and emotional movies

Mamma Mia Movie (Photo: Universal)

Mothers are the subject of countless movies, many of which have left a strong impression on the audience, bringing nuances and perspectives worth pondering. On Mother's Day (this year is May 11), let's enjoy emotional movies.

Stepmom (1998)

Movie Stepmom (Photo: Rotten Tomatoes)

The film starred two famous female stars at that time, Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon. Stepmom is about a stepmother who has difficulty adjusting to her stepchildren and her husband's ex-wife. Although it received mixed reviews, the film offers a different perspective on motherhood and complex family relationships. In addition, the way the two women - the ex-wife and the new wife - can finally overcome obstacles to accept and get along with each other - created a humane and impressive ending for the film.

Freaky Friday (2003)

Freaky Friday is an engaging story about a mother and daughter swapping (Photo: Disney)

As one of the most successful films of "tricky girl" Lindsay Lohan, Freaky Friday follows the swapping pattern which is not too new but still creates great attraction for the audience. When suddenly switching roles unwillingly, mother and daughter Tess Coleman (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Anna (Lindsay Lohan) encounter many awkward and humorous situations but at the same time, they also gradually understand each other better, then change together, find ways to heal the differences and cracks.

In the film, the mother's rebellious, individualistic image left a strong impression on the audience, especially in the rock performance scene.

After more than 20 years, the two actresses will reunite for part 2 of the film, expected to be released later this year with a new story but still closely connected to the success of the first part.

Mamma Mia (2008)

Whether it is the musical or the movie version, Mamma Mia makes the audience passionate, love life, immerse themselves in the melodies of happiness, love, and optimism. The life and mother-daughter relationship of Donna (played by Meryl Streep) and Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) is not always filled with joy but has had challenging times right before Sophie's wedding. The past story, the mother's unfulfilled love affairs, the mother's choice to protect her child when life is stormy... made the daughter understand, appreciate, and love her mother more.

Yes Day (2021)

The film raises the issue that any parent must face: when to say "Yes", say "Yes" and when to firmly answer "No" to the requests and questions of children. Jennifer Garner plays a woman who loves an adventurous and spontaneous life. But since becoming a mother, she and her husband believe that it is necessary to say "No" strictly to protect their children from the dangers and risks in life. But then, the family enters the challenge of a day when they can only say "Yes". And that is the beginning of many things that happen. Although the film has a humorous color, Yes Day also brings many thoughtful messages about family.

Besides the familiar brilliance of Jennifer Garner in her forte role, Yes Day also features Jenna Ortega - who has now broken through to become the "new generation horror queen".

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023)

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (Photo: Lionsgate)

Adapted from the book of the same name by Judy Blume, it tells the sweet story of 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) who moves to a new town and adjusts to teenage life with the help of her mother (Rachel McAdams) and grandmother (Kathy Bates).

This is one of the highest-rated films of the past two years, with a near-perfect score of 99% positive from 227 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Rachel McAdams' performance as the mother received much praise. From the star of teen movies, then romantic movies, the actress has firmly and convincingly transformed into the image of a mother who always accompanies her children during the turbulent stages of adolescence.

There are also plenty of other exciting movie options this Mother’s Day (May 11). Even some horror films like the Japanese original Dark Water or the American remake are touching with their stories about motherhood.

According to vtv.vn

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