Mother/Android
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| Directed by | Mattson Tomlin |
| Written by | Mattson Tomlin |
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| Cinematography | Patrick Scola |
| Edited by | Andrew Groves |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Mother/Android is a 2021 American post-apocalyptic science fiction thriller film, written and directed by Mattson Tomlin for his feature directorial debut. The film stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Algee Smith and Raúl Castillo.
Mother/Android was released on December 17, 2021, on Hulu.[1]
Premise
On Christmas Eve, Georgia Olsen finds out that she is pregnant with her boyfriend, Samuel “Sam” Hoth’s child. The new revelations disturb Georgia’s peace as she doesn’t want to become a mother at this age. Sam tries to console Georgia and asks her for marriage, but she is unsure about her relationship with Sam.
Georgia decides to hide the secret from her parents. In a hurry, she leaves behind her phone in the bathroom and walks out of the house to attend a college Christmas party. An android, Eli, owned by the Olsens, greets Sam with Halloween instead of Christmas at the door, signaling the arrival of impending horror
At the Christmas party, the members witness a loud shrill screech, similar to a technical glitch, and soon after, an android named Daniel turns violent. Daniel attacks Georgia and Sam, and they run away from the house to save their lives. Due to the glitch, the smartphones started exploding, killing their respective users. On the streets, Georgia and Sam witness the doom.
Nine months later, Georgia, expecting her first baby, has taken shelter in the forest with Sam. The couple are trying to get to a fortified Boston. They have heard rumors about a boat that is transporting new mothers to Asia where they can find a peaceful life. But to reach Boston, Georgia and Sam have to cross a no man’s land filled with deadly androids.
Cast
- Chloë Grace Moretz as Georgia
- Algee Smith as Sam
- Raúl Castillo as Arthur
- Linnea Gardner as Sarah
- Kiara Pichardo as Lisa
- Oscar Wahlberg as Derrick
- Christian Mallen as Kevin
- Jared Reinfeldt as Connor
- Liam McNeill as Daniel(as Liam McNeil)
- Stephen Thorne as Eli
- Jon F. Merz as Mr Olsen(as Jon F Merz)
- Tamara Hickey as Mrs Olsen
- Jason Bowen as Boston Lieutenant
- Hana Kim as Korean Official
- Benz Veal as Patrol
- Will Lyman as Captain
- Owen Burke as Officer Norton
- Kate Avallone as Doctor Howe
Production
In September 2020, Chloë Grace Moretz, Algee Smith, and Raúl Castillo joined the cast of the film, with Mattson Tomlin directing from a screenplay he wrote, with Matt Reeves and Bill Block set to produce the film, under their 6th and Idaho Productions and Miramax banners, respectively.[2][3][4]
Filming
Principal photography began in September 2020.[5]
Release
On March 10, 2021, Hulu acquired the U.S. distribution rights to the film.[6] It was released on December 17, 2021.[7] Netflix acquired the international streaming rights to the film and it is scheduled to be released in all other regions on January 7, 2022.[8]
Reception
Critical response
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes sampled 24 critics and judged 29% of the reviews to be positive, with an average rating of 4.90/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Mother/Android transcends its budgetary limitations on a visual level -- unfortunately, this sci-fi drama is less successful on the storytelling front."[9]
References
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (December 17, 2021). "'Mother/Android' Review: The Future Looks Bleak for Chloë Grace Moretz and Her Baby". Variety. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ "Mattson Tomlin, Chloe Grace Moretz Team for Sci-Fi Tale 'Mother/ Android' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. September 3, 2020. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (September 21, 2020). "'Euphoria's Algee Smith To Co-Star Opposite Chloe Grace Moretz In 'Mother/Android' Sci-Fi At Miramax". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ "Raúl Castillo Joins Chloe Grace Moretz and Algee Smith for Cast of Miramax's MOTHER/ANDROID". PR Newswire. September 25, 2020. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ Tomlin, Mattson (September 28, 2020). "I've wanted to be a director since I was seven years old. Been building 23 years to get to today. Can't wait for you all to see. 🤖💀🤖". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 10, 2021). "Hulu Picks Up Chloë Grace Moretz Miramax-6th & Idaho Sci-Fi Thriller 'Mother/Android'". Deadline. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (October 20, 2021). "Mother/Android:Hulu Unveils Premiere Date & First Look Photos For Sci-Fi Thriller Starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Algee Smith & Raúl Castillo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ Moore, Kasey (December 10, 2021). "Hulu Movie 'Mother/Android' Releasing on Netflix Internationally in January 2022". What's on Netflix.
- ^ "Mother/Android". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
