Martha runs away from a bad situation. She is reunited with her sister after two years. As the narrative unfolds, we see that she was a part of some kind of cult. I was so bummed that I missed this when it was in the cinema. So I've been jonesing for months to see it. It is a great film - great acting, great storytelling using a dual timeline and flashbacks, and a great overall tone. Elizabeth Olsen, younger sister of the Olsen twins, is pretty phenomenal and already puts anything her sisters has done to shame. The story telling, production and camera work are all great, but Olsen's performance is the highlight of this film. And John Hawkes gives another great creepy performance.
Martha Marcy May Marlene gets 4 out of 5 Poblanos!
Director: Sean Durkin
Writer: Sean Durkin
Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson and John Hawkes (Lost, Me You and Everyone We Know)
Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
Metacritic: 76 out of 100
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