'Mother Mary' Is Here With 58% on RT: Is the Anne Hathaway New Movie Worth Watching?

David Lowery is a director with two faces. With one face, he creates mainstream movies that are easy to recommend to friends. With the other, he creates arthouse films for A24, such as The Green Knight, A Ghost Story, and the new Mother Mary.

Critics are debating and audiences are divided, but one thing is clear: the movie will leave no one indifferent. We'll figure out if this occult drama starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel is worth spending an evening with.

What Is 'Mother Mary' About?

One rainy morning, pop star Mother Mary could no longer bear her emotional torment. She heads to the estate of her longtime friend, fashion designer Sam. The two haven't spoken in almost ten years – a scandal once severed their close relationship, and neither has quite healed from it.

Mother Mary needs a costume for her first concert in years, and only Sam can design an outfit that truly captures her essence as a singer. Over the course of a few evenings, the two friends talk things out, reminisce about the past, and hint at the future.

They'll even perform an exorcism, a much-needed ritual for their souls.

'Mother Mary' Divided Audiences, but if You Enjoy Weird Movies From A24, This Is the One for You

David Lowery doesn't hide metaphors between the lines – he waves them right on screen. This approach isn't for everyone, but no matter how visually extravagant he may be, Lowery is a powerful storyteller.

Mother Mary could be called an occult thriller or a mystical parable, but it's not the distilled work of David Lowery under the control of studio bosses. With complete creative control, this eccentric storyteller guarantees both bread and circuses – but he can't guarantee that everyone will enjoy them.

There are no men in the movie, and all the screen time and dialogue are given to women. Hunter Schafer, Kaia Gerber, and Sian Clifford appear in the background.

FKA Twigs and Charli XCX wrote the songs for Mother Mary, which helps create a cohesive image of the heroine as a pop figure.

Anne Hathaway & Michaela Coel Are the Acting Duo That Carries 'Mother Mary' on Their Shoulders

Both Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel are Mother Mary's energetic centers, carrying this weight with ease and grace.

Michaela Coel's piercing gaze speaks to the bone, revealing what the dialogue leaves unsaid and adding depth and mystical tension to the film. Meanwhile, fragile and vulnerable Anne Hathaway once again demonstrates a seemingly limitless range.

If you're ready for a slow-paced movie with metaphors instead of action that stays with you long afterward, give Mother Mary a try. If you were expecting a typical pop star biopic, look elsewhere.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Mother Mary'?

• Mother Mary has 72% from critics and 58% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

• On IMDb, the movie has a score of 6.1/10.

• On Letterboxd, Mother Mary scored 3.0/5.0.

Where to Watch 'Mother Mary'?

Mother Mary is currently playing in theaters.