If there’s one thing that’s true, it’s that nearly every new Netflix movie that features major stars will land in the streamer’s Top 10 shortly after it debuts. Though there’s really no telling how universally adored these movies are by those with a Netflix subscription who watch them, even if they are, there’s a pretty good bet that any critics who weighed in on the service’s big hits have some differing opinions about just how watchable they might be. Such is the case with the recent Jennifer Lopez release, The Mother.
The action film features the Hustlers star as she takes a break from her recent string of romantic comedies to play an assassin who has to come out of hiding to protect the daughter she gave up over a decade ago. And, one look at the reviews for The Mother tells me that critics have been less than enthusiastic about what it entails. However, I found it thoroughly enjoyable to watch, and figured now was as good a time as any to talk about why. Let’s go!
