Jeremy of The Daily Rotation wrote, "Sean Durkin makes his directorial debut with Martha Marcy May Marlene, an incredibly slow film that must be endured, not viewed. Surviving MMMM isn’t an easy task, but if you do somehow manage to make it out on the other side you’ll find that the whole experience was a giant waste of time. Elizabeth Olsen and John Hawkes are the only things that were worth the viewing, but even their drowsy performances don’t earn the film a pass. It’s amateurishly directed and poorly written. View with caution."
Chris of Laser Lemming Writes "Halloween is this Thursday, and many television stations will air lame specials while cable stations try to jam silly schlock down your throats. Spend your Halloween wisely by watching these excellent films. We are not loading for the most scary, but we are aiming to add really great films to your Halloween ammunition. This list will consist of modern films made over the last decade. Let’s begin"
Trendy Gamers: It’s an indie flick, so of course it’s got a weird name. The last review I did for a highly lauded independent film left me cynical and bitter, with a certain resistance towards diving back into another low-budget, atmosphere-heavy, psychological thriller. However, this time I came away fascinated and validated. First time writer/director Sean Durkin’s dark and fascinating meditation on the damaged psyche of an escaped cult member plays out with intricate nuance and deep gravitas, that warrants it a second viewing and a rightful spot in my Blu-ray collection when it hits retail outlets.
The Movie Pool tries to join the cultish fanbase of Martha Marcy May Marlene—to mixed results.
