The Mother

See it if Great set. Great acting esp.Isabelle Huppert and Chris Noth. Fascinating look at parental relationships. About 85 minutes

Don't see it if Avoid front row this time re:viewing of the set. First performance ie. a bit of work needed re: projection of sound throughout theater..

Also Lighting very effective......
Snow & ice in streets not very helpful...
Atlantic Theater maintains its reputation.... Read more Read less

See it if You wish to see a superb French actress at her best Isabelle Huppert

Don't see it if If you are looking for a straight forward play that you don't have to think about

See it if If you like Isabelle Huppert

Don't see it if You like straightforward plays

Also Despite an intense performance by Isabelle Huppert, this show which deals with intense depression by a mother who feels that life has passed her by - fails to capture that emotion. Isabelle is perhaps to glamourous to be believable as the depressed stay-at-home mom, though the gives an energetic emotional performance. The rest of the cast, in previews, are in the midst of getting comfortable with their roles. Interesting but disappointing and ultimately not emotionally moving.... Read more Read less