Like Mother, Like Daughter (2017)

Movie Overview
"Like Mom, Like Daughter" (2017), also called "Telle Mère, Telle Fille", is a heartfelt French comedy directed by Noémie Saglio. Depicting a strange however comical family dynamic, the film informs the story of the large bond between a mom and her daughter, who remarkably discover they are pregnant at the exact same time.

Main Characters and Plot
The movie centers on two primary characters, mother and daughter duo, Mado (Juliette Binoche) and Avril (Camille Cottin). Mado is an immature and rash female who relies heavily on her child Avril for looking after responsibilities. They share an uncommonly high level of intimacy and reliance that typically blurs the line of mother-daughter relationship, leaving Avril in a struggling, parent-like role.

The story gets in a comedic phase when Avril finds out she's pregnant with her boyfriend's infant. As she has a hard time to adapt to the brand-new circumstance, things end up being complicated when Mado likewise reveals her unforeseen pregnancy, developed during a casual fling. The two females, both expecting, endeavor on a distinctive journey of maturity and self-discovery, while stabilizing their curious mother-daughter dynamic.

Thematic Exploration
"Like Mother, Like Daughter" efficiently checks out themes like maternity, familial relationships and matters of growing up, despite age. It portrays Mado's journey from a careless adult towards accepting her impending function as a grandma, all while attempting to responsibly go through her own pregnancy. Simultaneously, Avril attempts to break away from her mom's clutches to discover her own identity as an individual and a future mom. The change of both characters through pregnancy, at the end, results in much healthier borders in their relationship and much better understanding of their personal lives.

Humor and Conflict
The comedic aspects enter into have fun with this uncommon circumstance as both Mado and Avril clash head-on with their pregnancies, going through physician consultations, prenatal classes and other preparations. The film explores the intrinsic awkwardness and dispute coming from the scenario, interlaced with embarrassing minutes and strange scenarios, offering a light-hearted take on an otherwise potentially demanding scenario.

Conclusion and Reception
By the end of the movie, Avril and Mado manage to loosen their tangled relationship, redefine their functions, obligations and pave their method to specific development and a much healthier bond. It ends on a pleased note, demonstrating maturity on Mado's part, and Avril's capability to balance her mom's eccentricities and her domesticity.

The film was typically popular with audiences applauding the performances of the lead actresses, the balance of humor and drama, and the reasonable representation of a mother-daughter relationship. However, it did deal with some criticism for sometimes depending on clichés and lacking depth in terms of character progression.

Last Thoughts
"Like Mother, Like Daughter" uses an unique property to shed light on a complex household relationship, embedded with comic series and psychological minutes. As a whole, the movie offers an amusing and earnest expedition of motherhood, familial bonds, duty, and personal growth. The powerful efficiencies by Juliette Binoche and Camille Cottin improve the film's heartfelt and comical narrative.

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