Martha Marcy May Marlene(2011)- User Reviews

Martha escapes from a cult and into the life of her estranged big sister. We never do find out why she escaped from the cult, although a violent incident that she was involved in after the group she was with breaks into someone's home may be the cause. Instead, it is left up to our imaginations for the answer.

Martha, a young woman who is maybe 20-23 yrs old, refuses to open up to her more than understanding sister Lucy. She won't talk about her days, months or years with the cult, but is left damaged deeply by the experience with them and their messianic leader. She'll only tell her sister that she had a bad breakup with a boyfriend.

But, she is obviously troubled and lost. She knows little boundaries, which is confusing to her sister as Martha walks in on Lucy making love with her new husband or skinny dips in front of strangers.

After a final mental breakdown where she almost hurts Lucy's husband, Lucy has no choice but to get Martha professional help. The movie ends in the car on the way to the city and to the help that she needs. A bizarre ending for a truly bizarre, but intriguing movie.

I don't recommend seeing it, especially since I have told you the entire plot in this review. Save your money and your time. See something else. You'll thank me later.