Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon

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Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon

R

2022

1h 47m

Mystery & Thriller

Sci-Fi

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When a struggling single-mother (Kate Hudson) befriends a mysterious mental institute escapee with supernatural powers (Jun Jong Seo), she sees a lucrative opportunity to make some fast cash. But when they draw the attention of a detective (Craig Robinson), their luck starts to run out as the cops close in on their crime-spree.

Critics Consensus

Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon finds writer-director Ana Lily Amirpour spinning a stylishly lurid -- if somewhat narratively undercooked -- fantasy yarn.

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David Stratton

The Australian

10/18/2022

4/5

The music score, by Daniele Luppi, is particularly fine while the cinematography, by Pawel Pogorzelski, is constantly impressive as the backstreets of New Orleans are transformed into a kind of garish hell on earth.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

10/14/2022

2/5

It’s a film with attitude, rather than passion, a series of lifeless tableaux in front of a conventional sin-city backdrop. If Amirpour wanted to send a message, it got lost in her ennui.

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

10/01/2022

3/4

A thriller of striking colors and compelling characters.

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Daniel Allen

Loud and Clear Reviews

07/25/2024

4/5

Amirpour’s penchant for drifting, meandering stories is enticing here, aided by her use of supernatural elements and characters with strong personalities. And its Day-Glo aesthetic may be gaudy, but it is also vivid, hypnotic and unlike anything else.

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Tina Kakadelis

Beyond the Cinerama Dome

02/25/2024

Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon may be lacking in terms of substance, but Hudson’s performance is nearly enough to be worth tuning in for. It’s thrilling to see her absolutely thrive in a role that is so against type.

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Stephanie Bunbury

Deadline Hollywood Daily

09/15/2023

It’s all nonsense, obviously, but fun nonsense. Mona Lisa And The Blood Moon is made to be watched while scoffing crunchy snack foods and beer, if only because a lot of chips and beer go down on screen between bouts of telekinetic mayhem.

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Bradford B

10/03/2022

Much more fun and optimistic than you might think.

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Mix R

@Foxxxy Mar 20

It's not a bad movie, but it has a lot of flaws. The directing (especially in the strip club scenes), cinematography and performances (especially that of Hudson) are great, but the film suffers a lot because of the underdeveloped story and a lack of satisfying conclusion. I'm not a big fan of long movies, but additional 20 minutes and perhaps some backstories for the main characters would improve this film a lot. Some dialogues also felt quite stiff and unnatural.

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jwcdood T

@jwcdood Jan 29

Watched it on a lark on Tubi and glad I did! It's a lot of fun with excellent casting, direction, acting and storyline. And, Kate Hudson was perfect for her part.

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Mark H

@RT08777244 Nov 22

Excellent film! Not formula-driven in the least. Excellent acting, particularly by Kate Hudson. Best thing I have seen her in, in a long time. All the parts were well acted. Music was compelling and moved the film along nicely. I liked that early impressions of some characters proved to be incorrect, in a very uplifting manner. Loved the ending of the film!

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Dennui S

@dennui Jul 19

Ana Lily Amirpour is the master of gritty, sweet, smart movies that are not quite horror. Mona And The Blood Moon as well as A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night didn't end and I could watch them longer. Love these films.

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Steven t

@SST609 04/14/2025

Great little movie that doesn't go all the way into horror but stays firmly into sci-fi.

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Synopsis

When a struggling single-mother (Kate Hudson) befriends a mysterious mental institute escapee with supernatural powers (Jun Jong Seo), she sees a lucrative opportunity to make some fast cash. But when they draw the attention of a detective (Craig Robinson), their luck starts to run out as the cops close in on their crime-spree.

Director: Ana Lily Amirpour
Producer: John Lesher, Adam Mirels, Robert Mirels, Dylan Weathered
Screenwriter: Ana Lily Amirpour
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: 141 Entertainment, Grisbi Productions, Le
Rating: R (Sexual Material|Language Throughout|Some Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 30, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 30, 2022
Runtime: 1h 47m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)