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BirthRebirth Review: A Restrained Examination Of Motherhood & Ethics [Sundance] Sundance2023
Laura Moss’s directorial debut, Birth/Rebirth is a thought-provoking reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic horror myth Frankenstein. It intertwines two different expressions of motherhood that exemplify what a woman would do for the life of a child. Moss and Brendan J. O’Brien’s perceptive script is equal parts restrictive and exploratory.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY The story follows two women at various stages in their lives. Rose is the anxious pathologist who prefers working with corpses over interacting with humans. She is also obsessed with reanimating the dead. Celie is a maternity nurse whose loquacious six-year-old daughter, Lila , is the highlight of her life. After an unfortunate accident, Rose and Celie’s worlds collide in ways that challenge their morals.
Unfortunately, it's hard to indicate exactly where Birth/Rebirth loses its steam, but one thing holding it back is that it doesn't lean into the horror genre as well as it could have. Moss’s film is a slow burn in every sense. When it appears that something horrifying may happen around the corner, the script dials back the tone and nothing comes of the incredible suspense established.
Despite some limitations within Birth/Rebirth, the acting from the three leads is enough to propel this okay story into a decent watching experience. Specifically, Ireland’s commitment to her character's anti-social activities feels natural. Her ability to convey Rebecca's passion to advance her work is convincing. Reyes also makes leaps and bounds over this standard script to elevate the final product.
In short, Birth/Rebirth leaves much to be desired as it lays out its theme of motherhood and calls into question the extremes one would take to protect a child. Often restricted by its subtlety and misplaced suspense, the film struggles to overcome its inability to commit to the genre. Consequently, it feels underwhelming despite the script being full of promise. Birth/Rebirth contains wonderful performances from Ireland and Reyes.
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