Umma’s curse is an imperfect blend of talent that may shine occasionally but mostly trips over itself.

There are so many interesting components of Umma that never click, wasting a completely original idea on banality.

Many of Shim’s choices end up offering a decidedly uncomplimentary depiction of the nexus of Asian and Asian-American culture.

Umma is a tale of past generational trauma that is unfortunately bogged down by half-baked set pieces and horror clichés.