The Substance (Movie Of The Year)

I mean, I've as many straight men raving about the film as I've seen women who found it entertaining but reductive in the scope of its subject matter. One of a duo of girlies walking out of my screening said "I thought she was just going to get more botox and fillers." Anecdotal evidence remains anecdotal!
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If I celebrated Halloween, I would certainly get up on Elisabeth Sparkle with smudged makeup geish. Scene of the year!
 
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Me this Halloeeen:

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Because when you’re already a Sue you don’t need to go as Sue!
 
I finally got to watch this and my god, I’m so blown away. What a riot! What concise, exciting storytelling. I was completely amazed by the camera work, it had a personalty of its own - it’s so fresh and engaging. And the editong and sound design; I’m so glad I’ve experienced this on a good cinema.

I can’t add anything else that you guys haven’t already said, Demi and Margaret both left me speechless.

I don’t know what’s with the French women directors but between Julia and Coralie, they’re some of the most exciting and adventurous filmmakers I’ve experienced in a while.
 
I waited up until last night to see it at Sala Equis (iconic Madrid venue), and let me tell you it was so worth it...I love a movie that is so sure of itself visually and sonically. The art direction...I ate that shit up. I left the theatre feeling like this is the movie Barbie wishes it was, if that makes sense. Or more developed and straightforward with its message.
 
So I finally saw it in theatres, I was a bit apprehensive as my friends said they all almost vomited several times - but I didn’t find it as bad as they made it out to be? Sure, nasty and disgusting but not to that degree? I think it’s my favourite film of the year…

I did have one issue, a personal preference: I understand why the director had the big blood explosion / moment but I think it diluted the meaning. It either should have had the credits roll when she is on stage in silence and then have that portion be a mid-credits reveal OR have the audience not see a monster but be blissfully unaware and blind to the monster that Hollywood and vanity created.

All that aside, I still love it - I really admired how the opening scenes really told you the full story of what was about to happen (that burger!). Amazing cinematography, great sets, amazing actors.
 

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