Kinda confused how the black magic works but I liked the scary birds.
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The Substance 2024
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
Sickly, hyperactive absurdist gore fest.
Some have mistaken this as primarily a satiric take on Hollywood/female beauty standards however Fargeat’s main concern, I feel, is far more universal and human. It’s Dorian Grey, it’s maddening obsession, it’s a dark fable reflecting back some of our worst impulses.
Whilst Elisabeth is clearly misguided in her pursuit of a better self, her desire is driven by a relatable feeling; which of us haven’t wanted desperately to change, to have another go as…
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