A grizzly reflection of commodified feminine beauty.
The Substance combines an interesting premise with scathing and layered social commentary on the way we see and treat women in capitalist society.
Combining these elements with brutal special effects, excellent sound, set, and shot design, and a surprising sense of humor, The Substance offers a fun watch that will give you something to chew on later.
But also, SO much nudity please relax.
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
This film is very good:
What I loved about it:
The social issues explored in here are incredibly layered and rewarding to explore. From a sociological perspective the premise is amazing even though it is so simple. The viewer gets to see so many systems of oppression unfold in real time. The patriarchy within the nazi home, the father suffering from perceived “failures” with-in a patriarchal system while still being the primary benefactor of that very system, the power trip…
