So I finally watched that movie everyone's been talking about – "The Substance." And wow, I was NOT prepared for what I signed up for.
Let me just start with this: Do not, I repeat, DO NOT watch this while eating. Trust me on this one. I made that mistake, and my appetite vanished faster than my comfort zone.
The thing about "The Substance" is how it sneaks up on you. It starts with this seemingly straightforward premise about a woman desperate to hold onto her relevance and youth. Relatable enough, right? We've all had those moments staring in the mirror wondering where the time went. But then the film takes this concept and absolutely runs with it into territory I wasn't expecting.
The way this movie portrays greed is unlike anything I've seen before. It's not just about money or power – it's about greed for youth, for perfection, for acceptance. And it shows you the disgusting, visceral consequences of that hunger in graphic, unflinching detail.
I found myself physically recoiling at certain scenes. There's body horror here that makes David Cronenberg look tame. The practical effects are so convincing that several times I had to remind myself "it's just a movie, it's just a movie."
What makes it all the more disturbing is how the film forces you to confront uncomfortable truths about our society's obsession with youth and beauty. You watch these characters make increasingly horrifying choices, and somewhere in the back of your mind, you can almost understand why they're doing it – and that's the truly unsettling part.
I'm still processing my feelings about it days later. Part of me wishes I could unsee certain images, but another part recognizes the artistry behind something so provocative. The performances are incredible – the actors fully committed to some truly demanding roles.
Has anyone else seen it? I'm dying to talk about that scene near the end – you know the one. I literally had to look away. My friend who watched it with me actually had to step outside for a minute.
Bottom line: "The Substance" is brilliant filmmaking that I simultaneously admire and never want to experience again. It's a visceral, nauseating warning about the ultimate price of greed that will stick with you whether you want it to or not.
Just don't say I didn't warn you about watching it on an empty stomach.
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