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Resumo
Reviewers say 'The Substance' delves into beauty standards, aging, and societal pressures through body horror and dark satire. Praised for Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley's performances and its bold approach, the film is criticized for its chaotic ending and reliance on shock value. Despite this, its unique visual style, practical effects, and thought-provoking commentary on modern beauty culture are highlighted.
Avaliações em destaque
The movie starts off strong, with a solid story that suggests a clear narrative. However, as the plot unfolds, it begins to lose focus. Midway through, the film becomes disjointed and chaotic. Initially, it seems like the two main characters are connected, perhaps sharing a mind, but then the story abruptly shifts, revealing them as separate individuals in conflict with each other. By the time you reach the end, the movie veers completely off course, diving into B-movie absurdity.
This had the potential to be a great film, but the third act desperately needed a rewrite. The overall execution feels as if Rob Zombie was brought in for rewrites and reshoots, lending it an uneven tone. Despite its flaws, Demi Moore delivers a strong performance, portraying her character with conviction. While the movie is okay, it ultimately falls short of its potential.
This had the potential to be a great film, but the third act desperately needed a rewrite. The overall execution feels as if Rob Zombie was brought in for rewrites and reshoots, lending it an uneven tone. Despite its flaws, Demi Moore delivers a strong performance, portraying her character with conviction. While the movie is okay, it ultimately falls short of its potential.
This movie really stuck with me for a while and was thought provoking. Luckily at the grotesque bits I was looking away so I wasn't plagued by nightmares like the other person I watched it with. There are very graphic scenes, but I feel it added to the campiness and I didn't see the really gross ones. The message was clear cut and necessary in this day and age. My only real question that I never felt was addressed was how separate and connected their minds were, overall they both acted as entirely separate beings and I thought part of the point was that they were the same being but the disconnect between the characters mentally and their actions and how they affected each other was surprising.
The movie started off with an intriguing premise. Seeing Demi Moore back on the big screen, portraying a character grappling with age-related insecurities, was both refreshing and powerful. Moore, as one of the most stunning and graceful mature actresses I've seen, brought a rawness to the role that really hit home. Her character's struggles with the pressure of maintaining physical beauty in a society obsessed with youth and appearance were deeply relatable, and it felt like the film was setting up to explore these important themes in a thoughtful and impactful way.
As the plot unfolded, it continued to develop in a promising direction. It took a darker turn, delving into the complexities of self-perception and the destructive obsession with physical perfection. The themes of fractured identity and a lack of self-love were poignant, and for a while, the film seemed to be handling these modern issues effectively. The storyline, touching on the fragmentation of personalities and the psychological consequences of societal pressures, was gripping. I was fully invested in seeing how the narrative would conclude.
However, when it came to the ending, it all fell apart. What could have been a profound and thought-provoking conclusion instead devolved into a senseless and, frankly, off-putting sequence that left a bad taste. It felt like all the promise of the earlier parts of the film was undone by a chaotic, incoherent, and ultimately unsatisfying resolution. The ending not only failed to tie up the themes but also undermined the strength of the narrative. It was a great idea, but the execution at the end dragged the entire movie down, leaving me disappointed and questioning what it had all been for.
As the plot unfolded, it continued to develop in a promising direction. It took a darker turn, delving into the complexities of self-perception and the destructive obsession with physical perfection. The themes of fractured identity and a lack of self-love were poignant, and for a while, the film seemed to be handling these modern issues effectively. The storyline, touching on the fragmentation of personalities and the psychological consequences of societal pressures, was gripping. I was fully invested in seeing how the narrative would conclude.
However, when it came to the ending, it all fell apart. What could have been a profound and thought-provoking conclusion instead devolved into a senseless and, frankly, off-putting sequence that left a bad taste. It felt like all the promise of the earlier parts of the film was undone by a chaotic, incoherent, and ultimately unsatisfying resolution. The ending not only failed to tie up the themes but also undermined the strength of the narrative. It was a great idea, but the execution at the end dragged the entire movie down, leaving me disappointed and questioning what it had all been for.
Every scene of this film wowed me at TIFF. The casting, atmosphere, visual and sound design, music, and, of course, the symbolism of it all.
Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley couldn't have been more perfectly cast as leads. Their devotion to the process and trust in their director was clear to me. Their vulnerability pulls this off and leads to a very compelling fever dream.
Everyone involved should be really proud of this film. To me, it's a future cult classic.
It is body/psychological horror, so don't expect jump scares. It's deeper than that. I found myself getting lost in reflection during the film (as a 47 year old woman it really spoke to me).
But it's also extremely fun to watch!
Take it seriously as a true work of art, but don't at the same time, and you'll have a blast.
Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley couldn't have been more perfectly cast as leads. Their devotion to the process and trust in their director was clear to me. Their vulnerability pulls this off and leads to a very compelling fever dream.
Everyone involved should be really proud of this film. To me, it's a future cult classic.
It is body/psychological horror, so don't expect jump scares. It's deeper than that. I found myself getting lost in reflection during the film (as a 47 year old woman it really spoke to me).
But it's also extremely fun to watch!
Take it seriously as a true work of art, but don't at the same time, and you'll have a blast.
Guys I grow up on nasty 80's horror, and am normally a huge fan. But I have to say this was something else. It started of great, the story was so original and fascinating, the acting was great. Demi Moore was as beautiful as ever, and then about 3 quarters of the way through, it kinda left planet earth and took my brain with it. This movies deteriorated into an absolute mess that was just so ridiculous and stomach churning, it was a complete car crash, Unfortunately I was invested so I had to finish it, but seriously WHAT WAS THE POINT......It just got completely ruined by the end 🙄 BIG YAWN FROM ME 👎👎👎👎👎
Você sabia?
- CuriosidadesRay Liotta was cast in the film in February 2022, but he died in May that year before he could film his scenes. Dennis Quaid replaced him, but Liotta is still mentioned in the director's "Thank You Notes" during the credits.
- Erros de gravaçãoThe toilet mirror reappears intact after being repeatedly smashed during the fight sequence. (Maybe someone poured 'the substance' on it. LOL)
- Citações
Elisabeth Sparkle: There's been a slight misuse of the Substance.
- Cenas durante ou pós-créditosA special thanks in the credits is given to the many extras in the theater scene, who got covered in blood.
- ConexõesFeatured in The 7PM Project: Episode dated 20 September 2024 (2024)
- Trilhas sonorasPump It Up
Written by Michael Hall and Leonardo Stella
Performed by Earl Gregory
Produced by Julien Deguines
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Detalhes
- Data de lançamento
- Países de origem
- Central de atendimento oficial
- Idioma
- Também conhecido como
- La Sustancia
- Locações de filme
- La Maison du Caviar - 21 Rue Quentin Bauchart, Paris 8, Paris, França(Elisabeth and Harvey at the restaurant)
- Empresas de produção
- Consulte mais créditos da empresa na IMDbPro
Bilheteria
- Orçamento
- US$ 17.500.000 (estimativa)
- Faturamento bruto nos EUA e Canadá
- US$ 17.584.795
- Fim de semana de estreia nos EUA e Canadá
- US$ 3.205.212
- 22 de set. de 2024
- Faturamento bruto mundial
- US$ 77.316.812
- Tempo de duração
- 2 h 21 min(141 min)
- Cor
- Mixagem de som
- Proporção
- 2.39 : 1
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