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This movie represented so many complex layers. The most evident to me was the stark contrast in what a "child/boy" looks like, versus what a "real man" worthy of respect looks like. The differences are glaring.

Another layer is Anora. In her world of gritty survival and hustling to make ends meet, she's learned to use the only thing she believes the world values her for- her body. She spends a lifetime hiding vulnerability and her true self. She protects her heart by wearing armor disguised as insults, defensiveness, coldness, and shallowness.

She believes a wealthy man will fill the emptiness in her heart and erase her problems. She soon realizes that wealth does not make a man worthy of love and respect. Strength, kindness, safety, and understanding make a real man. When Anora finally recognizes she's safe, the walls come crashing down.

This has become my all-time favorite movie. If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), an artist, out-of-the-box thinker, an outcast, dreamer, spiritual seeker, theoretical thinker, yogi, an open-minded lifelong learner, or frequently catch yourself contemplating the meaning of life- this movie is for you. If your strength is existential intelligence, this movie will wrap itself around your mind and will linger there long after it's over.

If you prefer entertainment with literal storylines, fast paced action, easily digestible content, you will find this movie absolutely ridiculous and/or a complete waste of time.

As a very recent sister of the groom myself, I was really looking forward to watching this movie. I was disappointed within the first 5 minutes and by the end, was super disappointed because this could've been so good!

It was clear what they were trying to do, but none of the characters or relationships were developed at all. Each scene felt choppy and independent from each other.

The only two relatable characters were played by Alicia Silverstone and Tom Everett Scott, who were the only enjoyable characters in the movie.