With limited TV posts lately, it's back to the cinema, for an outrageous new film, The Substance.
Labelled a satirical body horror film. It's co-produced, written and directed by Coralie Fargeat.
We see the return of Demi Moore following her smaller role in Feud. Moore is joined by Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid.
As we all age, this is relevant. The Substance, follows a fading celebrity (Moore) who decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself (Qualley), unknowingly giving her horrifying side effects.
The Substance made waves back in May at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. It was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or in its main competition section, where Fargeat won Best Screenplay. The film landed last Thursday here, so I was desperate to see what all the hype was about.
Straight up this film is long. Like almost two and a half hours. However Moore is electric. As a former massive star, this film feels real. Well until the last thirty minutes where the film begins to earn the R rating.
I enjoyed film, however the ending was bat shit crazy, that is a fact.
As I move through the interesting time known as your 40's, it's relatable to see a star wanting to hang onto their looks, value in the entertainment industry. Which let's be honest is obsessed with youth. How many teen dramas are there, has been or will be in the future.
Whilst series like Tulsa King, Yellowstone and others are embracing older male stars, there are less avenues for older female leads.
The Substance was definitely very interesting. Was it the best film of 2024? I still have a soft spot for Civil War, however this was different and thought provoking.
3.5 Stars.
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