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The Substance: Brutally Beautiful Female Cinema
The Substance is easily one of the best films of this decade.
Goodness gracious, this movie was awesome.
"The Substance" is a 2024 satirical body horror film that follows Elisabeth Sparkle, a once-celebrated actress and fitness guru who, upon turning 50, faces the harsh realities of aging in Hollywood when she's fired from her TV show. Desperate to reclaim her youth and career, Elisabeth turns to a mysterious black-market drug known as "The Substance." This drug promises to create a younger, more perfect version of herself, which manifests as Sue, and things take a turn for the horrifying when Sue realizes her fame is more important than the balance keeping them both alive.
Directed and written by Coralie Fargeat
Starring Demi Moore, Maragret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid
#thesubstance #demimoore #filmreview
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Plot Synopsis
01:33 Themes, Influences, and Messages
04:09 What Elisabeth Sparkle and Sue Represent
08:52 Colors, Colors, and More Colors
11:18 The Fewest Issues Ever
12:28 Conclusion
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  • @kayla_white01
    @kayla_white01 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Just watched it, was total garbage. Im surprised because the first one was great.

  • @royalcass
    @royalcass วันที่ผ่านมา

    Not even a minute into your video, just peeked at the description and wanted to point out that I hate when reviewers say a film is "Objectively" bad. If this film was objectively bad, it would not have brilliant camera work, amazing effects(which is saying something given recent MCU affairs) and the acting from the films leads is solid all around. Point out the flaws in a films writing all you want, believe me, even as someone who likes this movie, it is not perfect and has some pretty damn messy writing, but to call this movie "objectively" bad you would need to have had your eyes shut during the entire film

  • @timothyturner7213
    @timothyturner7213 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is easy disprove her it is simple to do just look at the numbers and you can’t argue with that. Unless your daft like this chick is

    • @Dutch_man20
      @Dutch_man20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What does that disprove?

  • @yvettemaldonado3725
    @yvettemaldonado3725 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This movie if you can even call it that was absolute garbage!

  • @mewmedic
    @mewmedic 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely wild to see an anti feminist woman enjoy this movie and completely miss that this is a feminist film. You truly are an interesting specimen. Also, try adding some personality in your video you sound like an AI.

  • @user-et2fj8xm5l
    @user-et2fj8xm5l 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Female cinema??? Can’t we just have cinema for everyone?

    • @MENACE-km6bd
      @MENACE-km6bd 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Bruh. Fight Clud was literally male cinema. Doesn't mean it's only for men. It made me both sympathise and empathise with male struggles. It's human, yes, but more men resonate with it than women. However, we can still feel the message being explored.

    • @TheGourdKing
      @TheGourdKing 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's like saying, "Romantic comedy??? Can't we just have comedy?" It's simply a movie about a female. Calm thy teats.

  • @busterboy7507
    @busterboy7507 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The original shat all over the remake.

  • @rogerborg
    @rogerborg 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I guess if it's female cinema then it's not for me, and therefore neither is this review. This is a courtesy comment to explain the 1 second watch-time.

    • @TheGourdKing
      @TheGourdKing 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You have the emotional and intellectual span of an OF model if you take a video review title at face value without examining the meaning for yourself. Congratulations, miss.

  • @SeaHorseOo
    @SeaHorseOo 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Everyone thought of Oliver stone Natural Born killer and Kasovitch Dobberman could be a cool thing to show to your nephew?...🧐... Daywatch and Nightwatch can prove freakin intense as well...🫤...

  • @SeaHorseOo
    @SeaHorseOo 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Allow me this note on reflexivity about the uses of the color green for the photography of the substance. It might become beneficial to exhaust metaphorical symbolism to renew narration and motivation for spectacle by nullifying the primitive shocking effect of something red... for example...🤨... Or mutation green.

  • @jesusisunstoppable4438
    @jesusisunstoppable4438 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Last 30 Min Ruined the Movie

  • @Real_DvD
    @Real_DvD 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    1:02 where is this iron man scene from? Is it from the first movie in the final battle?

  • @Marcus_Yant
    @Marcus_Yant 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like that the theme of boobs in the movie was completely revealed.

  • @kojo7485
    @kojo7485 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Damn 😮Margaret Qualley is one fine 🙂 👍 👌 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑 🎉❤

  • @zaxx
    @zaxx 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm so sold! Thanks VeXXXy

  • @damianstarks3338
    @damianstarks3338 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is a new body horror masterpiece

  • @StephenRansom47
    @StephenRansom47 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Devil Uses The Substance 👠👠 🧪 😅 Now this is how you Sci-Fi, THIS is how you Twilight Zone. Science Fiction is honored by the Substance of this Speculative Fiction. Perfecto-Mundo Vex 💋

  • @BatCaveOz
    @BatCaveOz 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Unrelated to the segments of the movie I watched... I just threw up.

  • @majorrawne02
    @majorrawne02 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm not sure if AI is used for the voicover on this video or not, but it just felt utterly bereft of actual personality.

  • @petitpikmin
    @petitpikmin 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The only thing that comes to mind when I watch this remake is « Fire it up! Fire it up ! »

  • @MarvinPowell1
    @MarvinPowell1 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The thing is, should men even see this movie, in case it's "not made for us?"

    • @VexElectronica
      @VexElectronica 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Men can 10000% still watch this, understand it, and resonate with it.

  • @noadmiration
    @noadmiration 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If you gain wealth and popularity via beauty alone, you have no right to complain about it all going away when your beauty fades. Try cultivating something noble and virtuous instead.

    • @Angelb-dj1od
      @Angelb-dj1od 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Actresses and models all strum the same violin. The gravy train stops in your 30s and the smart ones prepare for the inevitable. With other income streams and a loving family/support system.

  • @LovettEverAfter
    @LovettEverAfter 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow 👏👏👏 Thanks Vex!

  • @Ira_Ross
    @Ira_Ross 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm glad it worked well enough to resonate with women outside of the progs, but they wouldn't say it "foregoes" feminist themes. The agent is clearly supposed to partially represent the crusty white male patriarchy. While this is a real human experience being tackled onscreen and it is a direct commentary on society, I worry it wholly excludes any nature aspect of why soicetues and markets develop in this way in favor of exclusively nurture and the "choice" to do evil oppressive male-ism. I like your take that it's ultimately about insecurity and the beliefs that some women succumb to for much of their lives. I'm often interested in movies that evidently do a good job of presenting a female gaze (perspective), so someone with your sensibilities finding them would be useful.

  • @SceneInvaders-Chad
    @SceneInvaders-Chad 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

  • @danishcartoonist545
    @danishcartoonist545 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My wife has been talking about going to see this… unlike the Barbie movie, maybe I’ll humour her with this one.

  • @XRL7official
    @XRL7official 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome, didn't know about this movie, colour me intrigued!

  • @DabionFreedom
    @DabionFreedom 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello Vex, I hope you're well. when I first watched the teaser trailer for this film on TH-cam. I wasn't too sure about it at all. but due to your excellent new review of it. I'm definitely going to watch it now. :)

  • @happyfunjenn
    @happyfunjenn 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent summary

  • @ProblematicWhiteGuy_Jon
    @ProblematicWhiteGuy_Jon 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Need to check into this

  • @Jacob-Ironside
    @Jacob-Ironside 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great review! Vex

  • @Domicle
    @Domicle 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice review!!

  • @stupenzo
    @stupenzo 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    great vid. great movie. cronenberg would be proud

  • @mrssassysasquatch
    @mrssassysasquatch 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was wondering about this movie! After your review I’m definitely interested in seeing this. Fantastic as always 🔥

  • @smallies7154
    @smallies7154 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Damn this sounds like a paid promo

    • @VexElectronica
      @VexElectronica 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I WISH LOL

    • @planescaped
      @planescaped 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The apathy has taken ye. There shall be no excitement, no joy.

  • @CannoliSasquatch
    @CannoliSasquatch 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I didn't know this movie existed. Fantastic review. Appreciate the recommendation.

  • @VexElectronica
    @VexElectronica 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why haven't you seen The Substance in theatres yet?!

    • @TheGourdKing
      @TheGourdKing 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Because I'm sexist.

    • @VexElectronica
      @VexElectronica 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@TheGourdKing

    • @blodiaaa6990
      @blodiaaa6990 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Not into body horror

    • @wespaisley257
      @wespaisley257 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I blame it on the eighties

    • @wespaisley257
      @wespaisley257 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What about Schmidt