There was a point near the end where a guy in front of me started clapping and cheering while simultaneously a couple and a guy to my right walked out of the theater
Yeah I needed a drink after this shit. I loved it, but it gave me anxiety. I put my sweater over my head and leaned forward to think about what I just saw. THAT is what cinema is about. People say it's the best movie of the year, but I'd put it up there with the best movie of this decade.
I’ve gone to the cinema 6 times to see The Substance and could still go again. Easily my best film of the year and I’ve also been trying to see how much food I can eat during it. Managed 39 king prawns with seafood sauce and two choc top ice creams last time.
All great horror movies are comedies, starting all the way back with Frankenstein. As far as Dennis Quaid goes, he's the magician's diversion. You need a character like that in this film, someone who's absolutely over the top because it makes all the other craziness seem a bit more believable. I can almost hear the director behind the camera saying something like, "Let's do it again Dennis, only this time make it even bigger and broader. Go completely out of your mind this time." He, and everyone else, nailed it. Regardless of genre, this movie's a masterpiece.
The Ending was rather Poetic for Elizabeth. I saw the movie the night it opened. Not a fan of Body Horror, but the Acting was OUTSTANDING DFemi Moore most certainly gave the Performance of a LIFETIME, and she evoked a bit of sympather from me when Sue did what she did to Elizabeth.
One thing about Demi Moore is she as an aerobics instructor often played into the same desires that kept her back. Which shows her decision to do the substance and her ultimate fate also being partially in her hands.
Be sure to remember that all the truly great horror movies are comedies, to the point that I believe that horror is actually a subgenre of comedy. And this goes all the way back to Whale's Frankenstein. If you remember it's a comedy, you won't be tempted to barf.
Audacious, daring, unafraid, and many other other superlatives. Just brilliant 👍 bits of the fly, the thing, Mulholland drive, the shining, full of homage to great films yet still totally original 😊 film of the year for me 😉
Just watched it today and it’s definitely one of the most unique movies I’ve seen recently. Also very excited to rewatch it. Thank god we finally got amazing horror after a lot of so-so releases this year
I'm a horror buff and there was some moments that made me a bit squeamish. I would recommend looking at the IMDB "Parent's Guide" section for this film, they describe the films content without spoiling it. If it sounds like something you can handle, then I would go check it out for sure because it is that insane.
I think if you can handle David Cronenberg’s the fly or John carpenters the Thing you should be mostly ok. There was one scene of intense violence near the end the cameras didn't pull back on that got me but ironically not the gore.
Legitimate question. I am very keen to love this movie. May I ask if the film's agenda is attacking men or the so-called "male gaze"? Or does the film have a more sophisticated take on what has recently become a trend for just dismissing men as simply predators? I felt her first film was very harsh on men, and had a simplistic, broadbrush approach to the subject matter...
It's complex, like the unrealistic beauty standards imposed by society, which some people have internalized as their sole measure of worth, gambling everthing to appear youthful and desirable despite the consequences. It's like a mix of "Death Becomes Her," "Neon Demon," "Reanimator," and the greatest hits of Cronenberg..
@ATSinclair11 thanks for that. Part of me hopes it addresses the notion of self objectification, not just the objectification from men. That would feel like a more a balanced film.
@@MikeS-hs4vh The film addresses the internalized misogyny / self-objectification that is the result of women who are told by this culture that their looks equal their self-worth, and that youth is everything. So, that self-objectification doesn't come from nowhere.
The movie doesn't tell you what to think. There is zero criticism of men by any of the characters. That said, the depictions of men and women are dialed up to caricature level so that the viewer can decide how to interpret them relative to their own lived reality.
@kbs1212 Thanks for that. As you say, the characters are cranked up off the scale. The TV executive is a salacious, rabid moron and his cohorts are mercenary accomplices. The neighbour is a salivating one-dimensional creep. I'd say that was morally prescriptive and presents a wholly negative view of men. Her first feature involved a revenge narrative where the nuance of the execution was sacrificed for a tokenistic interpretation of male lust. Both movies were supremely shot but I still feel there could have been more depth.
There was a point near the end where a guy in front of me started clapping and cheering while simultaneously a couple and a guy to my right walked out of the theater
Perfectly describes this movie.
This is the only movie I´ve seen where I hear people saying "you are not ready" and it actually turns out I was not, loved it
I watched this movie and then immediately went out with the boys after. I just sat there drinking while completely traumatised💀
Yeah I needed a drink after this shit. I loved it, but it gave me anxiety. I put my sweater over my head and leaned forward to think about what I just saw. THAT is what cinema is about. People say it's the best movie of the year, but I'd put it up there with the best movie of this decade.
@@ryanleclaire3948 If this is the best film of the decade, then 2030 can't come soon enough.
I’ve gone to the cinema 6 times to see The Substance and could still go again. Easily my best film of the year and I’ve also been trying to see how much food I can eat during it. Managed 39 king prawns with seafood sauce and two choc top ice creams last time.
All great horror movies are comedies, starting all the way back with Frankenstein. As far as Dennis Quaid goes, he's the magician's diversion. You need a character like that in this film, someone who's absolutely over the top because it makes all the other craziness seem a bit more believable. I can almost hear the director behind the camera saying something like, "Let's do it again Dennis, only this time make it even bigger and broader. Go completely out of your mind this time." He, and everyone else, nailed it. Regardless of genre, this movie's a masterpiece.
Bride of Frankenstein is one of my FAV Movies, and NOT The Sobstance is added.
The Ending was rather Poetic for Elizabeth. I saw the movie the night it opened. Not a fan of Body Horror, but the Acting was OUTSTANDING DFemi Moore most certainly gave the Performance of a LIFETIME, and she evoked a bit of sympather from me when Sue did what she did to Elizabeth.
Saw it twice. Mind numbing craziness. No throwing up, but got queasy for sure. My fave film of the year 💯👏🏼!
One thing about Demi Moore is she as an aerobics instructor often played into the same desires that kept her back. Which shows her decision to do the substance and her ultimate fate also being partially in her hands.
We're seeing this with my film class tomorrow. Curious to see how this goes
Be sure to remember that all the truly great horror movies are comedies, to the point that I believe that horror is actually a subgenre of comedy. And this goes all the way back to Whale's Frankenstein. If you remember it's a comedy, you won't be tempted to barf.
@@bearwoody That's actually sound advice, thanks man
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i absolutely loved every second of this film, my friend who doesn’t like needles did not!
I watched this film at my local theater while it was completely empty (no one else bought a ticket) and that certainly was an experience
same here sorta (there was like one other person in the screening of the film)
Audacious, daring, unafraid, and many other other superlatives. Just brilliant 👍 bits of the fly, the thing, Mulholland drive, the shining, full of homage to great films yet still totally original 😊 film of the year for me 😉
Best movie I've seen in a while and definitely deserved to win best screenplay
You also got the poster!!!
Just watched it today and it’s definitely one of the most unique movies I’ve seen recently. Also very excited to rewatch it. Thank god we finally got amazing horror after a lot of so-so releases this year
Saw it last Sunday, it was brilliant
Watched it three times already and can't wait to watch it again
That thumbnail, I love it!
I love your style man!
Great movie, can’t wait for it to win zero Oscars because the academy is too good for horror movies. Also I’m liking the Peggy representation
Peggy representation?
Ok i will watch it ! Thanks
Might have to check it out.
I'm hoping Dennis Quaid gets a bunch of roles come in and finds something equally good for his talents, under used actor, same for Demi Moore
I saw it last night and was the only one in the theater, it was creepy.
I ACTIVATED halfway through the movie 🤮
Really enjoyed it thoroughly though 😂
Bro got the 'film guy' drip
The shrimp scene was the most disgusting part of the whole movie for me. But not by much.
Would you recommend this to a guy who doesn’t tend to enjoy horror films? I’ve been wanting to watch it but body horror isn’t my thing. Just asking
I'm a horror buff and there was some moments that made me a bit squeamish. I would recommend looking at the IMDB "Parent's Guide" section for this film, they describe the films content without spoiling it. If it sounds like something you can handle, then I would go check it out for sure because it is that insane.
Its fine, people are exagerating it. Its more comical than anythibg
I think if you can handle David Cronenberg’s the fly or John carpenters the Thing you should be mostly ok. There was one scene of intense violence near the end the cameras didn't pull back on that got me but ironically not the gore.
Do you have a letterboxd?
Yes, it’s Jakobross
@@JakobRoss thanks! Im following you now.BTW mine is LoobyDooby films:)
Damn
Legitimate question. I am very keen to love this movie. May I ask if the film's agenda is attacking men or the so-called "male gaze"?
Or does the film have a more sophisticated take on what has recently become a trend for just dismissing men as simply predators?
I felt her first film was very harsh on men, and had a simplistic, broadbrush approach to the subject matter...
It's complex, like the unrealistic beauty standards imposed by society, which some people have internalized as their sole measure of worth, gambling everthing to appear youthful and desirable despite the consequences. It's like a mix of "Death Becomes Her," "Neon Demon," "Reanimator," and the greatest hits of Cronenberg..
@ATSinclair11 thanks for that. Part of me hopes it addresses the notion of self objectification, not just the objectification from men. That would feel like a more a balanced film.
@@MikeS-hs4vh The film addresses the internalized misogyny / self-objectification that is the result of women who are told by this culture that their looks equal their self-worth, and that youth is everything. So, that self-objectification doesn't come from nowhere.
The movie doesn't tell you what to think. There is zero criticism of men by any of the characters. That said, the depictions of men and women are dialed up to caricature level so that the viewer can decide how to interpret them relative to their own lived reality.
@kbs1212 Thanks for that. As you say, the characters are cranked up off the scale. The TV executive is a salacious, rabid moron and his cohorts are mercenary accomplices. The neighbour is a salivating one-dimensional creep. I'd say that was morally prescriptive and presents a wholly negative view of men.
Her first feature involved a revenge narrative where the nuance of the execution was sacrificed for a tokenistic interpretation of male lust.
Both movies were supremely shot but I still feel there could have been more depth.
Most graphic film ever ? Your kidding, its like watching the elephant man, 2 characters in costumes and a silly blood spraying scene.
The killing herself scene is what got me, surprised they did pull the camera
MAKE WHAT YA DO LOOK EASY
CANT SEE ME THEY ALL GET QUEASY
8/10 ahh movie
How is 8/10 a bad score ?
The end was awful. It should have been unbelievable to the characters. I say, walk out on the final half hour.
I’ve seen it twice 🫶🏻
Same!