Saccharine

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metalliphil 2d Interesting take on eating disorders and body self image w solid effects - I appreciate that the film did not play it safe and explored less conventional routes in the story and the ending See more Juandi 2d Overall, it’s a good film. The edit is cool & artsy, the acting is great, the practical effects are great & the overall message is relevant & relatable. I do wish it was shorter. It would’ve had more impact for me with a shorter runtime. I can see how the average person may find that it drags sometimes. Nonetheless, strong effort. See more Bill B @RT21371010 10h Though there is a concept dug in their somewhere, I am sorry, but I thought the storyline and rational was a bit of a mess. The movie seems to be a lesson on what can happen to a person physically and mentally when hooked on diet pills. The ghost of a fat man pops up and messes with her. But why, is it some kind of curse. It was not really explained well. And why did the Protagonist turn to cannibalism at the end. Just kind of annoying really. See more Andre T. @andrestuckmannmoviereviews 1d This one is a really good movie, I like most of the cast here and also shows how horror movies how to work in real life so we need to get horror movies that are really good and this might be worth watching on tv as well so I felt really good watching this film. B+ See more a T. @johnhughesmuse 1d This movie ambled along in the most predictable of ways, providing absolutely zero in the department of suspense. The acting was often overdone. The pacing was completely lacking, and the ending was tacked on for that edgy surprise effect. Completely unnecessary and even more trite. Attention to detail was lacking in this movie as well. And, of course it just didn’t frilly make sense. The fat suits were some of the worst I have ever seen used. See more Los Angeles O @JA_in_LA 1d With artistic cinematography, compelling storytelling, and strong performances, the film stands out from standard horror fare. The Substance meets The Whale, but perhaps Saccharine is more successful in exploring desire without glorifying a Western ideal of the body. Francis’s bold performance is memorable. The eating scenes are vulnerable and terrifying to watch — I’ll never look at a Slurpee the same way again. Writer-director Natalie Erika James draws on her experience as a mixed-race Japanese Australian, adding depth to the story. The film references the Buddhist idea of "hungry ghosts," spirits consumed by endless craving. The horror becomes a warning: no external ideal can heal pain within. See more Read all reviews

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