The Substance
Regie Coralie Fargeat
Eine verblassende Berühmtheit entscheidet sich, ein illegales Medikament zu verwenden – eine zellreplizierende Substanz, die vorübergehend eine jüngere, bessere Version ihrer selbst erschafft.
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- rg94001. November 2024A fascinating movie in two parts. The movie starts out as commentary on female beauty standards and the drive for relevance and fame as female stars age and become older. It's a premise covered in a lot of famous movies, and this movie isn't exactly subtle with its messaging. Almost every scene and plot device is crafted to drive that message home. From the frenetic score, the claustrophobic framing and close-ups, and the off-the-walls acting from Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, the stylish movie remains engaging even if this section feels a bit overlong. Even though the themes have been covered before and the movie's messaging is very direct, I didn't mind because the premise is unique and the message hasn't exactly been learned by Hollywood or society still. Then the movie drastically shifts. It stops trying to focus on themes and instead just becomes a pulpy, crazy ride that left the audience in shock. For a movie that was clearly so intent on its messaging to suddenly drop it completely is definitely intentional, and a contradiction that I can't decide is one I like or do not like. Certainly, the movie will alienate a lot of people because of that last act, though I am surprised by the amount of buzz it is getting just from initial previews outside of the film circuit. For me, it definitely kept me glued to the screen even if it feels like a completely different movie almost. I just wish it sort of had a bit more "substance" (excuse the pun) in that section as well. One last note. For a movie with such an obvious feminist lens, there is certainly a lot of objectification of its female stars, especially Margaret Qualley. Obviously, it's purposeful, but I've seen some female viewers find that it appeals specifically to a male perspective moreso than a female one. I obviously cannot comment on that, just that the excessiveness felt true to the movie's styles and themes, meaning I personally did not find it exploitative. This movie is really well-made and well-acted, a Cronenberg-esque marvel with an important message at its heart. It will not work for most people, but it did for me.
- Audrey Layman27. Oktober 2024somehow the nastiest thing in this film was dennis quaid eating shrimp
- stolteclanvor 6 TagenA potentially good message lost along the way
- Paulo Coelho Alves31. Oktober 2024Starts at 11, goes up to one million billion and it’s just about the most perfect movie I’ve seen in a long while. There’s a lot of Cronenberg’s body horror and De Palma’s Carrie here, but it’s very much its own sick, twisted, horribly mangled, oftentimes riotously funny vision.
- Scott9. Oktober 2024All I'm saying is who among us wouldn't take a glowing green substance that turns you into Margaret Qualley.
- Durosity17. April 2025Surprisingly good for the first 2/3 of the movie.. the final 1/3… I’m still not sure what I watched.
- royalcopter26. März 2026Good Start, Bad finish. Worth a watch.
- Derek Lacey26. März 2026Yo wtf… also I didn’t know Margaret Qualley was hot 3 stars
- Zhiar16. März 2026Watching a second time does not make it easier.
- Jkrilin19. Dezember 2024What a crazy movie! It's one of those that leaves you thinking: "What did I just see?". The story starts off pretty normal, but gradually becomes more bizarre and twisted. It has a mix of black comedy, body horror and criticism of the cult of fame that, although it sounds strange, works incredibly well. The practical effects are grotesque, in a good way, and the direction manages to keep you on edge even in the most absurd moments. Plus, there's something super captivating about how it plays with the audience's emotions: one moment you're laughing and the next you're kind of uncomfortable or disgusted. That said, it's not a movie for everyone. If you like more conventional stories, this one might seem too weird for you. But if you enjoy cinema that takes risks and isn't afraid to be extreme, this is a trip worth taking. I came away thinking how crazy and original it was. Highly recommended for those looking for something different!
- Goatlymeeth10. März 2026This movie is more for younger people with sleepovers that wants a "shocking" movie. Nothing special, move on
- Em13. April 2025The Substance delivers a captivating narrative until its final 45 minutes, where a contrived burst of fake horror feels excessively overdone.
- Paul Walsh3. März 2026Demi Moore deserves her received accolades as the role is very demanding and bonkers. The movie is a heavy-handed critique of Hollywood, but my god does it get weird and gross!
- Blockbuster Movie Pass30. März 2025Perfection
- Wilko30. März 2025Absolutely appalling film. So janky and poor. Had to turn it off
The Substance Trivia
The Substance wurde am 18. September 2024 veröffentlicht.
Regie in The Substance führte(n) Coralie Fargeat.
The Substance hat eine Spielzeit von 2 Std., 21 Min..
The Substance wurde produziert von Eric Fellner, Coralie Fargeat, Tim Bevan.
Eine verblassende Berühmtheit entscheidet sich, ein illegales Medikament zu verwenden – eine zellreplizierende Substanz, die vorübergehend eine jüngere, bessere Version ihrer selbst erschafft.
Die Hauptcharaktere in The Substance sind Elisabeth (Demi Moore), Sue (Margaret Qualley), Harvey (Dennis Quaid).
The Substance ist bewertet mit 16.
The Substance ist eine Drama, Horror, Science Fiction Film.
The Substance hat eine Benutzerbewertung von 7.6 von 10.
The Substance hatte ein Budget von 17,5 Mio. $.
The Substance erzielte Einnhamen von 77,3 Mio. $ an den Kinokassen.