The Substance
The Substance
Have you ever dreamed of a better version of yourself? You. Only better in every way. Seriously. You've got to try this new product. It's called the Substance. It changed my life. It generates another you. A new, younger, more beautiful, more perfect you. And there's only one rule: you share time. One week for you. One week for the new you. Seven days each. A perfect balance. Easy, right? If you respect the balance...what could possibly go wrong?
Michael Foster reviewedApril 25, 2025
This lady can direct... and this is only her second feature. Her concepts. Her symbolisms. This is a visual feast with every frame painted first then left to dry and crack. Some of the best modern practical effects and make up I’ve seen in a long, long time. Final act I would have trimmed a bit but it doesn’t take away what you’re left with— which you’ll never forget. This is a story of beauty, age, and the fight within to still be loved.