"Motherhood is brutal."
After her brief stints on "Smallville" and "The Office," Amy Adams quickly solidified herself as a household name. Not only is she the lead actress of the movie, but she is also credited as a producer. I think she took on the role because she is also grappling with the pressures of motherhood in real life at the moment and thus found the story to hit close to home for her. Much like the father, I too am smitten and in awe of Amy Adams.
Although I just watched the movie, I can't for the life of me remember the names of the mother, father, and child. I don't think it was ever revealed to the viewer. The only name the mother had was when she took on the moniker of 'Nightbitch'.
The movie was very light in the body horror department, but when it was featured on screen, it was very gruesome and made me feel quite squeamish.
The mother was constantly on autopilot and relived the same day over and over. The montage of her repeating the same tasks over and over again was smoothly executed. The film showcased that the early years of childhood are Groundhog Day 101.
My favourite moment of the film is when the mother freaked out at dinner with her friends from grad school. Later on, it is revealed that the freak-out moment happened in her head.
The film highlights the discrepancy between motherhood and fatherhood. I loved how the film juxtaposes motherhood with the temperament and personality of a canine.
To conclude, I think the point of the movie wasn't to dissuade people from having kids; it was quite the opposite, actually. By the end of the film, 'Nightbitch' found the perfect balance between being a mother and being an artist. She found the joy of motherhood whilst still understanding that it comes with its fair share of ups and downs. The ending showcases her giving birth to a baby girl. Instead of raising a boy, she faces the tremendous challenge of raising a girl. And we all know how mother-daughter relationships work and can be like.
Final verdict: 7.5/10.
After her brief stints on "Smallville" and "The Office," Amy Adams quickly solidified herself as a household name. Not only is she the lead actress of the movie, but she is also credited as a producer. I think she took on the role because she is also grappling with the pressures of motherhood in real life at the moment and thus found the story to hit close to home for her. Much like the father, I too am smitten and in awe of Amy Adams.
Although I just watched the movie, I can't for the life of me remember the names of the mother, father, and child. I don't think it was ever revealed to the viewer. The only name the mother had was when she took on the moniker of 'Nightbitch'.
The movie was very light in the body horror department, but when it was featured on screen, it was very gruesome and made me feel quite squeamish.
The mother was constantly on autopilot and relived the same day over and over. The montage of her repeating the same tasks over and over again was smoothly executed. The film showcased that the early years of childhood are Groundhog Day 101.
My favourite moment of the film is when the mother freaked out at dinner with her friends from grad school. Later on, it is revealed that the freak-out moment happened in her head.
The film highlights the discrepancy between motherhood and fatherhood. I loved how the film juxtaposes motherhood with the temperament and personality of a canine.
To conclude, I think the point of the movie wasn't to dissuade people from having kids; it was quite the opposite, actually. By the end of the film, 'Nightbitch' found the perfect balance between being a mother and being an artist. She found the joy of motherhood whilst still understanding that it comes with its fair share of ups and downs. The ending showcases her giving birth to a baby girl. Instead of raising a boy, she faces the tremendous challenge of raising a girl. And we all know how mother-daughter relationships work and can be like.
Final verdict: 7.5/10.