The Substance

2024

Drama / Horror / Sci-Fi

257
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 89% · 375 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 76% · 1K ratings
IMDb Rating 7.2/10 10 384469 384.5K

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Director

Coralie Fargeat Photo
Coralie Fargeat

Top cast

Demi Moore Photo
Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle
Margaret Qualley Photo
Margaret Qualley as Sue
Adam Carage Photo
Adam Carage as Happy Birthday Person
Joseph Balderrama Photo
Joseph Balderrama as Craig Silver
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24 fps
2 hr 22 min
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2 hr 22 min
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24 fps
2 hr 21 min
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English 5.1
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2 hr 21 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by tomasctinoco 6 / 10

It's good until it's not.

The movie starts off strong, with a solid story that suggests a clear narrative. However, as the plot unfolds, it begins to lose focus. Midway through, the film becomes disjointed and chaotic. Initially, it seems like the two main characters are connected, perhaps sharing a mind, but then the story abruptly shifts, revealing them as separate individuals in conflict with each other. By the time you reach the end, the movie veers completely off course, diving into B-movie absurdity.This had the potential to be a great film, but the third act desperately needed a rewrite. The overall execution feels as if Rob Zombie was brought in for rewrites and reshoots, lending it an uneven tone. Despite its flaws, Demi Moore delivers a strong performance, portraying her character with conviction. While the movie is okay, it ultimately falls short of its potential.
Reviewed by mr_foti 6 / 10

A 10 until the last 30 min

Reviewed by diegohar-40124 6 / 10

Interesting at first, but awful at the end

The movie started off with an intriguing premise. Seeing Demi Moore back on the big screen, portraying a character grappling with age-related insecurities, was both refreshing and powerful. Moore, as one of the most stunning and graceful mature actresses I've seen, brought a rawness to the role that really hit home. Her character's struggles with the pressure of maintaining physical beauty in a society obsessed with youth and appearance were deeply relatable, and it felt like the film was setting up to explore these important themes in a thoughtful and impactful way.As the plot unfolded, it continued to develop in a promising direction. It took a darker turn, delving into the complexities of self-perception and the destructive obsession with physical perfection. The themes of fractured identity and a lack of self-love were poignant, and for a while, the film seemed to be handling these modern issues effectively. The storyline, touching on the fragmentation of personalities and the psychological consequences of societal pressures, was gripping. I was fully invested in seeing how the narrative would conclude.However, when it came to the ending, it all fell apart. What could have been a profound and thought-provoking conclusion instead devolved into a senseless and, frankly, off-putting sequence that left a bad taste. It felt like all the promise of the earlier parts of the film was undone by a chaotic, incoherent, and ultimately unsatisfying resolution. The ending not only failed to tie up the themes but also undermined the strength of the narrative. It was a great idea, but the execution at the end dragged the entire movie down, leaving me disappointed and questioning what it had all been for.
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