A fading celebrity takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.A fading celebrity takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.A fading celebrity takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 138 wins & 274 nominations total
Edward Hamilton-Clark
- Fred
- (as Edward Hamilton Clark)
- Director
- Writer
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Featured review
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.
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.
- diegohar-40124
- Oct 4, 2024
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Did you know
- TriviaRay Liotta was cast in the film in February 2022, but he died in May that year before he could film his scenes. Dennis Quaid replaced him, but Liotta is still mentioned in the director's "Thank You Notes" during the credits.
- GoofsThe toilet mirror reappears intact after being repeatedly smashed during the fight sequence. (Maybe someone poured 'the substance' on it. LOL)
- Quotes
Elisabeth Sparkle: There's been a slight misuse of the Substance.
- Crazy creditsA special thanks in the credits is given to the many extras in the theater scene, who got covered in blood.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Project: Episode dated 20 September 2024 (2024)
- SoundtracksPump It Up
Written by Michael Hall and Leonardo Stella
Performed by Earl Gregory
Produced by Julien Deguines
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- La Sustancia
- Filming locations
- La Maison du Caviar - 21 Rue Quentin Bauchart, Paris 8, Paris, France(Elisabeth and Harvey at the restaurant)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $17,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $17,584,795
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,205,212
- Sep 22, 2024
- Gross worldwide
- $77,316,812
- Runtime2 hours 21 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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