It’s the fourth archiveable film from Reitman (Juno, Up in the Air, Young Adult)—third with screenwriter Diablo Cody (those three minus Up in the Air) and second with Theron (Young Adult)
The ending surprised me and added tremendous value for me—I’m not sure it’s in the archives without it as just an insightful drama—I look forward to a repeat viewing but I felt like it was like a post-partum (old vs new self) Fight Club in many ways
Has Cody’s trademark snarky and biting dialogue
It’s a minor triumph for Theron who is on a hot streak going back to Mad Max Fury Road in 2015, Atomic Blonde in 2017 and now this. She looks the part here- flabby (for her)- put on 50 lbs, in some scenes she looks like her work in Monster– it’s an actors dedication
Meditation on depression- touches on alcoholism- this isn’t broad comedy- not easy- it’s a nuanced work
Livingston is great in his big closing scene with Theron
Repetition in the water scenes, mermaid scenes, excited to rewatch to catch all the formal connections
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