I wanted to like this movie, I really did. The acting was pretty damn good and the story kept my attention, but overall this movie had issues much like the characters. It just seemed like the filmmakers could not decide what kind of film they wanted to make at all. So when all is said and done for me this one was all edging and no climax for me, and honestly...isn't the climax the fun part?
Betsey doesn't eat for six months and shows no physical signs that she is losing weight so the viewer believes that something supernatural is occurring. Oh, but then at the end it is evident that she tampered with the scale which is why she was the same weight everyday, and we are back to a simple movie about mental illness. But leave it to mom to start glowing and lighting up while wandering the streets implying that maybe she is a star and Betsey was telling the truth the whole time.
When I watch a movie I don't mind having to interpret endings and themes but the filmmaker needs to give me enough to make that interpretation. This movie was like a puzzle with pieces missing, and so unsatisfying to put together because it will never be complete.
Betsey doesn't eat for six months and shows no physical signs that she is losing weight so the viewer believes that something supernatural is occurring. Oh, but then at the end it is evident that she tampered with the scale which is why she was the same weight everyday, and we are back to a simple movie about mental illness. But leave it to mom to start glowing and lighting up while wandering the streets implying that maybe she is a star and Betsey was telling the truth the whole time.
When I watch a movie I don't mind having to interpret endings and themes but the filmmaker needs to give me enough to make that interpretation. This movie was like a puzzle with pieces missing, and so unsatisfying to put together because it will never be complete.