As a mother of two who has experienced the transformative power of pregnancy and childbirth, I find Amy Adams’ performance in Nightbitch to be nothing short of extraordinary. The film’s unique blend of horror, comedy, and magical realism resonates with me on a deeply personal level.
As a cinephile, I’ve been eagerly awaiting Amy Adams’ latest role in “Nightbitch,” where she transforms into an artist-cum-stay-at-home mom with an unexpected twist – she occasionally morphs into a canine. This intriguing horror-comedy hits theaters today, December 6. The response has been mixed, earning a 60% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Given that the book it’s based on, Rachel Yoder’s “Nightbitch,” also received divided reviews upon its release in 2021, the story appears to be quite polarizing overall.
Recently, I had the opportunity to witness a unique tale unfold on the big screen – a movie about a mother who occasionally morphs into a canine, told in the style of magical realism. After making waves at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, it graced theater screens near me. While some have lauded Adams’ captivating portrayal and Marielle Heller’s skillful direction, others found the film lacking in impact.
Some argue that the original book was bolder than the movie version dared to portray, while others are completely enamored with the production. In her favorable review for Time Out, Georgia Evans states, “The film excels when it makes strikingly accurate – and even comically bleak – comments on motherhood.” However, Evans also mentions that one can’t help but feel that it should have delved more into the devaluation of women upon becoming mothers, rather than simply reflecting the situation.
Amy Adams’ Performance Carries ‘Nightbitch’
While watching “Nightbitch”, moviegoers expressed their opinions and emotions on Letterboxd, and there seems to be a consensus about one aspect: the impressive bravery in Adams’ acting performance.
Adam’s acting has earned praise from critics, yet it falls short for certain audiences. According to movie enthusiast Josh Lewis on Letterboxd, the emotional tone was overly sentimental for a body horror film.
“Adams is doing good work, Heller knows how to put a solid movie together, and it even has a few provocative and challenging ideas regarding motherhood as this violently transformative mythological experience that to be honest required a lot more commitment to its brief moments of ugly feral (borderline) body horror. But it became increasingly and disappointingly clear as it went on that this was perfectly content to articulate them almost entirely in sentimental “I am woman, hear me roar” NYT best-seller dramedy terms. Your mom will really like it”
The reviewer, TheMoomAbides, bestowed a perfect score of five stars and an affectionate heart emblem, praising the actress’s captivating portrayal that left the film’s canine co-stars spellbound with fear.
In many movies today, cynicism is prevalent. However, the new horror-comedy titled Nightbitch, featuring Amy Adams in an exceptional career-defining role as the unnamed mother, stands out due to its raw emotional vulnerability. This film, unlike typical family comedies, appears unpolished and yearns for something beyond its structure. Just like our protagonist, it manages to excel remarkably in this endeavor.
On his Letterboxd, renowned critic Matt Singer did not offer extensive comments regarding the movie, yet he acknowledged its thoughtful portrayal of motherhood and the unexpected physical changes it entails.
As a movie buff recounting my personal experience, here’s how I would rephrase it: “When our first daughter was born, an amazing transformation occurred – my wife no longer needed her glasses! However, when we welcomed our second child, her eyesight started to falter once more. Interestingly, she developed lactose intolerance for the first time in her life around that same period. To this day, she can’t enjoy cheese, a food she used to adore.
Anyway,
Nightbitch
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2024-12-06 21:01