I've never reviewed a movie before, but I felt compelled to because this one moved me so much.
This movie portrays eating disorders with incredible honesty and accuracy. I've seen my fair share of ED films, and this has blown them all out of the water. The focus here is not on weight, or food, or bathroom scales. There's no cheesy scene where the main actress pinches her skin and complains about being fat. For Olivia, weight loss isn't the goal, but just a side effect of the real issues. That is SO important. So many movies make it out to be a vanity thing. This one knows better, and highlights the ways that eating disorders can be a coping mechanism. And with that, it drives home the real reason that recovery is so terrifying.
Troian Bellisario's acting is phenomenal. I think it's because of her that I cried so much during this movie. She makes the elements of loss feel all too real. The ending, without spoiling it, is refreshing and authentic.
This movie portrays eating disorders with incredible honesty and accuracy. I've seen my fair share of ED films, and this has blown them all out of the water. The focus here is not on weight, or food, or bathroom scales. There's no cheesy scene where the main actress pinches her skin and complains about being fat. For Olivia, weight loss isn't the goal, but just a side effect of the real issues. That is SO important. So many movies make it out to be a vanity thing. This one knows better, and highlights the ways that eating disorders can be a coping mechanism. And with that, it drives home the real reason that recovery is so terrifying.
Troian Bellisario's acting is phenomenal. I think it's because of her that I cried so much during this movie. She makes the elements of loss feel all too real. The ending, without spoiling it, is refreshing and authentic.