I don't think this film works particularly well as a commentary on society, beauty standards, media, fame, etc., as some reviewers have noted. I think the film works better as a commentary on extreme mental illness: specifically, extreme selfishness, jealousy and narcissism. I couldn't buy it as a satire because I constantly found it so unbelievable what this woman would do to herself for the sake of fame and attention from her boyfriend: brutally disfiguring herself and potentially ruining her health. As if she didn't think that her boyfriend would probably leave her after disfiguring herself so badly: which, let's be honest, that is the most likely outcome here, like it or not.
I think we have all wanted fame at some point or another; it's a common desire. Everybody can relate to that on some ego level. But I couldn't relate to the over-the-top extremity that this chick resorts to. Yes, all satire involves some exaggeration, but to a point. It should still be believable.
The film certainly has some strong points. Specifically, the photo shoot sequence in the museum is quite well done and creates a lot of tension. There is a certain style to the editing that reminded me of "The Limey" (1999); it's a bit unusual but works well overall. I wouldn't say this movie is a comedy; I chuckled at maybe one or two scenes. I found it to be more of a psychodrama that was, often, quite uncomfortable to watch, and I suppose the film succeeds on that level.
I think we have all wanted fame at some point or another; it's a common desire. Everybody can relate to that on some ego level. But I couldn't relate to the over-the-top extremity that this chick resorts to. Yes, all satire involves some exaggeration, but to a point. It should still be believable.
The film certainly has some strong points. Specifically, the photo shoot sequence in the museum is quite well done and creates a lot of tension. There is a certain style to the editing that reminded me of "The Limey" (1999); it's a bit unusual but works well overall. I wouldn't say this movie is a comedy; I chuckled at maybe one or two scenes. I found it to be more of a psychodrama that was, often, quite uncomfortable to watch, and I suppose the film succeeds on that level.