Daring new film 'The Substance' propels Demi Moore back to stardom
"The Substance" has a chance to become one of the most talked-about films in cinemas this year. The reactions of the first viewers? They are thrown back in their seats, cover their faces, and can't easily handle what Demi Moore and her team are serving up.
It is said that "The Substance" is the most important film in Demi Moore's career. The actress of "Ghost" has had her ups and downs in life, but thanks to "The Substance," she is receiving an exceptional amount of attention. Praise for her new role is plentiful. It all started with the Cannes Festival, where "The Substance" received the Palme d'Or for its screenplay. What is this film about and how are the first viewers reacting?
"The Substance" pushes viewers to the edge
The main character in "The Substance" is Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), an ageing star of a TV show who experiences horrifying consequences from taking an illegal drug, which, according to the supplier, will transform her into a younger, better version of herself. "Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? You. Only better in every way. You've got to try this new product. It changed my life," informs us elusively in the description of the movie's trailer.
The younger version of the character played by Demi Moore is portrayed by Margaret Qualley. The film has already been shown at the Cannes Festival, where it received an award for its screenplay and garnered an 11-minute standing ovation, as well as at the New Horizons Festival in Wrocław, where it received extremely enthusiastic reactions. "Mind-blowing," "Total trip," "Demi's best role ever," wrote the reviewers.
Now, on Friday, 20 September, "The Substance" enters wide distribution in cinemas. British viewers will finally see the long-awaited film that has been written about so much. Meanwhile, the American distributor of the production showed how foreign audiences reacted to the first screenings. They can barely sit in their seats. Shock is painted on their faces - look below! If it is as intense as these reactions suggest, some people might not be able to sit until the end.
It's worth mentioning that Demi Moore openly talked about the hardships she faced on set. "To give you an idea of how intense the work was, I'll tell you that in the first week, when it was just me and Margaret on set, I got shingles. And then I lost about 9 kilograms," commented the star in one of her recent interviews.
