Demi Moore's "The Substance" shocks viewers and wins Cannes acclaim
"The Substance" has a chance to become one of the most talked-about movies in theaters this year. What were the reactions of the first viewers? They were thrown back in their seats, covered their faces, and couldn't easily handle what Demi Moore and her team were serving.
9:03 AM EDT, September 17, 2024
It is said that "The Substance" is the most important film in Demi Moore's career. The star of "Ghost" has had her ups and downs in life, but thanks to "The Substance," she receives exceptional attention. Praise for her new role is plentiful. It all started with the Cannes Festival, where "The Substance" received the Golden Palm for its screenplay. What is this film about, and how do the first viewers react?
"The Substance" pushes viewers to the edge
The main character in "The Substance" is Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), an aging 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.
Margaret Qualley portrays the younger version of Demi Moore's character. The film has already been shown at the Cannes Festival, where it received an award for its screenplay and an 11-minute standing ovation, and at the New Horizons Festival in Wrocław, where it received extremely enthusiastic reactions. "Mind-blowing," "Total trip," and "Demi's best role ever," wrote the reviewers.
On Friday, September 20, at 3 PM ET, "The Substance" will enter wide distribution in theaters. American 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 be unable to sit until the end.
It's worth mentioning that Demi Moore openly talked about the hardships she faced on set. To convey how demanding the work was, the star shared in a recent interview that she developed shingles within the first week when it was just her and Margaret on set. Additionally, she mentioned losing around 20 pounds.
