In 'Nightbitch', Marielle Heller's adaptation diverges from the book's exploration of motherhood and perfection, instead leaning towards a lighter comedic tone that lacks depth.
The film portrays a mother at the brink, feeling alienated from her artistic self amid the tediousness of domestic life, yet it refrains from embracing its darker impulses.
While the book tackles the intricacies of motherhood in a patriarchal context, the film remains skittish, showcasing moments of tension that hint at deeper themes but never fully explores them.
In this adaptation, the protagonist oscillates between the love for her child and a profound personal crisis, struggling with her role in a monotonous mommy culture.
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