"The Substance sends up oppressive beauty standards with the subtlety of a blowtorch, highlighting the desperate lengths women go to achieve societal ideals."
"Elisabeth, who is besieged by reflections of her past self, embodies the struggle against aging and the societal pressures that dictate the standards for beauty."
"The film raises questions about identity and autonomy as the protagonist competes with her idealized clone, showcasing a grotesque exploration of self-worth tied to appearance."
"The duality of Elisabeth and her clone Sue brings to light the brutal consequence of societal expectations on women's bodies and their mental psyche."
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