Eat (2014)

Too much about the plot just didn't add up, the writing was bad, some of the scenes were cringey and awkward,

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

Blistering performances.

Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.

Sooooo, whenever watch a movie I always check the reviews so I don't waste my time watching a shitty movie. I looked at the ratings and reviews people gave and saw a lot of 8's and 9's. So I watched it. Total horse shit. That's 90 minutes I won't get back. The storyline definitely had potential but the acting is just horrendous. Like, okay I'm gonna try and explain this the best way I can. Have you ever seen a movie or show where the actor is reading lines for a pretend show within the show and they're ACTING like they're a bad actor while reading the lines...? Like, they're a good actor in real life but in their show/movie they're acting like they're a bad actor for the movie scene or episode? Like for example, Joey Tribbiani from Friends. He's a good actor in real life but in the show Friends he portrays himself as a struggling actor who's not very good? That's what every person in this movie acts like. Especially the friend with the "baby girl" thing every 30 seconds and the main character is shitty too. Idk man but I thought this movie sucked.

Struggle to make it as an actress, Novella spirals into depression and develops a habit of eating her own flesh. The synopsis might remind some of that brutal french film 'In my Skin', both with themes of self-mutilation but they are quite distinctive in terms of style and tone. The opening sequence with Jeffree Star's 'Beauty Killer' playing shows our protagonist getting dressed and ready. Turns out Novella (played brilliantly by Meggie Maddock) has her fair share of failed auditions as an actress while trying to make ends meet. Her friend Candice (Ali Frencis) offers her temporal solace by taking her out for drinks. The film exudes a kind of kitsch vibe throughout, with bright wallpapers from the room of Novella's to the neon lights of sleazy clubs. The film is self-aware of that and plays it in an almost comical fashion, contrasting with what's to come. After an unpleasant encounter with strangers in the club, we've come to learn that Candice herself is a bit of a haywire. With unpaid bills and false hopes, Novella slowly descends into self-loathing and finds an outlet for it in grotesque ways...by eating her flesh. The practical effects are well made and definitely not for the squirmish. Even horror fanatics may find some of the scenes repulsive. It is illogical, unrealistic but I find myself rooting and sympathizing for Novella to get out of her flesh eating cycle. May not be for everyone, but memorable scenes and characters makes this worth watching

Spoiler Alert!! Spoiler Alert!!There, that being said; I loved this movie! It is so hard nowadays for a movie to even hold my attention; I guess this is the fate of people who have watched movies as long as I have (I am in my fifties). But during this...I never once left the room to go get a drink or a snack; I was entranced.First of all, the characters all just fit together very well, the doctor, Novella, and her crazy protective friend...I mean, how did they Find these people? The star often amazed me by how much she looked and acted so much like Scarlett Johansson, her crazy friend was both attractive and crazy, but obviously in love with Novella, I mean it all just came together so well! Even the doctor looked like some famous actor that I have seen, his name is on the tip of my tongue..And the thing that caused most to condemn the film is actually why I love it so...the pure Indie quality; you never know what to expect! Yes it doesn't "flow" as smoothly as Hollywood norm, but that gives it more edge and more room to stand out and be special, sort of like "Choke", "American Mary", "The Signal (2007)", "the Ruins", and others...

Loved this horror flick can't say enough great things about this movie from the original story line to how the movie pulls you in to it's graphic story.Characters were very believable especially the best friend she was awesome.Main actress was great at portraying herself as a deeply troubled woman dealing with many problems from her very sad life. Started out slow but kept my attention.I have seen many horror movies but not like this one it had a some what eerie quality to it.I would highly recommend watching Eat I am recommending it to all my friends and family...Great job would love to see more movies that haven't been overly done like this one.So tired of watching the same types over and over.