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To the Bone
2017 107 min United States of America 16+
★6.7
Drama
Director: Marti Noxon
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Description
A young woman dealing with anorexia meets an unconventional doctor who challenges her to face her condition and embrace life.
Starring
Rebekah Kennedy
Actor
Lily Collins
Actor
Dana L. Wilson
Actor
Awards
Sundance Film Festival 2017
— Grand Jury Prize (Drama)
Key opinion
To the Bone is widely recognized for raising awareness of eating disorders, anchored by a compelling and committed performance from Lily Collins. However, the film is frequently criticized for its superficial script and failure to realistically depict the psychological and physical complexities of anorexia, leading to a polarized reception regarding its narrative depth and ethical handling of the subject.
| Acting | Lily Collins delivers a powerful, award-worthy performance that effectively grounds the film's emotional weight. | |
| Culture | The film succeeds in bringing visibility to the under-discussed reality of eating disorders and their impact on family dynamics. | |
| Acting | Keanu Reeves is praised for his screen presence, though his character and the "unconventional" therapy methods are often seen as underwritten or generic. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for being superficial, failing to explore the psychological core of anorexia while relying on narrative clichés. | |
| Theme | The depiction of anorexia is seen as inaccurate and sanitized, often prioritizing aesthetic "fragile" imagery over the harsh physical and mental realities of the disease. |