Tully
Marlo, a mother of three, including a newborn, is gifted a night nanny by her brother. Hesitant at first, she quickly forms a bond with the thoughtful, surprising, and sometimes challenging nanny named Tully.
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- Cast:
- Charlize Theron , Mackenzie Davis , Ron Livingston , Mark Duplass , Asher Miles Fallica , Lia Frankland , Elaine Tan
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Too much of everything
Fantastic!
Admirable film.
By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
My comments echo most of those already written. This was not a comedy in any sense of the word. It brought back painful experiences for me (a mom). However, the acting was so superb...I do love MacKenzie Davis ("Halt and Catch Fire"); and Charlize Theron is quite fabulous.The merging of Tully and Marlo seemed like a brilliant idea. The thought that the young, inner self and it's far-ranging interests is suppressed is enough to put one into a psychosis right there.I feel that Marlo's water dreams of a being who eventually plays a part in her rescue rates some thoughts, although I haven't found any discussion about this.
Very original and beautifully executed movie about the post-birth depression (not a "baby-blues"). The 'comedy' tag for Tully is misleading; it's a bitter drama with a very interesting idea. If you're close to the subject (birth, babies...) it shouldn't leave you indifferent.Charlize Theron and Mackenzie Davis are exceptional (specially Charlize Theron) in their roles. I think that the main point of the movie, showing the exhaustion related to post-birthing depression is brilliantly passed to the viewer.Although a very good movie, there is some sense of incompleteness. Also, the relationship between Marlo and Drew is undeveloped.
I hope Charlize wins the Oscar as it would be well deserved. Great story
TullyThe best thing about having a nanny is they get all the flak from the mommy shamers at the playground.Mind you, the mommy in this dramedy would just be happy with some shuteye.A middle-age mother of two, Marlo (Charlize Theron), is straddled with an unplanned pregnancy and an inattentive husband (Ron Livingston). Unable to cope with the lack of sleep, Marlo hires a young night nanny, Tully (Mackenzie Davis), to tend to her babe while she rests. Auspiciously, Marlo and Tully share similar viewpoints which help Marlo get through her post-partum slump. But Tully is not exactly who she seems.Saved by an out of left field third act, this honest but sluggish portrayal of modern motherhood and marriage has its merits beyond the strong acting and twist-ending, but they're mostly all depressing.And, as with every nanny, you'll eventually have to fight them for your child's love. Yellow Lightvidiotreviews.blogspot.ca