Scrambled (2023)

Scrambled (2023). 1h 40m | R

“Itu0026#39;s a pretty chaotic, fun and funny, I had so many laughs. A really pleasant surprise because I wasnu0026#39;t expecting anything special. I donu0026#39;t know if itu0026#39;s meant to be a cautionary or an empowering story. The movie is about a woman whou0026#39;s fun and carefree all her life, the life of the party at every wedding, and is suddenly confronted with the reality of time slipping away and she doesnu0026#39;t have as much of it as she thinks she does. While it might resonate with women in their 30s, the emotional roller coaster of Nellieu0026#39;s journey, blending fun and introspection, makes it enjoyable for anyone. The movie strikes a perfect balance between drama and comedy, offering moments of laughter amid the poignant exploration of loneliness, fear, and past decisions.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eItu0026#39;s quite the tragic story, itu0026#39;s all fun and games at the start and then it gets sad. It was hard to imagine a happy good ending for this movie, always felt like it was gonna be sad in the second half. The ending isnu0026#39;t as impactful as I think it should be but itu0026#39;s a pretty great movie. Itu0026#39;s meant to be empowering and remove stigma around freezing eggs, but I left the theater reflecting more about the notion of timeu0026#39;s running out. Itu0026#39;s sad for a huge chunk of it but I walked out with a smile because it never gets sappy. Itu0026#39;s pretty original, well acted and the characters are great. I also love the soundtrack.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe u0026#39;freezing eggsu0026#39; prep talk was great. I also love the tag line u0026quot;use by 35u0026quot; like an expiration date. Iu0026#39;m also glad she didnu0026#39;t go through with the toothbrush thing. I loved the reoccurring symbolism done with Avocados. Also I really loved the doctor. I also really felt the second hand pain and embarrassment when Nellie went spying.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIf you think this is gonna be bad, itu0026#39;s better than you expect. As my introduction to Leah McKendricku0026#39;s work, both writing and directing, Iu0026#39;m exiting to see more of her filmography. I usually donu0026#39;t favor actors directing and acting their own films, this one was an exception. Itu0026#39;s a small indie movie, itu0026#39;s not conventional but itu0026#39;s one I wish was mainstream so it got more recognition. If you were on the fence about watching I recommend going, wouldnu0026#39;t call it one of the best movies youu0026#39;ll see but itu0026#39;s a refreshingly different and fun experience.”