To the Bone
To the Bone

Movie spotlight

To the Bone

2017
Movie
13 min
English

TO THE BONE is classic kitchen sink, British drama with a revenge twist. It focuses on the injustices of the work place and the ritualism of trade work and the dynamic between the old guard and the new apprentices.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic57
Google Users74%
Director: Marti NoxonGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman, Ellen, struggling with anorexia, is sent to a recovery program. Under the care of an unconventional doctor, she begins a journey to confront her illness and reconnect with her estranged family. The film explores the complex psychological and emotional challenges of eating disorders.

Critical Reception

To the Bone received a mixed reception from critics. While many praised Lily Collins's performance and the film's sensitive handling of a difficult subject, some raised concerns about its potential to glamorize or trigger those with eating disorders. Audience reactions were similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Lily Collins's compelling and vulnerable performance.

  • Appreciated for its nuanced portrayal of eating disorder recovery.

  • Criticized by some for its potential to be triggering or overly sensitive.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of eating disorders, with many commending its emotional depth and realistic portrayal. Some viewers, however, expressed concerns about the film's potentially triggering content.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Lily Collins, who plays a character with anorexia, lost approximately 10-15 pounds for the role and worked closely with an eating disorder specialist to prepare.

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