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Indian Express
34 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Nightbitch movie review: Don't let Suniel Shetty watch Amy Adams' horror-comedy about motherhood; he won't like it
Despite being a six-time Oscar nominee, Amy Adams' career in the last decade or so resembles that of someone who has lost the ability to say no. Her latest film is Nightbitch, a dark comedy about the horrors of motherhood, in which she plays a nameless woman who finds herself transforming into a dog. Literally. The movie is directed by Marielle Heller, whose last feature was A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood. Nightbitch is, in many ways, the cynical sister to that stubbornly saccharine film. It's also a fantastical reality check for anybody contemplating parenthood. In addition to repelling audiences with its weirdness, however, Nightbitch could possibly cause Suniel Shetty to reconsider his views on gender roles. In an interview, the veteran actor said that the fairer sex should understand that it is their job to rear children at home while the men go out and make money. In Nightbitch, the protagonist is made to single-parent her two-year-old son all by herself, because her husband can't stop travelling for work. In fact, until he shows up 30 minutes into the film, you assume that she doesn't have a husband at all. Adams' character is aghast at the turn her life has taken; you could almost imagine her launching into the speech from Gone Girl, where Rosamund Pike kicks herself for having been played by society. Adams' character had to push her promising career as an artist to the backburner, while her husband continued going to his pointless conferences. She could've done something with her life; the world was her oyster. But she chose to have a child. Also read – The Mother movie review: Jennifer Lopez unlocks her inner Jason Bourne in Netflix's dull action thriller She follows the same routine everyday; she begins by cooking her baby some breakfast, takes him for a walk in the park, and begrudgingly participates in activities like sing-alongs and book readings. There, she judges other moms for being so 'perfect' while she becomes consumed by bitter regret. The movie doesn't sugarcoat the protagonists' distaste for raising a child, although it doesn't quite explain why she decided to have one in the first place. A wry voiceover opens a window into her mind, but all we can gather from her ramblings is that she's an unhappy person who feels stuck in her boring existence. It's not like she has any help from her husband. She's like the mom from We Need to Talk About Kevin, who discovers that she has no affection for her son, which, consequently, turns him into a high school shooter. However, Adams' character in Nightbitch isn't mean to her child. The repercussions of her regret are felt mostly by her. The complicated emotions that she's going through (wo) manifest when she turns into an actual dog, and discovers that this is the only way she can be her messy self. She's certainly going through a lot; Adams' character slaps her husband across the face (in the film's best bit of physical comedy) when he tries to assure her that 'happiness is a choice'. Played by Scoot McNairy, the husband returns from one of his never-ending work trips after we've already become familiar with his wife's state of mind. It's not a pleasant place to hang out. Read more – The Unforgivable movie review: Sandra Bullock starrer is guilty of being desperate for Oscars This eventually becomes one of the film's many stumbling blocks. Because the writing does her no favours, Adams is cornered into giving a rather one-note performance. It's unusual to see an actor of her calibre struggle like this, although she tries her best to swing between vitriol and vengeance as things become more heightened in the narrative. If the underseen Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried film Jennifer's Body was about burgeoning teen sexuality, Nightbitch is about pre-menopause. Both movies, along with Anne Hathaway's alcoholism allegory Colossal — this is the movie in which the main character gets drunk and turns into a Japanese monster — are an existential examination of womanhood. Nightbitch is the weakest of them all, primarily because it doesn't lean into genre as hard as it should. For the most part, the movie plays like a dramatic character study about the slow unraveling of an older millennial. There is, however, a far more exciting body horror movie in there. It reeks of a mismatch between the subject matter and the filmmaker. Heller has made movies about the female experience before — Can You Ever Forgive Me? was spectacular — but Nightbitch lacks the bite. Nightbitch Director – Marielle Heller Cast – Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy Rating – 2/5 Rohan Naahar is an assistant editor at Indian Express online. He covers pop-culture across formats and mediums. He is a 'Rotten Tomatoes-approved' critic and a member of the Film Critics Guild of India. He previously worked with the Hindustan Times, where he wrote hundreds of film and television reviews, produced videos, and interviewed the biggest names in Indian and international cinema. At the Express, he writes a column titled Post Credits Scene, and has hosted a podcast called Movie Police. You can find him on X at @RohanNaahar, and write to him at He is also on LinkedIn and Instagram. ... Read More
News18
an hour ago
- News18
Aamir Khan Calls Son Junaid 'Nepo Kid', Roasts Himself Over Thugs of Hindostan Flop
Aamir Khan shared a hilarious video with his son Junaid Khan to announce the YouTube release of his film Sitaare Zameen Par. Don't miss Azad Rao Khan's cameo! After a successful theatrical run, Aamir Khan's film Sitaare Zameen Par will be available to watch on YouTube. Rather than partnering with major streaming services like Netflix or Hotstar, Aamir will release the film on his YouTube channel, Aamir Khan Talkies. Viewers can enjoy the movie, featuring Genelia Deshmukh, at home for Rs 100! To announce the release of the film on YouTube, Aamir enlisted the help of his sons, Junaid Khan and Azad Rao Khan. They featured in a hilarious video that shows Aamir hilariously calling Junaid a 'nepo kid', while also roasting his own films 'Thugs Of Hindostan' and 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. Aamir Khan creatively announced Sitaare Zameen Par's YouTube release with a humorous skit inspired by his film Andaz Apna Apna (1994). The video starts with Aamir entering his kitchen and reprimanding his cook for downloading and watching the film on his phone. The cook mentions that Junaid Khan has devised a new plan. Aamir then finds Junaid, who reenacts a scene from Andaz Apna Apna where Aamir discusses selling their salon to start a bangle business. Before Junaid reveals that Sitaare Zameen Par is now on YouTube, he recites his father's famous line: 'Aaj mujhe ehsaas hua, ki aap purush hi nahi, maha purush hain!" Aamir then jokes about his financial losses from Thugs of Hindostan (2018) and Laal Singh Chaddha (2022). Scolding his son Junaid, Aamir said, 'Jab jab tu khush hua hai, tab main barbaad hua hu. Pehli dafa tu khush hua tha, tune kaha tha, 'Pitaji, multi-starrer karlo'. Maine Thugs Of Hindostan kar li. Aaj tak gaaliyan khaa raha hu. (Every time you were happy, I was ruined. The first time you were happy, you told me, 'Dad, do a multi-starrer.' So, I did Thugs of Hindostan. And since then, the backlash hasn't stopped)." When Junaid says he turned down a Rs 100 crore offer and opted for YouTube release, Aamir angrily exclaims, 'Nikamme! Namakool! Nepo kid! Yeh kya kiya tune?" Azad Rao Khan then peeks in to see them arguing and shuts the door with the release date on it: August 1. Fans React To Aamir Khan And Junaid Khan's Hilarious Video Fans found the video hilarious! One netizen commented, 'And the memories of Andaaz Apna Apna came rushing back. Azad cameo is too good. Loved it," while another one wrote, 'Aamir still got the comic timing at 60 – i love his new power of laughing at himself." A third comment read, 'Aamir Khan might be the only superstar who openly jokes about his own flop films. That's why his fans don't fight on social media, they are the first to admit when a movie doesn't work. Never change, Aamir Khan. We love you," while another fan wrote, 'This is extremely hilarious! We should see more of both of them together." First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
an hour ago
- News18
Why Did Jin Apologise To BTS Star J-Hope After Solo Show In Newark?
At his show in Newark, Jin failed to recognise his fellow band member J-Hope during a fun segment that he played with the crowd. BTS star Kim Seokjin, aka Jin, is currently on his first one-of-a-kind worldwide tour, RunSeokjin Ep. Tour. He has garnered attention for his unique show openings, which typically feature a fun segment called 'I Challenge", where he plays games with the crowd. One of the most popular parts of the segment was the charades game, where fans acted out BTS songs or words related to Jin written on the screen, and the idol had to guess them. At his Newark show on Wednesday, July 30, the segment began as usual, and it took a hilarious turn when Jin failed to recognise his fellow band member J-Hope. Fans in the crowd gave it their all, from showing the hook step of his hit Killin' It Girl to even pretending to be shirtless. Unfortunately, a very confused Jin couldn't comprehend what the fans were trying to enact. And when he was told that it was his teammate, he was embarrassed not to have recognised him. He sorry j hopeeee #RUNSEOKJIN_epTOUR_NEWARK — (@becauseofhobi) July 31, 2025 Later that day, when Jin started a livestream on Weverse, J-Hope commented on it, asking why he looked so tired. 'Hahaha, why do you look so exhausted, Jin?" he asked. After spotting the message, Jin replied to him, 'J-Hope bro. Today, the keyword to guess at Run Jin was J-Hope, and I failed. Sorry, my bro! What's that thing you do every day? I'm sorry for my fault, I'm J-Hope something, yeah, that." Will Jin Hire BTS Members As His Backup Dancers? After all the fun at the show, Jin continued to have a good time with his fans on the livestream. At one point, a fan playfully questioned the K-pop idol if he would ever consider keeping his BTS members as his backup dancers for his shows. Jin hilariously quipped, 'Have the BTS members as back dancers for my tour? Wow, it'll cost us so much money to hire them." He further added, 'Would they do it for free?" Jin was live on Weverse What's Next For BTS's Jin? The eldest member of the K-pop supergroup embarked on his RunSeokjin Ep Tour on June 28 in Goyang, South Korea. This is his first solo tour in support of his albums Happy and Echo. After touring nine cities across the globe, Jin will conclude the tour in Amsterdam on August 10. Following this, he will join his bandmates to work on BTS's brand-new album, which is scheduled to be released sometime in 2026. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
