The Neon Demon (2016)

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When aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has.

Film Overview
"The Neon Demon" from 2016 is a psychological horror film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. The film is a dark take on the beauty industry, and explores the rate of excellence in a market consumed with physical look. It includes Elle Fanning ahead function of a hopeful young model, Jessie, who gets caught in the sinister and wicked side of the fashion industry.

Plot
The story fixates Jessie (Elle Fanning), a young, ignorant woman from a village, who relocates to Los Angeles with dreams of ending up being a design. She immediately catches the attention of photographers and designer with her innocent appeal. The plot thickens when she befriends a makeup artist named Ruby (Jena Malone) who introduces Jessie to two other models, Sarah (Abbey Lee) and Gigi (Bella Heathcote). As Jessie begins to get more recognition, she becomes the target of the jealousy and dark intents of her new discovered pals.

Styles
"The Neon Demon" utilizes Jessie's story to check out the styles of beauty, jealousy, and the superficiality of the modelling market. Using vibrant neon colors, haunting audio tracks and stylish visuals, the film produces an unsettling atmosphere, highlighting the darkness that hides below the attractive surface area of the fashion world. It discuss various subjects such as the objectification of women, desperation for fame, and the destructive nature of vanity.

Efficiency and Production
Elle Fanning provides a commanding performance, captivatingly portraying Jessie's quick development from innocence to vanity. Jena Malone, Bella Heathcote, and Abbey Lee supply exceptional assistance efficiencies, exemplifying Jessie's haute couture design rivals. Director Nicolas Winding Refn masterfully uses well-crafted visuals, lighting, and rating to highlight the film's tone and theme.

Reception
The film garnered mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its adventurous and imaginative approach, the strong performances by the cast, its special design, and visual aesthetic appeals that really captured the dark underbelly of the fashion industry. Others felt the film was design over substance, doing not have in plot advancement and depth. Regardless of the blended evaluations, "The Neon Demon" has achieved a cult following, valued for its daring take on the modelling world and the lengths one would choose appeal.

In summary, "The Neon Demon" is a captivating movie that provides a visually astonishing and thought-provoking take a look at the dark side of the beauty industry. Despite the blended responses, it remains a film that demands to be seen for its strong storytelling and memorable images. It is a certain look for those seeking unique and creatively challenging cinema experiences.

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