BabyRuby Review: Noémie Merlant Stands Out In Shaky Motherhood Horror Flick
Motherhood can be hell. That's what writer-director Bess Wohl's new feature, Baby Ruby, presents as its hypothesis. It isn't the first movie to do so, and it surely will not be the last. Recent years have seen the conversation surrounding motherhood change to acknowledge its difficulties more and more. Baby Ruby applies a horror slant to the concept and is filled to the brim with compelling, timely ideas.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Soon-to-be mother Jo is first seen painstakingly cutting out the letters for a banner for the baby shower she is throwing for herself. Jo is the hardworking boss of a successful lifestyle blog and, alongside her supportive husband Spencer , seems to have the perfect life. However, it isn't long after the happy couple welcomes the titular baby Ruby that unease sets in.
However, though Baby Ruby sets itself up to be a sharp critique of motherhood and the rosy, unrealistic narrative that often surrounds it, it doesn't quite hit its mark. Wohl brings up a myriad of interesting ideas, such as America's poor childcare programs and how social media can distort one's perception of a mother who has everything together.
Merlant, best known for her roles in Portrait of a Lady on Fire and current Oscar nominee Tár, rises to the occasion with a gripping performance. She plays Jo's increasing paranoia with breathless abandon, and even if the viewer might have a sense of what's really going on, Merlant sells the idea that there truly are darker forces at play.
A horror movie examining the stress and trauma of a postpartum experience is an excellent idea, and Wohl's personal touch certainly enlivens Baby Ruby. In the end, though, it sits more as a missed opportunity than a feature that really examines its themes thoughtfully. Jo's story will no doubt resonate for many, and for that reason, it can be argued this movie is a worthwhile endeavor.
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