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bif

(27,226 posts) Wed Feb 4, 2026, 04:34 PM Feb 2026

"If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You"

Excellent acting, but was that ever depressing. Anyone else see it?

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"If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You" (Original Post) bif Feb 2026 OP

You are absolutely correct Traildogbob Feb 2026 #1

Yes, I almost walked out Andy Canuck Feb 2026 #2

Agreed. Just brutal. Very well done, but the subject matter was almost too intense to handle Whyisthisstillclose Feb 2026 #3

I watched it over the weekend. Xavier Breath Feb 2026 #4

Was definitely an anxiety producing experience. La Coliniere Feb 2026 #5

Traildogbob

(13,160 posts)

1. You are absolutely correct

Reply to bif (Original post)

Wed Feb 4, 2026, 04:45 PM

Feb 2026

I felt exactly the same. It certainly highlighted how deep you can get mentally, and take yourself into very, very dark places.
But yes, the performances were great.
With The Mental depression we are facing, this movie may not be for everyone.

Andy Canuck

(322 posts)

2. Yes, I almost walked out

Reply to bif (Original post)

Wed Feb 4, 2026, 04:55 PM

Feb 2026

because it was so distressing. But I stayed. It is an intense story of misogyny and how patriarchy doesn't listen/believe women. Rose Byrne is sensational and Conan O'Brien is surprisingly strong.

Whyisthisstillclose

(744 posts)

3. Agreed. Just brutal. Very well done, but the subject matter was almost too intense to handle

Reply to bif (Original post)

Wed Feb 4, 2026, 05:24 PM

Feb 2026

Xavier Breath

(6,674 posts)

4. I watched it over the weekend.

Reply to bif (Original post)

Wed Feb 4, 2026, 07:34 PM

Feb 2026

Rose Byrne's performance was amazing, but it was such a claustrophobic experience. And the tube scene? I was cringing the entire time.

La Coliniere

(1,992 posts)

5. Was definitely an anxiety producing experience.

Reply to bif (Original post)

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 04:40 PM

Feb 2026

Rose Byrne was terrific as the suffering mother and deserves all the acclaim she’s received. Two scenes stand out: the testy hamster and the feeding tube. Can’t say it was a film I enjoyed, it was too nerve wracking, but I’d recommend it for others to view and make up their minds.

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