It’s an intimate, messy, yet closely controlled portrayal of a group of people in flux, those without a sense of steadiness during this moment in their lives. Premiering at last year’s Venice Film Festival, "Babyteeth" follows teenager Milla ( Eliza Scanlen) and her relationships to those around her, from her 23-year-old drug dealing “boyfriend” in Moses ( Toby Wallace) to her pill-popping parents Henry ( Ben Mendelsohn) and Anna ( Essie Davis). With " Babyteeth," she’s firmly on the map, though, immediately running to direct episodes of "Killing Eve" after her debut.
She’s been acting and directing in theater productions for about a decade and has been involved in TV for the last few years. Perhaps this is just one big apology to the people of Notting Hill, correcting the wrongs of the Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts '90s romcom, and ensuring a much more diverse, and authentic portrayal of the area is reflected on screen.Director Shannon Murphy isn’t new to the scene. It could be seen as an exploitative tactic, but they do so in the name of inclusivity and to really champion the multiculturalism of London. The characters wish to bake cakes and treats for people of different cultures, highlighting the different cuisines and traditions from around the world. The celebration of diversity is also welcomemin Love Sarah, albeit less subtle. It is, however, a nice take on grief and looks into loss from differing perspectives, and while it never gets too deep or profound, there's an uplifting undercurrent to this production. Imrie is the stand-out performer - as she so often is - in a movie that subtly celebrates the diligence and resourcefulness of women. This film is true of the Notting Hill businesses it represents it's charming and accessible, but a little pretentious and self-aware.
But the overall messages here are positive including supporting local and independent businesses. Characters drink alcohol on numerous occasions, including shots. The three women are all strong-willed, independent characters that are admirable in their business venture - set to the backdrop of a thriving, diverse London. There is occasional profanity including three uses of "f-k" as well as "whore." There is also some sexist language - a male character tells a female character to "grow a pair of balls" - but this is clearly portrayed as bad behavior. There is the suggestion that two characters have sex when they are seen in bed together covered by just a duvet. This leaves her mother, Mimi ( Celia Imrie) daughter, Clarissa ( Shannon Tarbet) and closest friend, Isabella ( Shelley Conn) to come to terms with her death, something they do by opening a new cake shop and bakery. Sarah ( Candice Brown) has tragically passed away at a young age following a cycling accident, which occurs off screen. Parents need to know that Love Sarah is a London-set comedy-drama that tackles the theme of grief - in a slightly heavy-handed way - by highlighting the importance of family and friends.
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