⚠️ Spoiler Warning ⚠️This video discusses key moments and the ending of If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.Hello movie friends. I just watched If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (2025), directed by Mary Bronstein and starring Rose Byrne, and I can’t stop thinking about two things.This is a film built almost entirely on relentless tension. From beginning to end, we watch a woman unravel as her personal life, marriage, career, and mental health collide — and for me, it never lets up. I’ll talk about why that approach didn’t work for me, why I found the lack of character development and resolution frustrating, and how constant conflict can sometimes drain a story of meaning rather than deepen it.At the same time, I’ll also talk about the performances — especially Rose Byrne’s — and why great acting alone can’t always save a film. Despite strong performances across the board, this movie left me cold.I’m curious what you think. Did this film work for you? Did the tension feel purposeful, or exhausting? And do you think Rose Byrne deserved her Oscar nomination?Let’s talk about it in the comments.

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