Review of Black Bear

Black Bear (I) (2020)
6/10
Alternate realities reveal a truth about a familiar story
22 February 2023
Warning: Spoilers
It does not matter which of the two stories in the film are "real" because for purposes of the message they both are, or they both could be, given that the characters themselves are the same people.

When someone cheats, the person who was cheated on often ruminates about what the "other" person has that they dont, etc. This film shows that infidelity has more to do with the person cheating than it does with the person being cheated on. Clearly all three characters are not good people in the film but. Gabe is the one who is cowardly, devoid of loyalty and is incapable of being a loving partner.

Aubry Plaza is incredible in her role and carries the film. I disliked that both stories were predictable and uncomfortable and frustrating to watch play out given what you know is going to happen.
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