I Care Every Now and Then: ‘I Care A Lot’ Review

I Care A Lot gives audiences an interesting look into guardianship abuse. A supposed guardianship legend, Marla is actually an elite con artist. From early on in the film we get a sneak peak into her audacity and wit. From the jump we see her snatching up somebody’s property by falsifying her “client’s” sickness and mental status for her own benefit and at the expense of the elderly person’s loved ones and family. Marla utilizes her connections and confidence to steer away fear, threats, and adversities. But throughout the movie, I couldn’t hold myself back from thinking, how on earth does she get away with all of this?! Yes, granted not all dark comedies have to have concrete realism, but at the same time there was something confusing about how everything transpired. Women are powerful beings who are able to overcome trials and tribulations, all while looking amazing while doing it. But for a while all I kept thinking was this is near impossible right? From near death experiences to angry white men, most situations feel like they attempt to evict the same result, a white woman without fear. The protagonist, Marla was already reckless from the jump, but throughout the film I was consistently searching for a “Why?”. Certain actions didn’t feel justified, because it felt like a long loop of pride that didn’t have a specific source.  Give Me Something to Believe in

I CARE A LOT (2021) Peter Dinklage as Rukov and Rosamund Pike as Marla. Cr: Seacia Pavao/NETFLIX

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