Harry Potter, Frodo Baggins, and Katniss Everdeen have stepped aside. It's time to introduce a new heroine, but in this case, her spirit and mindset may already be thriving among people all over the world. The recently released film, UglyCurrently ranked No. 2 in Netflix’s top 10 movies in the U.S., “The Last Day” sends a clear message. It’s a must-see for anyone interested in young adult book adaptations. Netflix The film may also be of interest to social media users, especially those who sometimes use various beauty filters.
Set in a dystopian future world, Ugly The film follows the life of Tali Youngblood. The teenager has spent the past few years of her life yearning for a specific day that society presents as a day to be worthy of the wonders that life holds. In the process, she makes friends, some unexpected, wants nothing more than to be beautiful, and learns what it means to betray and be betrayed. Although the film is inspired by Scott Westerfeld's book of the same name, which was published nearly two decades ago, the theme of beauty standards still resonates today.
Tally, played by Joey King, is sent on a journey to learn an important lesson, but the real hero isn't King. So let's take a deep dive into the world of Ugly And find out.
Beauty standards in a future world
in UglyBeauty standards are at the heart of every conversation, every relationship, and every lesson. Family ties are severed when young children are sent to boarding schools, where they are constantly taught that they are ugly. Fortunately, society offers a solution..The dramatic transformation through plastic surgery on their 16th birthday marks the beginning of life as wonderful, special people called Pretties.
Once the transformation is complete, these teens leave Uglyville and are sent to the magical city of Pretty Town, where everyday life is luxurious and filled with an endless array of exciting experiences. From using so-called bungee vests to enjoy jumping off skyscrapers to magical parties with sparkling ceilings, Pretty Town seems to have it all.
Joey King as Tali Youngblood captures the struggle of feeling excluded from society because of her appearance and her desperate desire to change her appearance in order to fit in. The desire, even the need, to be seen as beautiful and seen as enough keeps her and her peers in a tight grip. The only solution is plastic surgery. It’s a connection that can be drawn from real life, where social media and its beauty filters are increasingly out of control.
Beauty standards in Ugly The standards of beauty in real life are the same and similar in many ways. A smooth face, full lips, long legs, and perfectly shaped body parts. These expectations are an illusion, they are fleeting and useless. Who defines what beauty is? It is a question that is asked in real life. UglyAnd the real hero of the movie has an answer to this question.
The Real Hero of Netflix's Uglies
Who doesn’t know that? That moment when you realize you’re glued to your phone screen, eyes wide open as you try to focus on the fast-paced life online, not knowing how much time has actually passed. It can cause a spiral of contemplation. Can this time be spent on something really important? The answer, though difficult, is always yes. Ugly This sentiment is captured exactly when Tali asks Shay if she doesn't have a profile in order to try out different filters in preparation for her plastic surgery.Shay, played by Brianne Tju, doesn't really have anything. She sees it as a waste of time, a way society makes her feel “less than,” forcing her to focus on things, standards, and expectations that don't matter.
She understands that beauty cannot be defined, that it is important to break free from societal constraints, that there is beauty in every wrinkle on someone's face, and that there is a story in every person's unique appearance. By sharing her point of view, Shay managed to scare Tally a little at first, but at the same time, she planted a fundamental seed, which took the entire rebellion, The Smoke, a step further.(Well, at least after Tali nearly cost everyone their lives, but that's not the point.) Real life is exactly what one of the characters and rebel leader David explains in the movie:
“They make us feel so lonely and insecure that we don't have time for the things that really matter.”
Tali has fallen into a downward spiral, losing herself in insecurities fueled by society's unfair expectations and unrealistic beauty standards, and has learned that becoming beautiful is the only way to be able to enjoy life. Without tea, Tali wouldn't have realized true beauty and what's really important.Although Tali eventually takes on the role of savior, nearly sacrificing herself in a desperate attempt at salvation, Shai is the most valuable player in the game. In this story, and in the story of every real-life person, Shay opens Tally's eyes, heart, and mind to a life beyond the restrictive mindset based on societal pressures.
Ultimately, there is no doubt that Everyone would benefit from having tea in their lives.showing them that true beauty comes from within and can be found in the simplest or most unexpected places on earth. Shay's spirit can live in anyone who crosses your path on the streets, and we hope that she was able to not only change Tali's mindset, but also positively impact people all over the world.
Check out our interview with Joey King and Brian Tju below to get their take on the importance of Ugly. Ugly Available to stream on Netflix.
