Thats exactly whatEva Greens Rebecca does after her childhood sweetheart, Thomas (Matt Smith), suddenly dies.
If that doesnt already sound like an ethical and psychological minefield, theres more.
Wombisnt yet anothersci-fi spectacleaboutcloninggone wrong.
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Its an introspective look into theeffects of grief,obsession, and this thing we call identity.
All in all, Rebecca isnt amad scientisttrying to change the course of humanity.
The entire film has a silent, uneasy feeling about it thats fueled by Smith and Greens compelling performances.
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Thats right, untilWombtakes that idea and turns it intosomething that doesnt quite translatewell.
The film delves into how she raises her soulmate from scratch, which is somehow bothheartbreakingly sadand skin-crawling.
Perhaps one of the most uncomfortable things aboutWombis how it plays this situation completely straight.
Theres no point in time where Rebecca has to face the horror of what shes done.
When the film first starts, its easy to see Rebeccas decision as tragic but understandable.
All the while, he’s been oblivious to the reason why he exists.
David Mackenzies underrated film is a perfect story about human connection.
But it only makes things worse, bringing out Rebeccas jealous side.
It would make anyone question whether shes simply being a protective mother.
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