When it comes to films that claim to portray the reality of motherhood, I often find myself let down. Most movies fail to capture the true essence of what it means to be a mom — the stained clothes, the soft postpartum belly, the chaotic home, the sleepless nights, and the endless juggling act. However, that’s about to change.
Starring Charlize Theron, the upcoming film Tully promises to be an honest depiction of motherhood. Initially, I was skeptical—Hollywood isn’t exactly known for its authentic portrayal of parenting. But after watching the trailer, I was taken aback. Theron’s depiction of a mom reflects what many of us experience daily (though I must admit, I don’t look quite as glamorous as she does).
Written by the talented Diablo Cody, who also penned the beloved film Juno, the dialogue in Tully feels refreshingly genuine. Theron embodies an exhausted mother so convincingly that it must have taken a skilled makeup team to transform her into someone who looks like she just survived a chaotic school drop-off or a frantic grocery run. This is real motherhood.
In Tully, Theron portrays Marlo, a frazzled mother of three, with her youngest being a newborn. Her brother, played by Dan Miller, surprises her with a night nanny named Tully to help navigate the whirlwind of new parenting challenges. While Marlo is initially hesitant about this extravagant gesture, she gradually develops a unique bond with Tully, portrayed by Mackenzie Davis, who offers both support and unexpected challenges. Ron Livingston also stars as her husband.
In just two minutes of the trailer, we witness more authentic mom moments than in the entirety of other motherhood-centered films. From accidentally dropping her phone on her newborn’s head to spilling freshly pumped milk, struggling to calm a crying baby, and fielding questions from her older kids about the changes in her body—how do the filmmakers know us so well?
Mark your calendars, because Tully hits theaters on April 20th. Gather your friends for a well-deserved mom’s night out—you know you could use it! And if you’re interested in exploring the journey to motherhood, check out Make a Mom for helpful resources, including their at-home insemination kits and their intracervical insemination syringe kit which offer great support for aspiring parents. Additionally, for those considering fertility treatments, March of Dimes provides an excellent resource for planning your journey.
In summary, Tully is shaping up to be the most authentic film about motherhood we’ve seen, capturing all the messy realities of parenting in a way that resonates deeply.
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