Men isn’t subtle about it’s allegorical story exploring the terrifying face of patriarchy.
Harper was in a year-long marriage with a man named James, whom she eventually wanted to divorce.
What Happens in the End?
It doesnt take long for the whole situation to nosedive even further into an absolute nightmare.
The body horror that ensues is intense, to say the least.
But the filmmakers are certainly trying to say something here.
Did director Alex Garland want to imply that these toxic traits and tendencies are inherently part of all men?
One thing is for sure, though: don’t look for a coherent or meaningful plot here.
Any and all detailed story or character exploration is overtaken by the rampant symbolism, for better or worse.
This is most represented by all the gaslighting happening throughout and how each man frames any given scenario.
The film also literally portrays the ugliness of the patriarchy and its foundational sexism.
A question to which he provides a fittingly sad excuse: he just wants her love.
WhileMenmight not have anything definitive to say, theres plenty to take away from its allegorical narrative.
Menis currently streaming onMax.
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