Overview
- Early reviews published alongside the March 13 U.S. release call the film timely and engaging yet fault its satire and tone for pulling their punches.
- Critics praise Shirley Chen and Mckenna Grace for convincingly sharing one character, highlighting emotional continuity across the transformation.
- Amy Wang’s feature debut blends high school comedy and body horror to probe pressures around beauty, belonging and immigrant identity.
- The story’s fictional company Ethnos Inc. and its surgeon Dr. Singer anchor the critique by selling a permanent transformation marketed through a face‑tuning app.
- Comparisons span The Substance, Get Out, Mean Girls and Carrie, with several outlets noting that the film’s cultural commentary feels cautious despite a bold premise.