There are some movies that are uncomfortable to watch and that’s by design. Which is part of what makes A24’s If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You so alluring. The film from Mary Bronstein stars Rose Byrne and is an up-close and personal look at the drain that comes with caring.
Linda (Rose Byrne) is taking care of her sick daughter and the weight of it all is pushing down on her. With incredibly close shots of Byrne (shot on film), Bronstein’s work is personal and deep just by forcing the audience to be that close to Linda. But when you dive into the plot of If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You, you may find yourself relating to Linda. Mother or not.
