When it comes to films that attempt to capture the true essence of motherhood, I often find myself feeling let down. Rarely does a movie accurately convey the reality of being a mom—complete with stained clothes, tired bodies, chaotic homes, sleepless nights, and endless messes. But that disappointment may be a thing of the past.
Enter the new film “Tully,” starring Charlize Theron, which seems to reflect the everyday life of mothers like a mirror (though I certainly don’t resemble Theron). With a script penned by the talented Diablo Cody, known for her work on the acclaimed film “Juno,” the dialogue in “Tully” is refreshingly genuine. Theron embodies the look of an exhausted mother so convincingly that it’s clear she underwent a remarkable transformation, considering her usual glamorous appearance. In the trailer, she resembles me during a hasty school drop-off or a quick grocery run, where I can’t quite recall if I put on deodorant.
This is Motherhood.
In “Tully,” Theron portrays Marlo, a worn-out mom of three, with her youngest being a newborn. Her brother, played by Jack Harrison, surprises her with a night nanny named Tully to help navigate the early chaotic days of motherhood. Initially skeptical about accepting such help, Marlo eventually forms a unique and sometimes challenging connection with Tully, the thoughtful nanny. Ron Livingston co-stars as her husband in this relatable journey.
In the trailer, we witness more authentic moments of motherhood in just two minutes than in most films featuring mothers combined. Theron accidentally drops her phone on her newborn’s head, spills freshly pumped milk, struggles to comfort her crying baby, and faces her kids’ curious inquiries about the changes in her body. It feels as if they’ve installed cameras in our homes—how do they know?!
The film will be released in theaters on April 20th, so rally your friends for a much-deserved mom’s night out. After all, you know you could use it.
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In summary, “Tully” stands out as a film that genuinely depicts the raw reality of motherhood, giving viewers a much-needed dose of relatable experiences that many mothers face.