Glendyl Marie Deypalubos

BSN 3-F GROUP 2

Movie Analysis
To The Bone

I. Title of the Movie

To The Bone

II. Introduction:

Include the following:

Name of the movie, prominent stars, basic setting (time and place), type of film
(comedy, adventure, drama, etc). Provide a rating (How do you rate the movie?

Name of movie, To the bone, Prominent stars, Lily Collins as Ellen (Eli), a 20-year-old patient with
anorexia, Keanu Reeves as Dr. William Beckham, Carrie Preston as Susan, Ellen's stepmother, Lili
Taylor as Judy, Ellen's mother, Alex Sharp as Luke, 19-year-old patient with anorexia, Liana Liberato as
Kelly, Ellen's 18-year-old half sister, Brooke Smith as Olive, Judy's wife, Leslie Bibb as Megan, a patient
with anorexia and bulimia, Kathryn Prescott as Anna, a patient with bulimia, Ciara Bravo as Tracy, a
patient with bulimia, Maya Eshet as,Pearl, a patient with anorexia, Lindsay McDowell as Kendra, a
patient with bulimia Retta as Lobo, the in-patient nurse, Alanna Ubach as Karen, the therapist. Type of
film: Comedy and Drama. The film takes place In Los Angeles at Threshold; a group home for
people struggling with eating disorders. I rate this movie as 10/10 because it is a comedy and
drama which I like to watch too.

III. Body (Movie Summary)

A. Write the short summary of the movie.

Ellen is an unruly 20-year-old anorexic girl who has spent the most of her adolescence being shepherded
through numerous treatment programs, only to find herself several pounds less each time. Her unstable
family agrees to transfer her to a group home for youths run by a non-traditional doctor in order to find
a solution. Surprised by the unusual rules, Ellen must discover for herself how to confront her addiction
and attempt self-acceptance.

B. Answer the following questions:

1. What are the triggering factors in the development of the eating disorder?

Various aspects of the film and its trailer may scare persons who suffer from eating disorders or other
eating-related concerns, or they may feel more pressured to act in order to stop the horrible feelings
they are experiencing. Patients may mimic the actions they see or believe they lack the "illness" or
"thinness" required to have an eating disorder or seek therapy. A physical or emotional response to a
particular action, activity, or circumstance can be a trigger. Patients may imitate the actions they
observe or believe they lack the necessary "sickness" or "thinness" to have an eating disorder or to seek
treatment.

2. Do you think the childhood experiences of the main character affected her
current life? Why?

Yes, because Ellen's family was affected too in come with her sickness and, despite their best attempts,
they are unable to support her. In their pursuit of the problem and its solution, they will go to any
length, including bottle-feeding their infant. This treatment is not recommended because there is no
supporting data on its efficacy. Because they are an ally, family members should play an important role
in healing. To the Bone waste the opportunity to actively include families in the healing process.

3. How does the anorexia nervosa affect the lives of people in the story?

Knowing the cause is not necessary for recover, although the precise biological, social, and psychological
reasons of eating disorders are unknown but as a result, even if a patient lacks incentive to improve,
treatment can still occur and be beneficial. Ellen's sickness affects the entire family, and despite their
best efforts to assist her, eating disorders have catastrophic implications if left untreated.

4. Do you think her getting into the eating facility treatment help her recover?
How and Why?

She improves first, and then deteriorates. Aside from that, there is one big difference between this film
and its predecessors. Anorexia is a type of eating problem that alters a person's perception of their own
body. When the individual looks in the mirror, despite the scale reading being substantially lower than
the average person's body weight, he or she does not regard himself or herself as slender enough.

5. What do you think is the most important factor that led to the client’s
recovery?

Ellen and her treatment companions rehabilitation journeys are all rough this is typical of real-life
recovery. When Ellen made the decision to return to treatment following her experience in hitting her
lowest point of life, which freed up her life energy and will. This proves to me that healing is always
possible.

6. In today’s society, how could we prevent eating disorders among the

adolescents?

Disordered eating behaviors emerge as a result of negative body image and dissatisfaction, and they can
lead to major medical, psychological, and functional issues. Early diagnosis, prevention programs, and
appropriate cost-effective treatments have proven to greatly reduce the impact of an eating disorder. As
a student nurse I will implement health promotion approach, focusing on building self-esteem,
positive body image, and a balanced approach to nutrition and physical activity and I will utilize
interactive approaches as young people learning may be enhanced through this style of
engagement and Develop social and relational practices that incorporate the person’s support
network. Additionally, Incorporate a long-term follow-up, just as discussions about the hazards
of smoke, alcohol, or narcotics do not end after the initial program, so should discussions about
healthy eating, cultural values, and prejudices toward eating illnesses and obesity.

C. Questions to stimulate your thoughts

1. What is the message of this movie? Do you agree or disagree with it?

No, because the portrayal of eating disorders in to the Bone sparked much debate. It was concerned
that it was an irresponsible representation that trivialized eating disorders, played on stereotypes, and
could be damaging to at-risk viewers. Despite the negative buzz surrounding the film's content, other
critics praised it as an honest and much-needed story that truly represented the hardships of having an
eating disorder.

2. Was there something you didn’t understand about the film? What was that?

I don’t understand the film's lack to demonstrate a grasp of effective treatment for eating disorders in
general.

3. What did you like best about the movie? Why?

It is really shows to have hope in life. I like best into this movie when the time that her treatment
companions all had a rocky recovery road, which is a bumpy journey of real-life recovery. Ellen's life
energy and will were no longer trapped after her hitting rock bottom of her life, and she chose to return
to therapy. This demonstrates to me that, despite the ups and downs of recovery, it is always possible.
The ending was a hopeful one and It also gives me a lesson not to lose hope and always be positive and
all that we go through has a solution.

4. What did you like least about the film? Why?

I least like about the movie, when the time Ellen's liberated figure, calorie-counting, food-avoidance
behaviors, purging, and severe exercise are examples of such content. It is a triggering and/or
aspirational for persons who have or are at risk of having eating disorders. There are fears that at-risk
individuals would view this stuff and try to replicate it.

5. Who was your favorite character in the movie? Why?

Lily Collins as Ellen, was my favorite and she portrayed it well, conveying depth and a sense of helplessness
that she strives to conceal with silence or attitude. In any case, Ellen is usually wearing some type of armor to
keep people at far.

6. Who was your least favorite character in the film? Why?

Ellen’s family because, it implies that the problem was caused by family dynamics. It is true that patients
with eating disorders frequently originate from polarized households with a controlling and
authoritarian father and a passive and childlike mother, or even narcissistic and neglecting father. In
contrast, the mother might be both dominating and involved with her daughter, while the father is a
transient apparition, orbiting well outside the family circle. Yet, implying that family dynamics alone
cause sickness is oversimplified.

IV. (Conclusion) Give your overall reaction to the movie as your opinion on the quality of movie
and how you want the movie to end and also include your recommendation for potential
viewer.

Despite the seriousness of the issue, the film did a great job of portraying anorexia nervosa in a way that
retained the audience's attention and even inspired a few smiles. It also clearly mentioned several times
the awful consequences that all too often can happen when patients resist treatment. I’ll give it 8/10 as
rate because, despite its accurate portrayal of the condition, I was struck by the film's lack to
demonstrate a grasp of effective treatment for eating disorders in general, as well as its portrayal of
bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder as bit parts in the tragedy. In reality, bulimia and binge eating
disorder are more widespread, while anorexia nervosa is less common. The film concentrated primarily
on the ailment and depicted the therapy only superficially and inaccurately, implying that it led to a path
of recovery. The film was also depicted Ellen's very dysfunctional, even toxic, family, claiming that
familial relationships were the root of the problem. It is true that patients with eating disorders
frequently originate from polarized households with a controlling and authoritarian father and a docile
and childlike mother, or even narcissistic and neglecting father. In contrast, the mother might be both
dominating and involved with her daughter, while the father is a transient apparition, orbiting well
outside the family circle. Yet, implying that family dynamics alone cause sickness is oversimplified.