—
In “Tully” on a quiet night sitting together in the kitchen, exhausted suffering Mom Marlo, played by Charlize Theron, enlightens her radiant young night nanny Tully, played by Mackenzie Davis, “We (women) don’t heal.” In Diablo Cody’s whimsical punchline Marlo says, “We just wear a great concealer…” Theron plays Marlo, the emotionally overwhelmed mother of two children and newborn.
Theron is authentically fearless and vulnerable as her Marlo loses her own identity in the everyday drudge of driving her kids to school or breastfeeding in the wee hours of the night. Her husband Drew, played by earnest Ron Livingston, is often away on extended business travel. When he is home, he’s in bed playing video games online. That is Marlo’s life.
In Director Jason Reitman and Writer Diablo Cody’s narrative, Marlo experiences nearly insurmountable desperation, perhaps even depression. Yet, “Tully” tells its inspiring story of healing oneself. Charlize Theron is bold and naked in her humanity. Her Marlo discovers salvation in the life-wise 26-year-old night nanny Tully. Mackenzie Davis is lulling gravitas as Tully, who touchingly tells Marlo, “I’m here to take care of you.”
Although, the narrative reveals nearly derails its noble intentions “Tully” creates that space in which we can all grant forgiveness, especially for ourselves. Marlo tears up when her troubled son Jonah, played by innocent Asher Miles Fallica says, “I love you.” Theron’s noble grace delivers the poignant message of acceptance that heals.
I watched an interview with Charlize on “Good Morning America” talking about her role in “Tully”. She is the mother of two adopted young children. Charlize said, “Mothers are fearless.” Yes, Mothers give us hope for the greater. I thank and love my Mom for everything she did. Yes, Mothers are fearless. Mothers make us brave, as well. Thank you to all Moms.
—
Originally published on IMDb
Photo Credit Focus Features
Watch the official movie trailer here