Mary Bronstein's film If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, starring Rose Byrne, offers a significantly deeper portrayal of motherhood than last year's Nightbitch. The story follows Linda, a beleaguered mother and therapist who battles fatigue from both childcare and a lack of support from her husband and colleagues. Byrne's performance shines as she embodies the stress and isolation experienced by many mothers. Bronstein's writing and directing provide a fresh, darker lens on familial struggles, contrasting sharply with the lighter, less impactful adaptation of Rachel Yoder's work.
Last year's toothless adaptation of Rachel Yoder's Nightbitch missed the mark, but Mary Bronstein's If I Had Legs I'd Kick You offers a far superior exploration of motherhood.
The film focuses on a fatigued mother, played by Rose Byrne, burdened not just by childcare but the lack of support from those around her.
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