I think that the OP summed up the experience of watching this film quite well, and didn't even have to elaborate beyond the "subject" line. I don't think it's fair to dismiss the post because of a complaint that it wasn't "realistic." As you pointed out yourself, reality is subjective. I found, for instance, The Neverending Story (which is a random example lol, I know) to be more realistic than Queen of Earth. And that obviously isn't "real," but it spoke to me on some level, appealed to my thoughts and emotions, whereas this movie has me apathetic about its entire existence.
For me, the film was obscure insofar as it failed to evoke any relatable feeling or characteristic whatsoever because of these women and threadbare plot. I want to be clear that it wasn't the fault of the actresses, because their individual performances were great, but they had zero chemistry as friends and neither one had any redeeming or likable qualities. I didn't buy the disintegration of that relationship because I never saw or felt a believable relationship to begin with. They were two extremely miserable people who seemed to always resent and despise each other. Just because they had one line in a conversation about how they're not "enemies", it isn't enough to solidify a believable friendship on screen. That's shallow and it's lazy writing. I thought that maybe a lot of this film ended up on the cutting room floor, leaving out crucial moments that would have supported the film's premise.
I found it joyless because even though we know the movie isn't a happy, feel-good flick, it should still be joyful to watch. People watch movies because despite what the film is about, there should be something joyful derived from the viewing experience itself. Even the saddest film has some semblance of joy if it's evocative or cathartic for the audience.
But I guess that's what's great about movies... someone likes it, someone else doesn't. There is no right or wrong when it comes to the reason.
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