Film Review
Title: THE LAZY SUSAN Film review by Abigail Asabea Otoo STORY AND THEME The film made me feel amused and curious, especially as it skillfully played with historical tropes and absurd humor. It pulled me in from the start, thanks to its witty narration and confident pace. The story was engaging because it combined historical parody with a quirky sense of drama, gradually revealing the character’s struggles and motives. In a few words, the story follows a woman named Susan, whose ingenious household invention is repeatedly dismissed, leading to a comedic but frustrating battle for credit in a male-dominated space. The central message seems to touch on overlooked contributions—especially by women—and the way history sometimes forgets or rewrites inventors’ legacies. While light-hearted, the film carries a subtle critique of gender dynamics in innovation. There were several unexpected moments—especially the twist ending, which reframes Susan's legacy with bitterswe...