It is a performances centric movie

Absolutely brilliant

It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Muffin Top is a wonderful film that not only stars Cathryn Michon but was directed and co-written by her as well. Considering her limited experience in the industry, it's really an amazing film and deserves to be seen. Plus, it has an interesting take on feminism that is very unique and insightful. Fortunately, it's just debuted on Netflix and can be streamed through this service.Suzanne is a 40 year-old professor of Feminist Studies and Pop Culture. The problem is that while she understands in her head that society creates ridiculous ideals for women and they should never buy into this, she STILL wishes she was a size 4! The is made all the worse after her jerk of a husband leaves her for a much younger woman--and Suzanne is confused. On one hand she'd love to get liposuction and look like she's 30 but on the other, a feminist isn't supposed to care about things like plastic surgery....right? Watch Suzanne as she works through this and many other mid-life issues in this refreshing comedy.While this film is occasionally rough and a few of the jokes fall a bit flat, my advice is to keep watching. I'll admit that it starts slowly but really gains momentum as the picture progresses. It especially improves as a wonderful cast of supporting characters are introduced--one of the best supporting casts I have ever seen. In particular, I loved seeing Marcia Wallace (in her final film)...playing Marcia Wallace! She's wonderful--but so are the many wonderful characters in this movie. My only reservation is that the film is definitely for adults, as it talks rather frankly about sex. However, it also has some of the funniest sex scenes I've ever seen. In fact, the film left me laughing many times and it bodes well for Michon's future in the industry. Well worth seeing and a decent date movie as well.

This movie resonates with a woman of a certain age ending a relationship with a certain kind of man. This is such a relatable story. We all want love, but are we good enough? How much weight must we lose or hair removed or added to be worthy of adoration? Because clearly we are lacking something or we wouldn't be here....alone...with a muffin top. How does this happen? Enjoy the journey of well written characters stumbling through the mess that is real life...no photoshop here, not even Vaseline on the camera lens. Welcome to love, loss and laughter in the real world. This movie would go perfect with white wine and French bread or Twinkies...they are so under rated really. You could go for the expected muffin, but really why not make it a cupcake? Why do we not call that bit of extra love around our middles a cupcake? Who would mind that? It is all in how you look at it and skinny jeans are the demon seed that creates muffin tops. Now I am just filling space cause I need ten lines to make this an "official" review. Sorry for the rant at the end...just filling in the holes, which is another way we end up with muffin tops...but that is another movie...

MUFFIN TOP: A LOVE STORY had me and my friends laughing the whole time. The story is well-written and is a terrific snapshot of what women go through with their body image,especially as it relates to how lovable they perceive themselves to be.There are tons of hilarious moments that illustrate not only the things that women live through daily, but the lengths they will go to in order to feel accepted, both personally and professionally. Females of all ages will appreciate it, but it especially appeals to those who are approaching --- or have already reached --- middle age. Men will love it too if they have watched the women in their lives struggle with how they look. The movie is a living testament to women in the professional world. The co- writer, director and star is a woman and women make up more than 50 percent of the cast and creative team, including a great score composed by a woman.

Finally, a movie that makes women and their insecurities funny, while spreading the message that we should love ourselves as we are. It is a rare Hollywood phenomenon to see women celebrated for their flaws. It is also rare to see a funny movie written and directed by a woman.There are so many fun moments that everyone can relate to. Men should see it just to climb into the mind of women and how they see themselves.Grab your muffin top, roll it between your fingers and love the hell out of it! We are all so much more than our bodies.Have a girls night and revel in all the hilarity. Celebrate yourself and all your womanly ways. Friends, dogs, and food make everything better!