Uglies
The very first scene in Netflix’sUgliesmovie is a subtle, deep-cut reference to the book.
Still,some imagery here seems inspired by a significantUgliesbook line.
However, this isn’t to say thatUgliesomittedallthe elements of the book’s original opening moment.
It’s an extremely subtle reference but one that avidUgliesbook fans might pick up on.
Still, the meaning here went far beyond just this.
Additionally, Tally’s first comment in the book establishes what things were like inside her ugly mind.
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Of course, it doesn’t stay that way.
In a futuristic society where everyone undergoes compulsory cosmetic surgery at 16 to become “pretty,” Tally eagerly awaits her transformation. However, when her friend goes missing, she embarks on a journey that challenges her beliefs about beauty, conformity, and rebellion, ultimately questioning the foundations of their world.
