Uglies (2024) is a dystopian science fiction film based on Scott Westerfeld’s novel. Set in a future society, the film follows Tally Youngblood, a teenager living in a world where everyone undergoes a mandatory surgical procedure at the age of sixteen to become “Pretty.” This transformation is meant to ensure uniform beauty and social harmony, but it comes with dark consequences, including the suppression of individuality and critical thinking. Tally initially looks forward to her transformation, but when she befriends a rebellious group known as “Uglies,” she begins questioning the system.

As Tally navigates her new world, she uncovers a web of secrets about the true nature of the surgery and the underlying control the government holds over its citizens. Torn between conforming to the beauty standards and fighting for personal freedom, Tally must make difficult choices that could impact her future and society’s structure. The movie explores themes of beauty, conformity, and resistance, emphasizing the importance of individuality and critical self-reflection in a world dominated by external expectations.