Promising Young Woman (2020)

Frat boys everywhere are calling their daddy's lawyers because of this little gem of 2020. Director Emerald Fennell and a fierce Carry Mulligan team up to tell this story about sexual abuse in a world that takes a man's word first. This film is particularly appetizing because of it's sense of dark humor amidst a very unfunny situation. It could have very easily been a completely serious film. But instead is displayed as a darkly funny revenge story, where Cassie seeks out the people who rapped her friend in college, and makes them remember and regret the tragic situation. Don't be fooled by it's presentation though. There's a lot of insight offered here about how to navigate our world safely. It teaches lessons that should be common sense but are often forgotten in the toxic modern dating world. While the first half may have some bumps, the second act is fantastic with a few unforgettable final scenes. This is one hell of a wild ride.

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