Promising Young Woman
20207.4movie
A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
“Promising Young Woman” is a tonal roller coaster, but that’s part of the point. Trauma often makes for swings of mood and decision making, and Mulligan and Fennel never forget that Cassie is a traumatized person, taking out her pain on the patriarchal system that enabled it. It’s a film about a woman searching for catharsis that she’ll simply never find.
The brilliance of 'Promising Young Women' lies in its subversion. It dresses like a neon revenge thriller but functions as a psychological expose. Every pastel hue and pop soundtrack choice contrasts violently with its themes, highlighting society’s tendency to sugarcoat predation. Mulligan’s Cassie isn’t a superhero—she’s a grief-stricken woman weaponizing male entitlement against ...
