In her feature film debut, actress-turned-director Emerald Fennell swings for the fences with an unapologetically bold thriller rooted in the conversations about #MeToo, consent and slut-shaming. Written and directed by Fennell, “Promising Young Woman” is a twisted tale of trauma and revenge with so many surprises that it may be hard to guess where the movie is going at times. Things shift from bad to good, hopeful to dreadful at quick speeds, adding to the chaos already within the story.
In the film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, we first meet Cassie (Carey Mulligan) at a time when it looks as if she might be in trouble. As she unsteadily shifts in her seat from too much drinking, a man tries to take advantage of her until she snaps out of her false stupor to scare him out of his predatory behavior.
Cassie has a habit...
In the film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, we first meet Cassie (Carey Mulligan) at a time when it looks as if she might be in trouble. As she unsteadily shifts in her seat from too much drinking, a man tries to take advantage of her until she snaps out of her false stupor to scare him out of his predatory behavior.
Cassie has a habit...
- 12/23/2020
- by Monica Castillo
- The Wrap
Similar News
Alexis Garcia Launches CAT5; Fifth Season-Backed Action Film Label Co-Finances David Ayer-Jason Statham Film ‘Levon’s Trade’ With Black Bear
- 5/2/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Triple the Romance: 5 Best Love Triangle Movies to Watch After Challengers
- 4/30/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
‘Doctor Who’ Regenerates: How Ncuti Gatwa’s Historic Casting, Russell T Davies’ Return and a Disney+ Deal Revolutionized the Franchise
- 4/25/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
UK DVD and Blu-ray release dates confirmed: up to the end of 2024
- 5/13/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Lucy Liu Honored at Gold House Gala: ‘You Have Made Me Feel Proud. I Feel Like It’s Been Very Lonely’
- 5/12/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Quentin Tarantino Said Wes Craven Stopped ‘Scream’ From Being Great
- 5/12/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jennifer Lawrence Slams Mike Pence at GLAAD Media Awards: ‘Conversion Therapy Isn’t Real,’ Even Though ‘You Think It Worked on You’
- 5/12/2024
- by Michael Appler
- Variety Film + TV
GLAAD Media Award Winners Include ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’, ‘The Last Of Us’ & ‘Heartstopper’ – Update
- 5/12/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
GLAAD Media Awards 2024: Heartstopper and The Last of Us Among Second Wave of Winners — View Full List
- 5/12/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich and Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.