This was unexpected but never boring. First off our star Matilda Lutz is simply stunning. She and the landscape are filmed with much admiration. The film is visually rich and warm and blends English and native dialog from time to time. It is quite bloody and the director stretches some scenes to the point you might squirm in your seat. Yet the violence is not empty shock horror violence. It is in context. And while she is sexually assaulted, Lutz's character is not victimized. She is underestimated and heroic in the 2nd half of the movie as she wreaks revenge. And we cheer her every bloody step of the way.
Review of Revenge
