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PYW has an expected, even obvious arc but even in a work of fiction, in many ways a fantasy, the protagonist is stopped by friends, bystanders, college administrators and other people who she thought she could turn to for help. And in the moment she attempted to take action into her own hands she ends up killed.
Jan 29, 2021 · Published on Jan 29, 2021 at 2:40 PM. Everett Collection. Straight from its intro blasting Charli XCX 's "Boys," its clear that Promising Young Woman 's director, Emerald Fennell, intended to use ...
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Feb 4, 2024 · Promising Young Woman, directed by Emerald Fennell, is a thought-provoking and unsettling film that tackles themes of revenge, trauma, and the power dynamics between men and women. The movie’s ending has left many viewers puzzled and eager for interpretation. In this article, we will delve into the Promising Young Woman ending, provide seven ...
Feb 17, 2021 · It’s not that Promising Young Woman doesn’t offer a lot to like, especially in its first hour and a half. On top of Carey Mulligan’s fierce lead performance, which deserves all of the ...
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Apr 6, 2021 · Unless you count the scalpel that’s never used (because Cassie is killed before it can be), there are no knives in this film. There is no sexism in the pilloried Variety review. And there is no “feminism” “revenge” or “thrill” in this “feminist rape revenge thriller.”. No woman is allowed to be impressive in the film.
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Apr 16, 2021 · Focus Features. Part of what Promising Young Woman is about is the idea that Nina was destroyed not just by Al Monroe, but by the systems in which she lived. The school that failed to protect her ...
Agreed. Cassie wanted people to acknowledge Nina as a person, confront the fact that she was raped, and recognize the failure of the system to hold those responsible for the crime accountable. The lawyer came the closest to doing this, and was thus given mercy. Unfortunately, others, like Ryan, fell far short.
