Promising Young Woman (★★★★★), appears a hot mess. She arouses pity for her vulnerable state, and perhaps even scorn for leaving herself so defenseless.
She might also arouse suspicion from the bros scoping her out as potential prey, if they weren’t so reliably enticed by the chance to get away with something.But Cassie’s no mere victim.
The estimable Carey Mulligan invests this cunning crusader with clear-eyed purpose and a cheeky sense of confidence. Cassie is an alpha predator, on a dangerous mission to ambush men who assault and take advantage of women.
Mordantly funny and boasting striking twists, the film teases out details of what might have set this doom-seeking Cassandra on her vigilante path.
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