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Fennell's latest is another interesting film, that shows a lot of promise, but kind of stumbles because of some very deliberate choices. I understand it has a lot to do with personal preference and I'm certainly not losing hope that Fennell may direct a true masterpiece in the future, but it does feel like wasted potential. The soundtrack is a little rotten and I have no clue why Fennell shot this film in 4:3 (it's a terrible screen ratio), but other than that it was a fun flick. Keoghan's performance is great, the debauchery is amusing and there are some memorable scenes. The ending is a bit standard, but it works, which is what matters most. Another good film from Fennell, if only she could get every detail right, she'd be capable of turning out true gems.Read all
Fennell's promising feature film debut is rightfully making some waves. There's quite a lot going on here, but Fennell juggles everything like a pro. It's one of those films that retains its mystery until the very end, though it lacks that little extra grit that could've turned it into a real masterpiece. Promising Young Woman has everything to be a cynical, gutsy and relevant revenge thriller, but it feels like Fennell keeps pulling punches. There isn't really one identifiable thing that goes wrong, it's more like a series of missed opportunities that make it feel like the film didn't live up to its full potential. Still, some fine performances, strong cinematography and cheeky twists (not a big fan of the massacred pop songs though) make this a very worth debut.Read all