Bad B*tch

I didn't expect to finish watching a show called Bad B*tch feeling like someone had reached into my chest, pulled out all the fire, fear, and fierce tenderness I've spent years collecting, and shaped it into a story. But that's exactly what this film did.

JoJo isn't just a vigilant, she's a mirror (and there's a beautiful connection to the mirror embedded in the story). Watching her talk to her father with a jaw set like steel and a heart held together with old wounds reminded me too much of myself when I had no one to fight for me, so I had to fight for myself. She doesn't wait for permission, doesn't explain her anger in a way that makes it more palatable. She just is. And I found that deeply, viscerally validating.

The way JoJo navigates the ugly side of survival like trauma, revenge, justice twisted in her own hands-felt raw and real. But what truly cracked me open was Estella. Her best friend, this bubbly force of light who calls JoJo out, lifts her up, and makes her laugh even when the world is on fire. I know that dynamic. I have that Estella in my life. That one friend who keeps your rage from eating you whole, who dances with you after a night of chaos and blood, just to remind you you're still human.

There's a scene where JoJo breaks down, not during the violence, not during the chase but when she's by herself and when everything catches up to her. That hit me harder than any of the action sequences. Because it's those quiet, late-night unravelings I know best.

Bad B*tch is beautifully shot, unflinching, and laced with humor that doesn't undercut the darkness, it balances it. I only docked one point because the third act rushed through what could've been a deeper emotional climax, especially for Estella, whose loyalty deserved more payoff. Still, it's rare for a film like this to let women be this complicated, this angry, this tender and not apologize for it.

For women who've ever had to be both their own weapon and their own shield, JoJo is not just a character. She's proof. And Estella is the reminder that we don't have to do it all alone.

Absolutely LOVED this film!! The dancing scene was my absolute favorite! Loved the music, the acting, the costume and wardrobe were on point and the writing was crisp, thoughtful, and inspiring!! I've watched it 3 times already! THIS is why I LOVE indie film! It isn't afraid to take chances and go outside of the box and do something different! I found myself going back to scenes and rewatching them with a different critical eye, and I loved them even more. I'm so excited that there are still films being made like this! Cinema is STILL ALIVE!!! There were a lot of Easter Eggs references to classic cinema and they were not lost on me! A triumph!!!

I thought the acting felt forced. Action scenes needed way more practice to feel real. There were a lot of scenes that lasted too long or had little direction. The camera angles were weird. I liked the premise that the movie was made on, but the plot didn't follow through. I thought the two main actresses did a fairly good job, and the sheriff was excellent. The writing attempted to be insightful and witty, but it falls flat because of execution and dialogue. The random scenes where there was dancing and singing made no sense, and I genuinely couldn't tell if it was supposed to sound good or be funny. You either need great actors, or comedy to make up for the poor acting. It feels like a first draft, and there needed to be more editing and transitions.

Also, the props were poorly made. The gravestone looked like it was from Walmart, and the chocolate bar was actually milk chocolate, not dark chocolate.

Yo, So I Just Watched Bad B*tch and... She's Literally Built Different Alright, lemme just say, Bad B*tch is NOT your average superhero or action movie. This girl, the main character? She's not out here waiting for some guy to save her. She is the storm. Like, she literally walks into these sketchy situations with nothing but a hoodie, some killer boots, and straight-up rage, and somehow wrecks everyone in her path. The story starts kind of dark-she's been through some serious stuff (they don't show everything but you can tell), and instead of breaking, she just... flips the whole thing. Becomes this vigilante, going after these gang dudes. And the way she does it? Wild. Like, some of the fight scenes had me pausing and rewinding like five times. She's brutal but also smart. Also, the soundtrack? FIRE. Every time she gears up to go off, the music drops, and I swear my whole soul just starts vibrating. Whoever made the playlist for this movie needs an award. Not gonna lie, there's some heavy stuff. Like, definitely not something you watch with your mom unless you wanna have some super awkward convos. It's angry and raw, but it kinda makes sense, 'cause the world in the movie is messed up, and she's the only one who actually does something about it. Only docking one point because my standards for fight scenes are way too high.

I had high hopes for this movie but it fell flat. The two main female characters had pretty good chemistry but their conversations dragged on too long. The transitions and camera angles were awkward at times. The "gangsters" didn't seem really tough and felt like they were trying to hard. Jojo wasn't a believable bad girl and her lame dialogue dragged on too long in the end scenes. The strong feminism tones were contradicted by a sheriff who ignores r**e and gets no consequences, showing that a woman doesn't matter. The makeup on Jojo at the end was horrendous and she looked like a raccoon, the singing and dancing was comical, and the ending was lacking. It felt like watching a 2 hour long high school play.