Bad B*tch

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 didn't expect Bad B*tch to absolutely wreck me emotionally and then leave me cheering like I was at a championship game but here we are. This movie is raw funny uncomfortable powerful and above all fun in the most fearless way.

At the center of it is Jojo played with such grounded strength by Erica Boozer. She's a character you don't often see. She's smart, unpolished, and deeply principled and not interested in fitting into society's idea of beauty. She builds homes for people who need them, reads philosophy for fun, and doesn't care if you don't get it. Honestly, I kind of want to be her when I grow up.

Her best friend Estella, played by Grace Field is the kind of friend every woman deserves. Their conversations about life meaning and right and wrong are so sincere and refreshing. Their bond feels real and intimate and the fact that the movie takes time to build it up makes the later events hit that much harder.

Then there's Colt McGammon played with an unhinged magnetism by Trenton Judson. Colt is the town's nightmare. He's charming to some terrifying to others. When he crosses the line from bully to abuser the movie takes a turn that is genuinely disturbing but handled with care. It is not about shock value. It is about showing the power dynamics that too often go unchecked.

But what really floored me is Jojo's transformation not just in how she looks but in how she decides to take back her power. She doesn't abandon who she is. She channels her values into action. It is theatrical and maybe even a little absurd but in the best way. It felt like reclaiming every time I'd ever been told to sit down and be quiet.

The fight scenes are wild and completely over the top in the most satisfying way. But what sets them apart is Jojo's conviction. She is not out for revenge. She is fighting for what is right. There is a moment where she has Colt at her mercy and instead of finishing him off, she tells him how women deserve to be treated. That moment gave me chills. It is not about becoming a monster to beat one. It is about power with purpose.

The ending left me misty eyed and proud. Jojo does not return to who she was. She evolves. She learns what her own version of beauty and strength looks like and the town around her learns too. For a film that includes a dance fight and a vigilante makeover montage it still manages to land something very real that when women stand up for themselves and each other entire systems can change.

This is not just a revenge story. It is a wakeup call, a love letter to every woman who has ever been underestimated and a blast to watch. Bold bonkers and surprisingly beautiful Bad B*tch is the movie I didn't know I needed.

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.

Dude!!! This movie has the makings of one of the great cult classic films. I'm reminded of Evil Dead in the horror genre, Tangerine in the drama genre, and Slacker in the comedy genre. There is just something special about a movie that isn't technically perfect but captures the genre so well. It's this beautiful, molded clay that doesn't quite have the shine of a glaze on it but is almost more stunning without it. This movie is the action version of that! You can tell after viewing it that there's something timeless about it, something that people will keep coming back to. I'm predicting here that the next project the director does is going to be something that captures the whole culture! You heard it from me! But, for now, I think this film is something for me to simmer on. The characters are so well fleshed out and the dialogue is very smooth. The lines keep playing in my head, which is always an amazing sign that there's good writing! Recommend watching it with an open mind. There's a lot to appreciate.

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.