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Promising Young Woman

  • 2020
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  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Carey Mulligan in Promising Young Woman (2020)
Everyone said Cassie was a promising young woman ... until a mysterious event abruptly derailed her future. But nothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be: she's wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs of the past.
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Nothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be - she's wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a... Read allNothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be - she's wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs from the past.Nothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be - she's wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs from the past.

  • Director
    • Emerald Fennell
  • Writer
    • Emerald Fennell
  • Stars
    • Carey Mulligan
    • Bo Burnham
    • Alison Brie
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  • IMDb RATING
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    • Director
      • Emerald Fennell
    • Writer
      • Emerald Fennell
    • Stars
      • Carey Mulligan
      • Bo Burnham
      • Alison Brie
    • 1.2KUser reviews
    • 733Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 116 wins & 196 nominations total

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    Carey Mulligan
    Carey Mulligan
    • Cassandra
    Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham
    • Ryan
    Alison Brie
    Alison Brie
    • Madison
    Clancy Brown
    Clancy Brown
    • Stanley
    Adam Brody
    Adam Brody
    • Jerry
    Ray Nicholson
    Ray Nicholson
    • Jim
    • (as Raymond Nicholson)
    Sam Richardson
    Sam Richardson
    • Paul
    • (as Samuel Richardson)
    Timothy E. Goodwin
    Timothy E. Goodwin
    • Monty
    Jennifer Coolidge
    Jennifer Coolidge
    • Susan
    Laverne Cox
    Laverne Cox
    • Gail
    Alli Hart
    Alli Hart
    • Ruby
    Loren Paul
    Loren Paul
    • Jeff
    Scott Aschenbrenner
    Scott Aschenbrenner
    • Jeff's Friend
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    • Neil
    Gabriel Oliva
    Gabriel Oliva
    • Alfred
    Bryan Lillis
    Bryan Lillis
    • Tony
    Francisca Estevez
    • Amber
    Lorna Scott
    Lorna Scott
    • Jean
    • Director
      • Emerald Fennell
    • Writer
      • Emerald Fennell
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    7paulclaassen

    Refreshingly original, and unpredictable.

    Many of the modern vengeance films are brutal and gory; many boasts incredible fight sequences and stunts. 'Promising Young Woman' has neither of these traits. In fact, this is such a different vengeance movie, it is refreshingly original. I suppose in a way once could refer to it as psychological vengeance.

    Carey Mulligan delivers a fantastic performance as Cassandra, the titular Promising Young Woman. Every week she goes to a club and pretend to be too drunk to stand. Every time a 'nice guy' picks her up, and is ready to take advantage of a drunk woman. Then, at the most awkward moment, these 'nice guys' then find out the girl is not drunk - and she rightfully puts them in their place. The film also serves as a warning to guys who take advantage of drunk women. (Hell, are straight guys really such douce bags???)

    Seven years ago, Cassandra and her best friend Nina dropped out of med school after a tragic incident. She now works in a coffee shop whilst planning her revenge on the perpetrators. The film takes its time telling us exactly what happened to Nina, and I found this very effective. I enjoyed this mystery element. The entire time I was aware something terrible happened but didn't know what until it was revealed. I rather liked this approach.

    The love interest comes in the form of pediatrician Ryan (Bo Burnham), who went to med school with Cassandra. Its not your average romance story, and I enjoyed this approach, too. 'Promising Young Woman' is not really a fast-paced movie, but its not slow either - and I was captivated all the way.

    There are many twists and turns and events I never saw coming. The film does not have the ending I was hoping for, but I'm not going to do spoilers. Let's just say this is a very good and very realistic vengeance movie with a great script, and it most certainly is unpredictable! I do believe women will relate more to the film than men, but either way, this was an entertaining watch. The film also highlighted issues that might make you ponder on afterwards.
    9Sleepin_Dragon

    A must watch movie.

    Cass plays the part of the drunken, incapacitated party girl very, she seems to have one mission, stopping men that would take advantage of the situation, however she has one singular mission, revenge.

    This is a terrific story of revenge and consent. It's one of the best films I have seen for some time, no wonder it received to much praise, and so many nominations.

    I wonder if they'd thought about making this a slasher movie at any point, vibes of Killing Eve and I spit on your grave, without the gore. Twist after twist, it will keep you on the edge of your seat.

    This is one of those films that should be shown to teenagers, and young adults. It shows one thing, not all predators are alike, and they'll always have people who facilitate their behaviour. It also aims to show exactly what is meant by consent.

    You'll reach a point in the movie where you'll think it's over, but it isn't, there's another huge twist coming your way, I didn't see it coming.

    The one question this raises, is Cass a bad guy or not, it led to a really interesting conversation among my friends, all sorts of opinions.

    Oscar nominated for her role, Carey Milligan is fantastic, I've seen her in some great parts, but this must rank as one of her best, her character's development, and sudden shifts in behaviour are extraordinary.

    Bo Burnham is excellent in support, he is so good as Cass's distraction, the supporting cast are on point.

    Great movie.

    9/10.
    8gbill-74877

    Powerful

    "I'm a nice guy." "Are you?"

    Carrie Mulligan is, as always, fantastic, and I love how 'Promising Young Woman' mixed in some elements of comedy and even romance into what was such a searing indictment of rape culture. For a film making such a strong statement, it's layered and intelligent, bringing out emotional aspects not usually present in revenge-type films. Instead of indulging in the bloodlust of a killing spree, it has her character trying to make others feel something - what it's like to be deceived, frightened, vulnerable, exploited, humiliated, or scarred for life.

    The film goes after not just the bros who believe themselves to be nice guys and offer pathetic excuses for their behavior, but also the power structure protecting them, and it does so in a stylish way (that soundtrack!). The conversation with the dean of the medical school who looked the other way because she didn't want to """ruin a young man's life""" was particularly devastating, and yet isn't that what happens all the time? The film plays out in unexpected ways which is a part of its strength, and I was impressed that it threaded the needle between being depressing and uplifting. It felt emblematic of the era, and powerful.
    8nidhunmoviebuff

    The revenge thriller of the year!

    Promising Young Woman is a stunningly original revenge drama that shocks you, offers loads of dark humour and the same time makes you reassess every mildly sexist or politically incorrect statement/thought you have made/had in your life.

    Director Emerald Fennel turns the mirror on all of us, ripping her narrative right from the headlines of famous sexual harassment stories happening around us.

    Carey Mulligan is electric as the troubled 'Cassie', still reeling from the shock of losing her best friend. It is no surprise she got the nod for an Oscar Best Actress nomination.

    Bo Burnham and Jennifer Coolidge shine in the supporting roles.

    The best revenge thriller since Django Unchained for me. Two hours went by so fast, I didn't even realise it.

    A must watch!

    #MovieReview #SpoilerFree #OscarsBinge #PromisingYoungWoman #OscarNomineeForBestPicture.
    9michael-kerrigan-526-124974

    A sinister masterpiece

    Wow - an acting masterclass from Carey Mulligan. And if this film can make one person think twice about taking advantage of someone who can't defend themself it has done it's job. But it's a lot more than a film that sends a powerful message. It is sinister entertainment at its best. Wonderful.

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    • Trivia
      The very first scene writer Emerald Fennell thought of was a female character lying on a bed while someone takes her pants down, as she is drunkenly asking "What are you doing?", then asking the same question in a completely sober manner. She wrote the rest of the film based on this idea, and the full scene did end up in the finished film.
    • Goofs
      Carey Mulligan has a noticeable and distinct mole on the left side of her face, next to her lips. Around the 1 hour 5 minute mark, when Mulligan's and Burnham's characters get back together in the coffee shop, it is apparent that the image is reversed, as the mole now appears on the right side of her face.
    • Quotes

      Al Monroe: It's every man's worst nightmare, getting accused of something like that.

      Cassandra: Can you guess what every woman's worst nightmare is?

    • Crazy credits
      The copyright date appears twice, once during the opening credits as "MMXX" and once during the closing credits as "2020."
    • Connections
      Featured in IMDb Originals: A Salute to Women Directors (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Boys (Droeloe Remix)
      Written by Ingrid Andress, Jerker Hansson, Lauv (as Ari Leff), Cass Lowe, Michael Pollack & Emily Warren (as Emily Schwartz)

      Performed by Charli XCX

      Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp./Warner Music UK Ltd.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

      Remixed by Droeloe

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    • Release date
      • May 26, 2021 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hermosa Venganza
    • Filming locations
      • Campus South, 3530 Pomona Boulevard, Pomona, California, USA(various locations)
    • Production companies
      • Focus Features
      • FilmNation Entertainment
      • LuckyChap
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,460,965
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $719,305
      • Dec 27, 2020
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,854,166
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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