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Promising Young Woman addresses difficult themes including, rape, assault and abuse.
Promising Young Woman is nothing if not divisive and thought-provoking. Emerald Fennel’s 2020 Oscar-winning directorial debut has divided critics and casual movie fans alike, sparking a conversation around sexual trauma in an unprecedented way. The film’s title is a reference to “promising young man,” a phrase used in the courtroom to refer to the infamous Brock Turner, who sexually assaulted Chanel Miller in 2015. From this title alone, the film makes its goal clear: it wants to tell a woman’s side of the story. While
Promising Young Woman successfully tells that story, thanks to some fantastic performances from its cast, its message often gets lost in its glitzy, all-too-bright façade. Full spoilers follow.
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Promising Young Woman ending explained: Now on Sky Cinema!
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Oscar season is upon us and there are plenty of exciting movies in the running for Best Picture this year, including
Minari,
Nomadland,
The Trial of the Chicago 7, and of course, Promising Young Woman.
Emerald Fennell’s directorial feature debut stars Carey Mulligan as Cassie Thomas, a 30-year-old who seeks revenge on those who have crossed her.
The director previously worked as the showrunner on Killing Eve season 2 and has also starred in