Promising Young Woman
Overview
Promising Young Woman is a 2020 black comedy thriller film written and directed by Emerald Fennell, starring Carey Mulligan as Cassie Thomas, a young woman who is haunted by a traumatic event from her past. She pretends to be drunk at bars, waiting for "nice guys" to take her home. She reveals that she is sober, and she confronts them about their intentions. The film is a sharp, angry, and brilliant revenge thriller, with a focus on sexual assault and the failure of the justice system. It was a critical and commercial success, earning over $19 million on a $10 million budget. The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Carey Mulligan gives a powerful, nuanced performance as a woman who is consumed by grief and rage. The film is a must-see for anyone who is tired of the way the world treats women. The film is a masterpiece of feminist filmmaking and a devastating critique of rape culture.
