Promising Young Woman

Agent Coulson · 20-12-2019 11:34pm #1

This looks like it could be a lot of fun.

Carey Mulligan, Alison Brie, Adam Brody & Connie Britton star.

Everyone said Cassie (Carey Mulligan) 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 in this thrilling and wildly entertaining story.

Slydice · 21-12-2019 12:37am

I remember that song from the start. It was in the episode of Handmaids Tale where it showed the husbands story!

Agent Coulson · 03-03-2020 4:53am

It will be at the Dublin Film Fest on March 8th.

Outlaw Pete · 03-03-2020 12:36pm

I presume the title is a nod and a wink to the Brock Turner case?

Seeing it on Sunday in the IFI but at first glance it looks like shallow victimhood metoo porn.

Homelander · 03-03-2020 9:23pm

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

Seeing it on Sunday in the IFI but at first glance it looks like shallow victimhood metoo porn.

Saw the trailer last night and to be honest it screams trashy exploitation #metoo flick to me.

Talking about the film specifically and not the concept in general. It's been done numerous times, but this one seems to be bandwagoning big time.

gmisk · 16-01-2021 7:53pm

Just finished watching this....it is really excellent.
So well directed, extremely stylish intense and thought provoking.

the montage to the Paris Hilton song is a bit bizarre though...that ending will definitely divide people but I loved it

Great cast, even in the smaller roles, Carey Mulligan is brilliant in it, really great to see her in something totally different.

Shelga · 16-01-2021 9:02pm

This looks really good, what platform is it available to stream on in Ireland though? Can’t find it anywhere!

Basq · 16-01-2021 9:03pm

Saw it a few weeks back.. it really is excellent. Mulligan is superb.

Good to see Bo Burnham back in front of camera.

16-01-2021 9:45pm

Already made a comment in the "what have you watched recently thread" but thought that it was good - an original slant on the revenge flick.

didn't overly bang of #metoo or rampant feminism at all really either I thought; the idea execution of putting in a couple of female antagonists was well done in this regard.

original to the end.

worth a watch

only jarring aspect was that Mulligan looked twice the age of the guy that she was supposed to be in college with.

JP Liz V1 · 16-01-2021 10:21pm

Basq wrote: »

Saw it a few weeks back.. it really is excellent. Mulligan is superb.

Good to see Bo Burnham back in front of camera.

Who is Bo playing?

Basq · 16-01-2021 10:51pm

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Who is Bo playing?

The love interest.

gmisk · 16-01-2021 10:53pm

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Who is Bo playing?

He plays

the "love" interest for want of a better word...well for some of it

he has probably the 2nd biggest part.

niallo32 · 16-01-2021 10:57pm

Really enjoyed this, worth a watch

Bowlardo · 17-01-2021 2:59am

Slydice wrote: »

I remember that song from the start. It was in the episode of Handmaids Tale where it showed the husbands story!

Used in a good few movie .... lost in translation is one

camz09 · 19-01-2021 2:10am

Loved it. Excellent performance from Carey Mulligan. Also didn't expect A Good Education reunion with Alfred Molina there. There was a lot of me *leo dicaprio pointing at tv* meme at all the actors she interacted, famously well loved too, which adds to the whole 'good guy' angle of the whole thing.

I'd expect some people might have qualms about the third act or ending but for me, personally, it was a gutpunch that took a while to "accept" but when the dust settled, I actually can't think of a better ending, so...

The reimagined 'Toxic' in the background with her walking in was also *chef's kiss*

Charlie19 · 20-01-2021 12:28am

Well that was dark and disturbing but excellent at the same time.

homerun_homer · 20-01-2021 11:22am

Loved this film but as I mentioned in the recently watched thread, and others noting here, the ending will be divisive.

I was shocked as it unfolded and thought somehow she was about to fight back successfully. It was a shock for sure to see it unfold. A real gut punch. I'm glad they didn't go with the director's original ending where they cut to black after her body is burned.
I wasn't sure how I felt about it all and whether it was the right ending.
However I did remember the bit where she threw away her license plate into the bush, which I thought odd at the time, but now goes to show that in advance we were subtly shown that she knew going in that she may not get out.

Homelander · 20-01-2021 12:51pm

Well my initial impressions based on the trailer were completely wrong, this is an astounding film - edge of seat stuff that crosses so many genres and excels at them all, the balance struck is just perfect.

It's dark, bleak, sentimental, funny, depressing and uplifting all at once, culminating in an ending I thought wrapped it all up in a perfect, bittersweet bow.

I've actually seen an excellent trio of drama films in recent weeks centred on strong female leads - I'm your Woman, Blood on her Name, and Promising Young Woman. This is the best of them, but I'd recommend the other two as well.

2smiggy · 21-01-2021 9:01am

Thought this was an excellent film, really enjoyed it. There was a lot of woman = good , man = bad , but I expected that, never the less I'd definitely recommend it

Sebastian Dangerfield · 21-01-2021 9:50am

Shelga wrote: »

This looks really good, what platform is it available to stream on in Ireland though? Can’t find it anywhere!

Does anyone know?

2smiggy · 21-01-2021 1:14pm

Just Watch is a good source of where you can stream things. It does not appear to be on any of the legal streaming sites yet

gmisk · 21-01-2021 4:44pm

Sebastian Dangerfield wrote: »

Does anyone know?

Quick Google says uk cinemas on 12th Feb...ireland usually same...but doubt cinemas be opened by then

rtron · 22-01-2021 2:12pm

I enjoyed this one - thought it was going to be a bit like Alice Kills but had more depth to it.

Bowlardo · 24-01-2021 2:32am

Great soundtrack
Great casting
Great film
10\10
Best film I've seen in a !omg time.
had the advantage of catching me by surprise as I knew nothing about it before watching.
Now currently recommending it to everyone

flasher0030 · 25-01-2021 7:19pm

Watched this last night. Very enjoyable. Don't know why, but I was getting a Cruel Intentions vibe to it afterwards. Maybe it was the "getting taught a lesson" after somebody had died.

Anyway, good film. Carey Mulligan did well.

bertiebomber · 29-01-2021 2:16pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

This looks like it could be a lot of fun.

Carey Mulligan, Alison Brie, Adam Brody & Connie Britton star.

its brilliant down loaded it yesterday really unusual definately worth a look

Sad Professor · 31-01-2021 4:27pm

I was very meh on this. A lot of potential in the premise which the execution and writing are unable to fulfil. I think it would have worked better as an American Psycho esque satire or a black comedy.

Kingp35 · 01-02-2021 2:15pm

I was REALLY enjoying this film, excellently directed, great soundtrack and a dark atmosphere throughout, however the ludicrous ending ruined the entire film for me.

The scheduled texts complete with the three dots as they 'were being written' was beyond silly. I get that they were trying to show that Cassie knew she wouldn't get out of the party alive but it really didn't work. The directors original ending of the film ending with her body being burned would have been a much more powerful ending.

An excellent film ruined by the ending.

Ash.J.Williams · 01-02-2021 2:16pm

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

I presume the title is a nod and a wink to the Brock Turner case?

Seeing it on Sunday in the IFI but at first glance it looks like shallow victimhood metoo porn.

No it isn’t like that at all , it’s good movie

homerun_homer · 02-02-2021 10:53am

Kingp35 wrote: »

I was REALLY enjoying this film, excellently directed, great soundtrack and a dark atmosphere throughout, however the ludicrous ending ruined the entire film for me.
The scheduled texts complete with the three dots as they 'were being written' was beyond silly. I get that they were trying to show that Cassie knew she wouldn't get out of the party alive but it really didn't work. The directors original ending of the film ending with her body being burned would have been a much more powerful ending.

An excellent film ruined by the ending.

While I won't disagree with your thoughts on the ending, as it is a marmite one,

I realised that they signposted her knowing it may not end well for her when she takes off the car's license plate and throws it away. The texts weren't scheduled. The lawyer had the phone and was told what to do, what to say and when to respond so she got her revenge how she wanted.

I don't think the film ending with her body being burned would have been any better. It would have kept the shock value more so than the subsequent addition to the script, but I don't think it would have been the best place for it to have finished on.

flasher0030 · 02-02-2021 12:14pm

homerun_homer wrote: »

While I won't disagree with your thoughts on the ending, as it is a marmite one,
I realised that they signposted her knowing it may not end well for her when she takes off the car's license plate and throws it away. The texts weren't scheduled. The lawyer had the phone and was told what to do, what to say and when to respond so she got her revenge how she wanted.

I don't think the film ending with her body being burned would have been any better. It would have kept the shock value more so than the subsequent addition to the script, but I don't think it would have been the best place for it to have finished on.

The texts had "scheduled" written on them.

On reflection, I thought the whole idea is daft.

Why not do the straightforward thing - go to the police with the video of the rape. Instead, she decides that; no,a better idea would be to go to a cabin full of fellows,and shure if I die,I die. so be it.

homerun_homer · 03-02-2021 12:35pm

flasher0030 wrote: »

The texts had "scheduled" written on them.

Hmmm, I didn't spot that. I presumed

it was part of what the lawyer had to do. That does sort of make the ending worse now.

Bowlardo · 03-02-2021 3:49pm

flasher0030 wrote: »

The texts had "scheduled" written on them.
On reflection, I thought the whole idea is daft.
Why not do the straightforward thing - go to the police with the video of the rape. Instead, she decides that; no,a better idea would be to go to a cabin full of fellows,and shure if I die,I die. so be it.

Did she not mean to get killed? That was my thinking.... found a guy she final liked and he was the same as the rest. That plus she probably thought they would have got away with the rape so she ensure they had murder to tie them to

Easy Rod · 03-02-2021 3:52pm

Bowlardo wrote: »

Did she not mean to get killed? That was my thinking.... found a guy she final liked and he was the same as the rest. That plus she probably thought they would have got away with the rape so she ensure they had murder to tie them to

I got the impression it didn’t matter either way to her.

brianregan09 · 04-02-2021 1:17am

I was really enjoying this movie and it was veering quickly towards being a fantastic movie

I said it at the very start when she was doing the whole honey trap thing that this is really dangerous and she could very easily end up getting hurt what I didn't know was how prophetic my words would be , from the minute allison brie shows her that video the movie goes massively downhill , from the whole not sharing out the video straight away to then more or less committing suicide by going to a tavern with 12 lads some of who may or may not been involved with the nina thing along with the groom , and then the fella who was she was seeing who seemed pretty decent totally lying to the cops when they asking about her in the process totally destroying any character development that he might actually be a decent fella and in fact just an idiot in college

I absolutely hated that there was no closure at all , she died for nothing and yes the dude got arrested but with 11 other guys and the fact that they got away with gang rape in the past i'm sure they'd all back each other again and plead accidental death or something alone those lines , usually when a film is poor it doesn't bother me , but here I am still annoyed about 24 hours later

Addle · 17-02-2021 8:38pm

Where can I legit rent this?
It’s not on sky store?

Ash.J.Williams · 18-02-2021 7:56pm

Addle wrote: »

Where can I legit rent this?
It’s not on sky store?

Not sure things seem to point to an Amazon prime release?

Bowlardo · 19-02-2021 1:58am

Could this be nominated for an Oscar or golden globe?
I think it could

Bowlardo · 19-02-2021 1:59am

Could this be nominated for an Oscar or golden globe?
I think it could
If cinema were open this movie would have done serious business ... I just thought it was really clever ... sure certain things could have be faulted but overall it seriously delivered

Ash.J.Williams · 19-02-2021 2:46am

I wouldn’t say Oscar level

Rjd2 · 20-02-2021 6:27am

Bowlardo wrote: »

Used in a good few movie .... lost in translation is one

.
Also loved the tune from the magnificent Night Of The Hunter and how it was used.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiBMDIXyH_4

Sad Professor · 20-02-2021 7:29am

Bowlardo wrote: »

Used in a good few movie .... lost in translation is one

It wouldn't have been out of place on Lost in Translation's shoegaze/dream pop soundtrack but the band and song didn't exist when the film came out.

Shelga · 20-02-2021 10:32am

Fairly sure this movie was meant to be released here this weekend or last, based on what Carey Mulligan said on Graham Norton in January?

Now there’s no sign of any UK or Ireland release date. Seriously annoying.

Sebastian Dangerfield · 20-02-2021 12:26pm

Shelga wrote: »

Fairly sure this movie was meant to be released here this weekend or last, based on what Carey Mulligan said on Graham Norton in January?

Now there’s no sign of any UK or Ireland release date. Seriously annoying.

I read mid march somewhere. It can be rented on Amazon Prime in the US, but not here yet

JP Liz V1 · 08-03-2021 4:08am

Bowlardo wrote: »

Could this be nominated for an Oscar or golden globe?
I think it could

Carey seems to be getting nominations and wins

Shelga · 08-03-2021 9:22pm

I watched it last night. Was fully prepared to pay €10+ to rent it but there is no sign of it coming out any time soon, not even a release date. Really weird considering Carey Mulligan was doing UK promotion for it 2 months ago now. So I found... eh, alternative means :P

Anyway, I thought it was really fantastic- gripping and very original, and really made me think. One of the best movies I've seen in a while. However,

I'm trying to get on board with that ending but I just can't. I get that Emerald Fennell probably thought a more positive ending for our protagonist would be a lie, but seeing women get murdered on screen is just quite disturbing, not to mention overdone. That suffocation scene was really uncomfortable viewing. I know it's meant to be, but I dunno- what was the point of it all? Would Nina have wanted this outcome? Cassie was destroyed by her anger. Very interesting to think about, but also really depressing

Also should come with a trigger warning regarding the ending. Anyone who has experienced any kind of assault or trauma would find the scene with Al extremely upsetting.

JP Liz V1 · 27-03-2021 10:15pm

Sky Cinema and NOW have confirmed that the film will premiere in April.

cloudatlas · 28-03-2021 12:12pm

gmisk wrote: »

Just finished watching this....it is really excellent.
So well directed, extremely stylish intense and thought provoking.
the montage to the Paris Hilton song is a bit bizarre though...that ending will definitely divide people but I loved it
Great cast, even in the smaller roles, Carey Mulligan is brilliant in it, really great to see her in something totally different.

I think the Paris Hilton song inclusion was a nod and a wink to romantic comedy silly we're dorks in love moments, it was telling us 'hey look everything is going to be okay now' we've switched genre. I think it lolls you into a false sense of security.

cloudatlas · 28-03-2021 12:30pm

I watched it last night. Sad to read the initial comments on this thread expressing the 'not metoo' comments, as this is kind of what the film is addressing, you are supposed to feel uncomfortable watching it as there are kernels of truth there but I found those comments ironic, rushing in to censor and try to colour the perceptions of others about a film which they haven't watched. Very sad indeed.

In reality, I have heard guys say 'it was just a joke', I have seen comments degenerate from 'nice guy' to 'well you're a bitch anyway' kind of comments.
I have been followed home from the pub whilst drunk by two people who I barely spoke to in the pub, thankfully my friend pushed me into a taxi and prevented one of the men from grabbing the handle and following me in. I have heard of drunk women being preyed on. Even thinking about it now is scary.

I have read about these parties where this kind of rape has happened. We've all read about the case in North Kerry where people queued up to shake the hand of the guy who was tried and successfully convicted of sexual assault on a young woman CCTV footage showed him carrying her to the skip area.

The film was well executed in portraying a woman whose life has gone off course because of her past and how she is performing a gestalt in order to resolve that.

Edit: It's very clever the way it holds up a glass darkly, 'What are you doing?', there's a lot of humour in there and it changes pace a few times and is as unpredictable as the main character. Carey Mulligan is excellent. I enjoyed it, I'm still thinking about some of the scenes now.

It's very like 'Get out' and 'Parasite' in the way that there is this normal reality and yet a surface tension and something lurking darkly beneath. Very thought provoking.

Ash.J.Williams · 28-03-2021 12:33pm

cloudatlas wrote: »

I watched it last night. Sad to read the initial comments on this thread expressing the 'not metoo' comments, as this is kind of what the film is addressing, you are supposed to feel uncomfortable watching it as there are kernels of truth there but I found those comments ironic, rushing in to censor and try to colour the perceptions of others about a film which they haven't watched. Very sad indeed.

In reality, I have heard guys say 'it was just a joke', I have seen comments degenerate from 'nice guy' to 'well you're a bitch anyway' kind of comments.
I have been followed home from the pub whilst drunk by two people who I barely spoke to in the pub, thankfully my friend pushed me into a taxi and prevented one of the men from grabbing the handle and following me in. I have heard of drunk women being preyed on. Even thinking about it now is scary.

I have read about these parties where this kind of rape has happened. We've all read about the case in North Kerry where people queued up to shake the hand of the guy who was tried and successfully convicted of sexual assault on a young woman CCTV footage showed him carrying her to the skip area.

The film was well executed in portraying a woman whose life has gone off course because of her past and how she is performing a gestalt in order to resolve that.

What do mean “not metoo “ comments?

cloudatlas · 28-03-2021 12:43pm

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

What do mean “not metoo “ comments?

Comments by Homelander and OutlawPete on the first page.