Do Revenge (2022) Netflix Movie Review – Gripping teen comedy with a sadistic flair |All Social Updates

You probably wouldn’t expect a movie on Netflix about teenage revenge to be of such high quality. Yes, I’ve already shown my hand, but despite the fact that Do Revenge has some issues, it’s still a film that, for the most part, isn’t entirely unlikable. The lack of decent writing and character development is a constant theme in films of this genre. Oh, and the characters are shallow. Such narratives are devoid of nuance and seriousness as their sole purpose is to pique the interest of the typical teenage moviegoer in order to generate revenue. Keep in mind that the genre has been largely commercialized and, in most cases, Netflix has become the unwitting facilitator of this process.

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Do Revenge sweeps aside those low, outdated industry standards and has a new, if somewhat dark, twist that manages to indulge in relevant competing ideas about gender differences and patriarchy. Despite the fact that the twist is a bit on the dark side, it’s still a welcome addition to the genre.

Honor Society starring Angourie Rice is another excellent film that you shouldn’t miss as it has a similar atmosphere. Despite the fact that the two projects go in opposite directions, some aspects of Do Revenge brought back memories. The plot of Do Revenge revolves around an unlikely friendship that develops between two women consumed by a desire for revenge. Drea (Camilla Mendes) is in the perfect shot. She couldn’t have written a more compelling underdog story for herself if she tried. But everything falls apart when her old partner, who wasn’t her “ex” at the time, reveals a “private film” she sent him.

In front of the whole school, she hits Max (Austin Abrams), who is a big deal and has a rich father. As a result, she receives a temporary suspension from school. In the coming winters, Drea will attend tennis camp followed by community service. Eleanor, played by Maya Hawke, is a girl who is mostly reserved and honest. She’s going to attend Rosehill, Drea’s school, in a few months. She is the person she meets at camp.

They start talking and it soon becomes clear that each of them has a recent emotional hurt in their hearts. Motivated to seek revenge, they make the deal by venting their anger on the other party’s respective victims. A real connection forms, but Drea must confront a dark truth from her past that hangs over her head like a thick cloud, which helps her put things into perspective. First things first. The quality of writing in Do Revenge is undeniably higher than average. That’s its primary unique selling proposition (USP), something the vast majority of its competitors typically don’t have. Aside from having amazing personalities, the characters in the story are neither one-dimensional like the plot, nor predictable like it. They have been thoroughly developed and partially rounded off. Her arcs, meticulously designed within the narrative itself, receive a great deal of attention and attention.

Listening to them talk is emotionally intriguing as the dialogue is neither run-of-the-mill nor cheesy in any way. Most of it is adapted to the billing requirements. Their problems are brought to light only after extensive questioning and can only be solved when they are exposed. On top of that, they have wonderful chemistry with each other. There are times when listening to Drea and Eleanor do it is so entertaining that you might be tempted to rewind the clock and have them do it all over again.

They are also successful in their role as adversaries and manage to offer a menacing intensity that is not only effective but also doesn’t come across as a harsh detour. The dialogues that Maya Hawke engages with Austin Abram are also truly amazing, although they can often be too realistic for their own good. And once you figure out the characters, the rest of the work will be much easier because they will be the ones who will point you in the right direction.

Do Revenge never loses the lively atmosphere that makes films in this category so entertaining, despite deviating significantly from the standard teen film formula. The story still revolves around two young women who struggle to come to terms with their feelings while navigating their adolescence and the world around them. One thing the writers avoid very well is turning the story into a coming-of-age story halfway through. There have been countless companies in the past that have taken refuge in this allied archetype over the years to give the appearance of sincerity. Do Revenge follows its own course from the start and stays on that course to the end. The overall performance of the ensemble is quite round. The script does an excellent job of identifying its top priorities, and director Jennifer Robinson makes excellent use of the resources available.

Thematically, there are some stray feminist undertones that tug at the nerves. Her appearance gives the impression of a forced obligation that the film would have preferred not to have. It’s likely that the thought process behind this was to use it to make the story more expansive and multi-dimensional, and to placate certain sections of the audience. A lot of time wasted on an unnecessary romantic subplot involving Drea and Russ (played by Rish Shah, who last appeared in Disney’s Ms. Marvel). Perhaps this time could have been better used. One thread that was never resolved was the unexplored romantic connection between Eleanor and Gabbi (played by Talia Ryder from Never Rarely Sometimes Always), which had the potential to blossom into something truly remarkable. It was unfortunate that someone of Ryder’s talent got so little screen time.

There is near-perfect harmony between all sections, resulting in a final product that will be remembered and perhaps even worth revisiting. Even if the Shyamalan twist in Do Revenge weren’t there, the story wouldn’t have been in danger of being ruined. It would have succeeded despite being a clash between two formidable friends and foes under the guise of a bittersweet story. Camilla Mendez and Maya Hawke are the ones who lead the pack with authentic twists because they understand their characters well.

Do Revenge offers a smart modern take on Hitchcock’s age-old classic idea of ​​two strangers meeting and embarking on an insightful journey while also making itself a smart contender for popular poll awards without a single slip or two of mediocrity. Do Revenge offers a smart modern twist on Hitchcock’s age-old classic idea of ​​two strangers meeting and embarking on a revealing journey.