I agree with you, but honestly, the shocking ending really needed to be how it is. Men who rape make it seem like it's a "one time" thing but all their victims know it's not. The truth is most of these men will go to great lengths to cover up their own crimes, even as much as playing their crimes through egging on/enabling their buddies. There's a bit of poetic justice in her knowing exactly what he and his friends would do. And it sticks completely to the entire story and how she handled herself throughout. There was just no happy ending and sometimes there's just not. We forget that. This movie reminds everyone
Shout by sarahBlockedParent2021-09-20T02:22:07Z
I did enjoy this movie. however, some parts worked much better than others. I would say my favorite aspect is the character manipulation and development through the film. carey mulligan is spectacular and I can’t say anything more about bo burnham that someone else hasn’t said. I knew going into this that he’d be an asshole, and he still roped me in with that bicycle line. damn you, lanky brunettes!
that being said, the ending absolutely left something to be desired. as others have already mentioned much more eloquently than I can, cassie’s death and subsequent “revenge” felt more like a cheap audience emotion-grab than a fitting resolution. I truly think the film’s message would have been communicated so much better if the posthumous “revenge” was left out, because it really makes the storyline feel… cheapened. it reminds me of the ever-popular “bury your gays” trope of the 20-teens ish, except instead of LGBT+ members, it’s victims of sexual assault who seek justice.
overall, I commend emerald for what she attempted, but I’d like to see a piece with a bit more sensitivity and consideration in the future.