Pros: The screenplay is solid and written by the book author, Jessica Knoll, which is probably why it is so good as it remains the original author's vision. Despite the wretched nature of the subject matter, the film deals with everything frankly and realistically, something that is rarely done even in 2022. The acting is also solid, with Mila Kunis as the lead with the gross name, Ani, short for TifAni. Finn Winnrock is her square fiancé who cares about image more than anything else. Connie Britton sports a different look for Ani's image conscious mother with whom she has a troubled past.
Cons: Honestly, it's hard to find a true con of this film, though I would recommend reading the book first, as I have and it would be nice for Luke (Winnrock) to be a more sympathetic character and give his family more empathy for Ani and everything she went through. And Ani was so close to getting revenge for her rapist, but instead, she kills the brain behind the mass murder and her friend, Arthur (Thomas Barbusca). And Dean (Alex Barone) is a true villain, sneaky and full of sympathy, but you shouldn't feel too sorry for him as he is a cruel rapist, and he wasn't that drunk, he knew full well what he was doing.
Recommend: Maybe, there should be a trigger warning with this film
Grade: B+
Side Notes:
-Scoot McNairy, it's nice to see you again, as the only true solid and genuine guy in the film. And yet, he gets fired to trying to get Ani to tell the truth so the boys could rightfully be punished.
-It is never explained how Luke knows Andrew (McNairy) so that was a bit odd.
-While Dean might be doing good, working for gun reform, that doesn't change the fact that he was a rapist and ruined Ani's life, leaving her floundering for the rest of her life.
-It is never explained what happened to Ani's father.
-Nell (Justine Lupe) is a true force of nature and a solid friend for Ani.
-Being rich is not all its cracked up to be, though I'm sure it must be nice to be able to pay your bills and not have to worry about any of that.
-Oak wine must taste disgusting.
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