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Do Revenge
2022 118 min United States of America 18+
★6.7
Comedy, Thriller, Romance
Director: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
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Description
A dethroned queen bee at a posh private high school strikes a secret deal with an unassuming new student to enact revenge on one another’s enemies.
Starring
Camila Mendes
Actor
Maya Hawke
Actor
Austin Abrams
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2023
— Best On-Screen Duo
Key opinion
Do Revenge is a stylish, neon-drenched satire that leans heavily into teen-movie tropes, oscillating between being a sharp subversion of genres and a predictable guilty pleasure. While the lead performances are widely praised for their chemistry and charisma, the narrative suffers from tonal inconsistencies and a finale that compromises the characters' internal logic.
| Cinematography | The film utilizes a vibrant, polished aesthetic that effectively captures a bright and atmospheric teen-drama visual style. | |
| Acting | Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke anchor the film with magnetic lead performances that elevate the material. | |
| Score | The soundtrack features a well-curated selection of contemporary pop tracks that enhance the film's modern, self-aware vibe. | |
| Screenplay | The script is caught between sharp, ironic social commentary and a reliance on tired, overused teen-movie clichés. | |
| Ending | The final act is polarized between those who enjoy the increasingly twisted narrative turns and those who find it undermines the characters' logic and moral consistency. |