Overview and Context
In 2023, Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote released an action, horror, and thriller film titled The Wrath of Becky. It picks up 3 years after the events of the first film, Becky, released in 2020. The sequel portrays the main character as an older and more dangerous figure who now battles with another set of extremists. Portrayed by Lulu Wilson, Becky is joined by Seann William Scott and Denise Burse who plays the character of loosened vigilante. The film weaves together themes of brutal action, political commentary, and vigilante justice. Unlike the previous movie, this sequel adds a layer of stylized violence, dark humor, and comic book sensibility, giving the film a unique identity while keeping true to the revenge-driven core of the first film.
Plot Summary
Becky survived a violent home invasion in which her father was murdered. The event forced her to be moved from one foster home to another. Eventually, she finds solace in a warm nurturing grandmother figure, Elena. Now, Becky has a supportive canine companion in Diego, and takes on the role of a high school student as well as a waitress in a diner. she is trying to lead a quiet and simple life.
Becky’s brief moment of peace is shattered when a trio of men from a domestic terrorist militia called the Noble Men walk into the diner. Defending herself against their bullying restores Becky’s normalcy, but in the process, she inadvertently draws their wrath. The men stalk her to her residence, where they ruthlessly kill Elena, brutally murder her, and abduct Diego. Vengeance fueled by fury and fury rediscovered, Becky is taken deeper into the vicious cycle of wrath and revenge.
Noble Men, domestic terrorists seeking public attention and fear, are the vicious group Becky plans to destroy along with the would-be assassins. With the Noble Men plotting a high-profile political assassination, Becky seizes the moment to retrieve Diego and, to top it off, punish the abducters. Tracking the men, she finds out they are plotting to assassinate a senator with stolen classified information. Becky uses a thumb drive she had previously acquired to blackmail the men and gain entry into their hideout in the woods.
Instincts kick in and a graphic bloody rampage commences. Using a blend of fury, homemade traps, and stealth Becky turns the remnants of the organization into a twisted, yet satisfying art piece. One by one, she graphically eliminates the members. Finally, it is time for the showdown with Darryl Sr. an elderly extremist and the leader of the group. With Diego’s support, Becky makes sure her enemies are eliminated for good.
A government agent named Kate Montana shows up in the final scene of the movie, having followed and tracked Becky’s numerous violent outbursts. Instead of bringing Becky in for an arrest, Becky is offered the chance to fill a new role. Now, Montana plans to use her skills to fight domestic terrorism. This indicated that Becky’s potentially projected vengeance would be redirected into some official mission.
Cast and Characters
Lulu Wilson as Becky
Wilson reprises her role as Becky, and once again, she does not disappoint. This time, she embraces the character brilliantly, giving a much older and colder Becky, which is a part that she plays with great skill. She fully embraces the part of a teenager turned into a product of unresolved trauma. That is a walk through hell. Wilson’s performance does not stop there. She emphasizes her transformation from girl into a survivor, and to this we can say she is a lethal, anti heroine.
Seann William Scott as Darryl Jr
Scott, in the part that marks a shift from a comic actor, is now a full blown member of the Noble Men which is an industry because he was a member of the Noble Men. A calm and somewhat calculated as well as sinister head character is very much on the Scott mark and well as all things sinister. Scott’s performance as Darryl Jr was unremarkably unsettling in the right way.
Denise Burse as Elena
As Becky’s caretaker, Burse delivers a brief yet deeply moving performance. Elena provides a measure of stability and tenderness in Becky’s turbulent life, and her brutal murder is an important moment that forces Becky back into the cycle of violence.
Jill Larson as Darryl Sr.
Larson plays the extremist group’s elder leader. Her character is the group’s fierce and distantly cold leader, commanding authority as one of Becky’s last targets. Her character enriches the cold ensemble of villains with an eerie patriarchal influence.
Courtney Gains, Michael Sirow, Aaron Dalla Villa, and others
Supporting the cast, the Nobly Men operatives are lethally, violently, and creatively executed by Becky. Each is an archetype with some distinctive traits that enrich and vary the battles, contributing to the speedy and inventive style of the kills.
Direction and Production
Writting and directing The Wrath of Becky are Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. There work marks a shift in the tone of the sequel from grounded horror-thriller to high-octane stylized revenge. The pace is picked up with brisk, aggressive, and often darkly funny action interlaced with humor. Taking inspiration from Kill Bill and Edgar Wright, the directors leaned toward comic book visuals and style.
The film captures stunning visuals in the sparsely wooded parts of New Jersey and some other suburban interiors. Even though the film had a modest budget, the flow of the movie and the attention to detail made it feel like a polished professional film. Along with the visuals, the music also heightened the tension and the adrenaline of the film, as it was composed to seamlessly connect with every section of the movie.
Just over 80 minutes long, the pacing of the movie is quick due to the relentless flow of action. The movie is alongside the adrenaline the film’s protagonist, Becky, is facing and her rising emotional condition.
Themes and Tone
Becky, the main character, illustrates a young woman shaped by trauma, radical transformation, and intense agency. Becky embodies the young generation that suffered a lot over the years due to violent tendencies enforced by supremely thoughtless circumstances. The film’s radical themes also hit topics like the political shift to extremism, depicting real world militia movements as radicalized stand-ins.
Although the film has a dark side, it also has stylistic humor. The exaggerated violence seems to mimic the style of revenge films. This combination of seriousness and humor gives The Wrath of Becky a middle ground so that it does not feel too preachy.
Critical Reception
The Wrath of Becky got positive reviews overall. Critics are recognizing Lulu Wilson’s performance, the pacing, and the creative kills. Its blend of humor and horror was noted as a strength that made Becky’s sequel worthwhile. Though most agreed that the film excelled in delivering on its premise of taking vengeance in a sharp and humorous way, some noted the plot was unsophisticated and the villains were poorly developed.
This also earned positive review for deepening Becky’s character arc from a mere surviving to a more active role as a vigilante. Her new character as a government agent suggests a larger universe and possible sequels, piquing the interest of both fans and critics.
Conclusion
The Wrath of Becky enhances and builds upon the first in a way which is both engaging and interesting for the audience. Just like the first film, this sequel is very entertaining. With Wrath of Becky, the violence is amped up and the stakes is set higher, allowing the character to grow into a baffling icon of defiance and justice. The pace of the film is unlike any other, and while full of humor, action and a relentless pace, the film still manages to stay in its unique niche of the revenge-thriller category.
For whatever reason, be it as a political statement, a character-driven tale of trauma, a story of self-empowerment, or to simply enjoy a thrilling ride, there is something for everyone in The Wrath of Becky. The end credits hint at a new Becky, and if this is the case, then we are in for a surprise.
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