Promising Young Woman - Carey Mulligan, Adam Brody, Bo Burnham

[MikeScott]

PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN - Official Trailer [HD] - In Theaters April 17 - YouTube

Nothing in Cassie's (Carey Mulligan) life is what it appears to be -- she's wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs from the past.

Adam Brody, Laverne Cox, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Connie Britton, Jennifer Coolidge and Molly Shannon round out the cast.

Rating: NR
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Directed By: Emerald Fennell
Written By: Emerald Fennell
In Theaters: Apr 17, 2020
Studio: Focus Features


This looks amazing. Easily one of my most-anticipated of 2020. At the moment it is my most-anticipated. I've been a huge fan of Carey Mulligan ever since An Education and I've been hoping she'd get a great role again soon. This looks like one.

I've watched the trailer 4 times so far (to be fair a couple of those times I was showing it to others ). Love the music choices. From the cover of the Cigarettes After Sex song "Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby" to the violin version of Britney Spears' "Toxic." Looking forward to seeing this trailer on the big screen.

The film will be premiering at Sundance. I'm anxious for reviews to come out and tide me over until April. Here's hoping they're great .

[AaronJ]

Yeah, this looks really good. And I loved the Britney.

She really looks like a compelling character. And Carey Mulligan is so damned good.

[Beckford]

Am in total agreement about Carey Mulligan. My favorite working actress. Tremendous talent, fascinating face, wonderful voice. Have loved her in everything since "An Education", especially "Mudbound", "Inside Llewyn Davis" and "Shame". I've always felt there was some kind of lovely throughline -artistically and even appearance-wise - linking Jean Simmons, Sarah Miles, Emily Watson and now Carey Mulligan. Each a luminous and sensitive presence in her generation.

[MikeScott]

I've been wanting her to have a comeback. She's such a talented actress and was an "it girl" for a while after An Education. Has given many great turns since her Oscar nomination in films such as Never Let Me Go, Drive, Shame, and Wildlife, but for the most part I feel she's really under-appreciated and gets over-looked. For sure should have had Oscar nominations for Never Let Me Go, Shame, and Wildlife. This isn't the kind of movie that will earn her one either, but it does look like a great role regardless. Potentially one of her best (will be hard to top An Education for me).

[MikeScott]

Very cool poster.

I didn't know Margot Robbie was a producer on this.

[MikeScott]

Premiering at Sundance this weekend. I'm excited to hear the reviews and am hoping they're great.

[Canada]

Promising Young Woman review

[MikeScott]

I've been reading Twitter reactions since they started coming in. It sounds amazing. Exactly like something I'll love and I honestly will not be surprised if it's my favorite film of the year. Now I just have to wait until April and also try to avoid spoilers.

[Britnasty]

Originally Posted by MikeScott

I've been reading Twitter reactions since they started coming in. It sounds amazing. Exactly like something I'll love and I honestly will not be surprised if it's my favorite film of the year. Now I just have to wait until April and also try to avoid spoilers.

Same thing I said when I saw the trailer. Candidate for my favorite movie of the year based on the trailer but also one other thing:

Push it back to November so Carey is in the Oscar race. Based on the trailer, this is the kind of performance that I want to see, one with serious grit to it, winning an Oscar. Not the same old shit.

[MikeScott]

It would be great if performances and films like this were nominated but it's very unlikely. She's obviously going to give a dynamite performance. She's receiving raves out of Sundance. Being that it's part dark comedy I could see her getting nominated at the Golden Globes for Actress in a Comedy or Musical. As weird as it would be to see it in that category at least it could get her nominated. Maybe, just maybe, the recognition there could help sneak her in at the Oscars. But let's be real. The majority of the Academy members are not going to appreciate this film. Oh well. I know I'll be rooting for her when the time comes but won't be surprised when she's shut out. At least she's making a comeback in a role that is sure to get her noticed again.

[Snicket]

The packed house I saw it in loved it (as did I) this may be my favorite of the fest so far and that is saying something because this has been a really great year.

Loved what they did with Bo Burnham’s character. Excited for this to play far and wide.

[CelluloidPal]

I'm cautious of Sundance hype. Movies can be praised to the hills, then become outright busts when they hit the public, becoming overhyped.

[Snicket]

Originally Posted by CelluloidPal

I'm cautious of Sundance hype. Movies can be praised to the hills, then become outright busts when they hit the public, becoming overhyped.

Don’t be cautious. I saw it in a theaters full of “normal” people, few press were in attendance. Lots of cheers and clapping afterwards.

[CelluloidPal]

Originally Posted by Snicket

Don’t be cautious. I saw it in a theaters full of “normal” people, few press were in attendance. Lots of cheers and clapping afterwards.

Well, there's the difference between the Sundance audience and the general public. It usually doesn't translate well with the exception of Little Miss Sunshine, which did break out into the general public and be well received by them in a big way.

[Bolo Seagull]

So....she just lectures these guys and they go home and rethink their attitudes towards women?

I kept watching the trailer, looking for some sort of indication as to whether she kills/castrates/exposes these men (like I would expect), but the trailer never tips its hand.

[Creed]

Originally Posted by Bolo Seagull

So....she just lectures these guys and they go home and rethink their attitudes towards women?

I kept watching the trailer, looking for some sort of indication as to whether she kills/castrates/exposes these men (like I would expect), but the trailer never tips its hand.

Maybe she does so, but we'll see when the movie comes out.

[Snicket]

Originally Posted by CelluloidPal

Well, there's the difference between the Sundance audience and the general public. It usually doesn't translate well with the exception of Little Miss Sunshine, which did break out into the general public and be well received by them in a big way.

I’ve attended the festival for several years and this haven’t been my experience.

[Damon1281]

Just got the trailer today before Brahms II. Looks promising.

[Himmel]

Focus Features has delayed the release of Promising Young Woman.

[Creed]

Promising Young Woman - Rated R for strong violence
including sexual assault, language throughout, some sexual
material and drug use.