Review of Promising Young Woman (2020) by Mantisof — 05 Mar 2021

Revolutionary and uncompromising. Promising Young Woman is one of 2020's best films.

This review of Promising Young Woman (2020) was written by Mantisof on 05 Mar 2021.

Promising Young Woman has generally received positive reviews.

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