'Promising Young Woman' review: Jittery comedy has serious issues on its mind


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When looking discreetly isn't all that discreet. Photos: UIP Malaysia

Whatever its flaws, Promising Young Woman really goes for it, and that makes it thrilling to watch.

The wayward tone of writer/director Emerald Fennell's even-darker-than-it-seems satire can be confounding: "Hold up, it's also a romantic comedy?" is what I wrote in my notes about halfway through.

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8 10

Summary:

A shocking drama one minute and a riotous comedy the next.

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