The Wrath of Becky

One-sentence summary: Two years after the events of the first film, Becky finds herself at the center of a small-town insurrection with far-reaching implications.

In all honesty, it never crossed my mind that Becky (2020) would get a sequel, so it took me by complete surprise when I saw that The Wrath of Becky was playing at my local theater. The story is a standard mishmash of previously successful movies. Think John Wick meets Home Alone. Nevertheless, the filmmakers nailed the tone and style, balancing the lighthearted fun and brutal violence nicely. The script could've been a tad tighter, but I admire how they continue to offer longtime comedic actors an opportunity to demonstrate their range. Even if Seann William Scott doesn't quite match Kevin James' performance from the first film, he is still one of the biggest reasons to watch the sequel. I'm not going to tell you to move this to the top of your watchlist, but The Wrath of Becky is a fun way to kill 90 minutes.

Huge fan of the original Becky. So creative and awesome bloody kills! Loved it!

So this one didn't even come close.,, the focus seems to be the delivering of a political narrative and the bad guys beliefs. This isn't fun as it stays the focus instead of awesome kills and fun. This isn't 2020-2021 and it's just silly and annoying. My expectations for this film were actually high given how awesome the first one was.. I know if you watched the first film I won't be able to keep you from watching this one but it's sadly a flat tire.,,and it could have been so awesome. Sad when you see how wrapped up people are in their absurd opinions today.

The Wrath Of Becky is a real treat for those who enjoys stories about revenge. As for me (someone who worships I Spit On Your Grave), this movie is a really delicious meal for my mind. Just like the first movie (Becky), this movie contains an insane amount of gore. So if you can't stomach it, don't watch this movie. Consider this a friendly warning. Now, on to the story! Like the first movie, this one is about Becky getting even with the people who wronged her. I won't tell you specifically what the wrongdoings are, but it's bad. Just like in the first movie. Real bad. And Becky is angry now, so get ready to see some blood spilled. Or... splattered, to be precise.

The Wrath of Becky: Two years later Becky (Lulu Wilson) is back, an opening scene and graphics in the titles show how Becky and her dog Diego have passed through several foster families and gone on the run, having many adventures before she meets up with an elderly woman, Elena (Denise Burse) who gives them a home and treats Becky as an equal. Now 16, Becky hones her survival skills in the woods. She works in a Diner and clashes with members of the Noble Men, an extremist Christian group with misogynistic tendencies. They follow her home and break in, resulting in a deadly confrontation, Diego is also stolen. Becky sets out for revenge but discovers that a vaster conspiracy is at play here, the broader group intend to provoke violence at a rally in a nearby town. A certain element of dark humour infuses her preparations and deaths which occur. Some extremely violent deaths and mutilations will almost make you laugh but there is also a seriousness about the encompassing plot (even if it has a few holes suspension of disbelief is easy in this case). Again let squeamish beware lest the gore frighten them. In a cameo Kate Siegel plays a CIA Agent. Directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Angel wrote the screenplay based on a story by himself and Coote. 7.5/10.

A John Wick style slasher is something I didn't know I wanted to watch. This movie was full of fun over the top slasher moments with an action thriller back-drop.

I do think the writing lacked a bit, but I also think great writing isn't needed in a film like this.

Seann William Scott was brilliant and I loved seeing him in a different role than what I'm used to.

This movie is easy to watch and lives up to its expectation as a non-serious, fun, action-thriller.

Unfortuantely the villians are forgettable and for the future of these films I can see it needing to be more and more ridiculous and fun for it to stay relevant.

But that's just IMO. (: