“The Wrath of Becky” A sequel to the 2020 semi-comic revenge thriller “Becky,” Lulu Wilson reprises her role as a cursed teenage orphan who somehow finds herself pitted against a neo-Nazi militia. In an equally hardcore and blood-soaked installment, Sean William Scott plays the iconic charismatic leader of a Proud Boys-like organization who leads his band of hot-headed doofus to defend his lair against an angry, armed Becky. tries to get The goons make the fatal mistake of killing his guardian and stealing his dog.
The writer-director team of Matt Angell and Susan Coot – new to the series – bring a perhaps too light touch to material that could be heavy, given that this is the story of a long-suffering child battling fascist revolutionaries. . As the wry title suggests, here Becky is often played for laughs, with her superhero skills in guerrilla warfare and her “over it all” teen sass; And that joke wears a little thin by the closing credits. For the most part though, “The Wrath of Becky” provides satisfying action, as this underrated heroine — well played by Wilson — makes some terrible people look like complete fools.
‘The Wrath of Becky’
Rating: R, strong for bloody violence and bloodshed, extensive language and some sexual references
running time: 1 hour 23 minutes
play: in general release
