Becky was a fun film but suffered a bit through some inconsistent pacing and tonal shifts between silly and pathos which were never quite balanced. The Wrath of Becky also suffers from some of that but remains pretty entertaining anyway, partially because of Wilson's performance and the always satisfying premise of kicking neo-nazi ass. So while not perfect, Wrath ends up being rather fun and a solid follow up while maybe not taking the series to a new level.
There were a few scenes, including the opening moments, which felt just a little too much. I felt the credit sequence did a good job of getting audiences up to speed on the status quo for our hero and her dog. The denouement is a bit on the absurd side as well but it fits better with the world the Becky films have crafted. It certainly made me want to see where Becky goes next. My other main complaint it that the film lags a bit in the middle and could have benefitted from being a bit more relentless in its execution. Once it does get going Becky's revenge is pretty damn satisfying even if it all culminates in a moment that feels just a tad anti-climactic.
Still The Wrath of Becky was a fun watch. Short and sweet, these films give just enough power to overcome some of the silliness. I'd love to see a third film be just a bit bolder if they end up continuing this story the way they are going.
The Wrath of Becky
Starring: Lulu Wilson, Seann William Scott, Denise Burse, Kate Siegel
Directors: Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote
Writer: Matt Angel
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