Some people break things when theyre mad.Kate Beckinsales Lindy throws punches… and occasionally babies inJolt.
Its more of a cheeky, over-the-top response to the strong female leadtrope.
The film toys with the idea of a woman whos done apologizing for being too much.
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While the plot’s intention is admirable, the execution is wobbly.
The character isnt simply allowed to be angry, the whole movie revolves around her concept of anger.
Making things even better is the fact that she doesnt hide behindwitty one-linersor similar crutches.
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Beckinsale plays Lindy like shes always two seconds from throwing someone through a wall.
At one point, Lindy headbutts a guy into a toilet, clad in a pink coat.
Whats funnier is how the film never tries to placate the audience.
Lindy just gets to do it with style and a stun gun.
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Hes basically the human version of chamomile tea, which is exactly what Lindys never had.
As a result, for once, she feels safe and doesnt feel the need to kill.
Then he gets murdered.
That one act is what jolts the entire narrative into motion.
Lindys grief is loud, angry, and deeply unstable, which is very on-brand.
But the movie doesnt just use the would-be romance as a random plot machine.
All in all, that makes her loss sting more than youd expect.
Overall, the end result is messy, funny, and surprisingly effective.
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