II. What the film tries to do At its most basic level this is a story about vengeance and the limits of justice. The protagonist’s transformation—from victim to avenger—drives the plot. The filmmakers aim to shock and provoke, using explicit scenes to force viewers to confront bodily harm and the emotional aftermath of assault. The narrative also leans on a simple moral calculus: when institutions fail, an individual takes extreme action.
III. Strengths