The movie “Girl” offers a simplistic yet engaging narrative, albeit somewhat predictable and corny at times. Despite this, the characters, although modestly developed, possess enough intrigue to make this title starring Bella Thorne a decent watch. The central theme revolves around a young girl burdened with unresolved issues stemming from her troubled relationship with her father. Longing for retribution for the life she feels she missed out on, Girl embarks on a quest for answers.
Driven by her father’s neglect, Girl’s primary motivation is to defend and seek justice for her mother. She has endured a fractured back since her father callously kicked her when she was just a child. Determined to confront her father, Girl arrives at his dilapidated dwelling only to discover his lifeless body in the shed. Understandably overwhelmed with emotions, Girl is devastated to realize that she has been robbed of the opportunity to deal the final blow herself.
With her initial plan abruptly altered, Girl sets out on a new mission to uncover the person responsible for denying her the privilege of retribution. This shift in focus propels the story forward, as Girl navigates deception to unveil the truth. “Girl” presents perspectives on the dynamics of family, betrayal, forgiveness, and the desire for closure. Despite its predictable moments, the title manages a narrative that I felt invested in.
Axes and Side Boob
In the world of cinema, each actor often develops a recognizable style that becomes their signature. For Bella Thorne, her recent film “Girl 2020” again associates her role with sensuality. This wanna-be darker-than-it-is, thriller movie, written and directed by Chad Faust is a small production that I was initially drawn into because of a conversation about Bella Thorne’s portrayal of sexy characters.
In a particular scene, Bella Thorne’s character finds herself in a laundromat, meticulously washing blood out of her clothes. Are scenes featuring side boob Bella Thorne’s cinematic stamp? Her character’s frequent use of the term “daddy” contributes to this stereotype. This is not a bad thing, however. I have to admit, I don’t avoid titles with the actress’s name in the cast.
Twists and Oh Daddy in Girl 2020
The movie twist is introduced early on. After arriving in the small town she runs into the town Sherrif (played by Mickey Rourke.) His behavior is slightly suspect and he bullies her while walking alone. But Girl is a woman on a mission, and she throws some surly one-liners and continues on her way. Additionally, this is another thing I like about Bella Thorn’s roles, she never backs down from a fight.
Rather than being a tight and orderly set of scenes, the casual style of Faust makes it feel slightly offbeat. Some of the dialogue is contrived and awkward. Performances are more made for TV-movie than high-end cinema but I like that about it. The movie has a certain charm that I can’t quite put my finger on even though I feel like I hated it.
Watch it for a fight scene featuring a throwing ax that isn’t too bad. And of course, the side-boob (a classic Bella Thorne trademark) if you like that sort of thing.
Girl movie is rated
2 fluffy dressing gowns out of 5
