‘Becky’s Wrath’ (sequel) continues the vigilante adventures of the same-named teenage castaway (Lulu Wilson) 2020 “Becky”) she again finds herself fighting the far-right knuckledragger.
Two years after their father was killed by neo-Nazis, Becky and her dog, Diego, end up in the home of kind Elena (Dennis Barth) after burning down several foster homes. Becky, now 16, works as a diner waitress, plays Scrabble with Elena, and fantasizes about slitting the throats of sexist customers. All she needs is an inflammatory case. And here comes the Noblemen, a group of white supremacists and would-be rebels, who attack Elena violently and make peace with Diego. If John Wick teaches us anything, it never hurts dogs.
Directed by Matt Angell and Suzanne Coote, “Becky’s Wrath” features Becky in a red boiler suit and blue fingernails following the men to a cozy farmhouse where they uncover their racist demeanor. It follows the mechanical rhythm of a revenge thriller of eavesdropping on plans. The carnage that follows is original, has a lively tempo, and has an interesting cat-and-mouse structure. But with the exception of Sean William Scott’s gentle leader, the rodents themselves are such misogynistic fools that Becky’s dominance is never in question.
Given the current state of swarming groups like this, “Becky’s Wrath” should have at least given us chills. But the film’s almost-joking treatment of drooling incels, combined with Becky’s comic demeanor, makes the tension bleed. But Wilson is consistently great and needs more thoughtful material. If there were to be a third film for her, the ending of this one suggests she might get it.
Becky’s wrath
R-rated for unpleasant dialogue and dripping brain substance. Running time: 1 hour 23 minutes. at the theater.
