
Prequel
Why Theory
The Complexity of Revenge in Film Narratives
Film narratives often explore the complexity of revenge, with some depicting it as a strategic element in characters' stories. The character development in the Furiosa prequel is criticized for simplifying the political gesture from the original story into a mere revenge plot, losing the social and political impact depicted in the original film, which focused on upending social structures through the character of Furiosa.
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