Bad Girls
Bad Girls

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Bad Girls

1992
Movie
99 min
Italian

Alma is a career woman hunted by her mother-in-law who wants to kill her. Marylin is a former prisoner who wants revenge on her ex-boyfriend. He is sent as a "gift" to Alma for her birthday. She falls in love with him and ends up being pursued by Marylin. The man is killed, and Alma "buys" another.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users64%
Director: Jonathan KaplanGenres: Western, Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In the Old West, four prostitutes become outlaws after one of them is forced to kill a corrupt sheriff. They embark on a journey across dangerous territory, facing bounty hunters and their own inner demons. The women must rely on each other to survive and find a way to clear their names.

Critical Reception

Bad Girls received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped. While the performances of the lead actresses were sometimes praised, the film was criticized for failing to live up to its potential as a female-led Western.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to blend a feminist message with a Western setting but falls short.

  • Performances by the lead actresses are a highlight, though hampered by a weak script.

  • Predictable plot and lack of character depth detract from the overall experience.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an entertaining, albeit flawed, Western with strong female leads. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at a more modern take on the genre, while others felt it was a missed opportunity with a predictable storyline.

Fun Fact

The film was originally developed with a different cast and director, with early versions reportedly involving Demi Moore and Sean Penn.

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