M.F.A.
M.F.A.

M.F.A.

2017Movie92 minEnglish

After the accidental death of her rapist, an art student becomes an unlikely vigilante, set out to avenge college girls whose rapists were not charged.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Google Users75%
Director: Brett DonowhoGenres: Thriller, Horror, Drama

Plot Summary

Cayley, an ambitious film student, struggles with the harsh realities of the film industry and the emotional toll of her art. After a series of disillusioning experiences, she embarks on a violent path of vigilantism against those she perceives as exploiting or harming women, using her filmmaking skills to document her actions.

Critical Reception

M.F.A. received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its intense atmosphere and exploration of relevant themes, but some criticism for its pacing and graphic content. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its raw depiction of female rage and others finding it overly bleak or gratuitous.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unflinching portrayal of female rage and the exploitation within the art world.
  • Some critics found the film's graphic nature and pacing to be divisive.
  • The movie effectively taps into contemporary anxieties surrounding consent and power dynamics.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's bold themes and its exploration of a female perspective in a violent narrative. However, some found the film too dark and disturbing for their taste, while others felt it was a powerful and necessary statement.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Brett Donowho, also co-wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from his experiences and observations within the film industry.

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Gimly

Gimly

I assume the tile acronym is the shorthand for Master of Fine Arts, but I really hope it stands for Men's Frights Activist. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._
Svumpukkel85

Svumpukkel85

Pretty face, boring character = less than ok movie. This is a revenge-torture-porn movie for assault victims. Nothing more. Sex n'gore bore. There is absolutely no character development of the main person. This is a person you cannot ...