EVE But First, Some Rebellion
EVE But First, Some Rebellion

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EVE But First, Some Rebellion

2017
Movie
100 min
English

EVE’s path to SHE-1 rumbles on with the first of two shows from the Resistence Gallery.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users70%
Director: Jocelyn DeBoer & Dawn LuebbeGenres: Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a near-future dystopia where women are genetically engineered for subservience and men rule with an iron fist, a group of female rebels discovers a powerful new weapon. This weapon, a strain of highly contagious 'rage virus,' offers them a chance to dismantle the oppressive patriarchy. However, they soon learn that unleashing this virus may have unforeseen and catastrophic consequences for humanity.

Critical Reception

EVE But First, Some Rebellion was met with a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised its bold feminist themes and dark humor, while some found its pacing uneven and its violence occasionally gratuitous.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp social commentary and dark comedic tone.

  • Applauded for its inventive and disturbing depiction of a dystopian society.

  • Criticized by some for its occasionally underdeveloped plot points and shock value.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique premise and its fearless exploration of gender roles and societal control. Some viewers found the film's blend of comedy and horror to be highly effective, while others wished for a more straightforward narrative.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Feature Film at the 2017 Fantastic Fest. Won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 2018 Fantasia International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The directors, Jocelyn DeBoer and Dawn Luebbe, also starred in the film and developed the concept from their short film 'E.V.E.'

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