Critics and audiences remain divided on whether the film empowers its protagonist or exploits her trauma. Supporters argue that Jennifer’s transformation into a figure of unstoppable force reclaims her agency; she is no longer an object to be acted upon, but a subject who dictates the fate of her abusers. The film positions the audience to root for her vengeance without ambiguity.
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