Saturn

SPOILERS While some interesting directorial choices were made (ie. myso contestant is the one to warn Bradshaw, the parking lot tension, the audience member/whistleblower Laura), the Bradshaw character undermines the entire feminist themes of the film. Not only is Bradshaw portrayed as a classic feminine stereotype (quiet, people-pleaser, defiant but in an acceptable way) which is so boring and unrealistic, because she is the protagonist and the main storyline, her story is elevated above all other women. And *SPOILER* she is the only woman Alcala tried to attack and was thwarted — not due to Bradshaw’s efforts but simply by chance. While every other woman Rodney attacked in the film, albeit one (Amy), is brutally raped and murdered… rarely discussed again. Another photo in his gallery. One more body to dispose of. Bradshaw is portrayed as the Righteous Woman & Virgin in contrast to all the other women. The final person he attacks *SPOILER* (Amy) who is, in fact, a child is BY FAR the most interesting character and has the most mysterious background, not to mention *SPOILER* is the final attack by Alcala and is the reason he ends up *SPOILER* in prison and intimately dies there (due to her recurring appearances at his hearings over his lifetime). Kendrick had the chance to make a great film about a horrific human’s actions and impacts but unfortunately, due largely to Bradshaw’s incredibly bland & virginal character, the feminist characters and plot lines were totally undermined. Extremely disappointing. Semi-infuriating that this is how this story has been told, and by a woman no less!