In his knockout directorial debut writer Kevin Williamson taps into such universal memories with his shrewd and energetic dark comedy.
Williamson's screenplay doesn't match the cleverness of his conceit; it lacks the requisite archness and wit.
A derisively vicious show-off satire, a plastic exercise in authority bashing.
Mirren is about the only reason this slow-moving revenge tale tingles at all.
There are some very funny moments, and Coughlan is a delight as Leigh Anne's best friend.
Very much a freshman effort, lacking focus, edge.
