Do Revenge

Do Revenge (2022): Spoiler-Free Review

Do Revenge is Jennifer Kaytin Robinson’s 2022 teen comedy about two girls who plot payback for each other. It is bright, sharp and loosely inspired by a Hitchcock classic.

The Premise

Drea (Camila Mendes) is a popular senior at an expensive private school until a private video leaks and ruins her year. Eleanor (Maya Hawke) is a new student with her own grudge. The two meet at a tennis camp and agree to take down each other’s enemies.

Why It Works

• Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke make a funny, mismatched pair.
• The costumes and the pastel sets look like a candy store.
• The soundtrack is full of 90s pop and fits the mood.

At a Glance

• Director: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
• Cast: Camila Mendes, Maya Hawke, Austin Abrams, Rish Shah, Sophie Turner
• Inspired by: Alfred Hitchcock’s Strangers on a Train
• Platform: Netflix

Verdict

A glossy, witty revenge comedy with a few good surprises. It moves fast and never drags.

• Who should watch: Fans of teen comedies and Hitchcock-style plots.
• Spoilers: none. We never reveal the twist in this review.