"Vengeance" takes place roughly thirty three years after the events of "Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI". The story begins with Elias Voorhees, Jason's father, returning to Crystal Lake and a string of grisly murders that soon follows his arrival. After hearing the news of the most recent killings, Tommy Jarvis then goes missing, which leaves it up to his daughter Angelica Jarvis to rise to the challenge of not only finding her father, but also finding a way to destroy his old nemesis Jason Voorhees in the process. Armed with knowledge never previously known about Jason, Angelica may prove to be his greatest threat yet, which culminates in an epic showdown of Jarvis vs. Voorhees.
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.
The film didn’t have to be as long as it is. It just dragged on and on with scenes that had no substance. Every so often we get an action scene, and even those isn’t that fun.
The second episode of the highly anticipated Afrofuturism series delivers with a high-speed race teaching us to go far beyond just accepting ourselves.
We have a long way to go with LGBT representation in film, especially when it comes to LGBT characters of color and trans characters.
This action thriller is made with the hope that the black youth of America will feel empowered, and realize the significance of their heritage.
