RIOT GIRLS

Cinemavixion Review

Jovanka Vuckovic's 'Riot Girls' plunges viewers into a chillingly plausible alternate 1995 where a devastating disease has eradicated the adult population. This post-apocalyptic landscape becomes the brutal battleground for two youth gangs, locked in a desperate struggle for control and survival. The film excels in its visceral depiction of this new world order, where resourcefulness and ruthlessness are the keys to staying alive. While the narrative centers on territorial disputes and gang warfare, it subtly explores themes of lost innocence and the desperate formation of new societal structures in the absence of adult guidance. Madison Iseman and Paloma Kwiatkowski deliver compelling performances, embodying the hardened resolve required of their characters. With a strong critical reception, including a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, 'Riot Girls' is a potent and thought-provoking entry into the dystopian genre, offering a grim yet captivating vision of a world reshaped by tragedy.