“Duchess” is packed with so many layers. On one level, it’s this gripping action-revenge gangster story, but what really sets it apart is its heart. It’s the kind of movie that’ll hit you in waves—moments that make you laugh, scenes that choke you up, and some that just make you squirm. There’s plenty of blood and brutal action, but it’s not just about that, it’s a full experience. It isn’t just another revenge flick where the inciting incident happens in the first three minutes. Those movies don’t give you time to care. Here, you live it with her. "Man on Fire" was a huge reference—Denzel’s revenge doesn’t kick in until late, but by then you’re all in. Same here. When Scarlet finally snaps, you’re not just watching—you’re rooting for her.