The storyline follows the fantasies of a young woman nicknamed Babydoll (Emily Browning) who is committed to a mental institution, as she makes a plan to escape the hospital before suffering a lobotomy. The worlds created by Babydoll include infiltrating a bunker protected by steampunk-inspired World War I German soldiers to gain a map (mirrored by Sweet Pea copying a map of the brothel/institution from Blue's office); storming an Orc-infested castle to retrieve two fire-producing crystals from inside a baby dragon (mirrored by Amber stealing a lighter from the mayor's pocket); and boarding a train and combating robotic guards to disarm a bomb (mirrored by Rocket stealing a kitchen knife from the Cook's belt)
I have a love-hate relationship with this film, sometimes I'll watch it and think its visually inventive and cool and edgy, then other times I'll think "that made no sense, what a waste of time", so I think it depends on the mood. Overall, I find Sucker Punch enjoyable even if the acting - mainly from Vanessa Hudgens- is inconsistent and awkward and the script lacks any kind of emotional core. The main reason to see this film is the stylish and captivating sets/worlds - they truly are magnificent. Emily Browning doesn't give her best performance but she still manages the quiet beautiful mess that is her character rather well.
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