At the Theater- Haywire - She's mobile, agile and hostile. Gina Carano's feature-film, starring role debut is a low-key Drama/Action/Thriller that should prove highly pleasurable to action purists and general movie-goers alike. Those who appreciate quality, believable mixed martial arts fight scenes that are choreographed and filmed in a way that allows a viewer to take it all in should find quite a bit here to enjoy. Carano has presence and ability to spare- not to mention she's as sexy as the night is long!
Carano's surprisingly good as far as her acting abilities are concerned- in her film career infancy, she's light-years ahead of the vast majority of marquee action stars that have come and gone before her (including some that are still around...). Director Steven Soderbergh (Out Of Sight, The Limey, Contagion) apparently pulled quite a bit of subtle facial expressions out of her with excellent effect. Her agility here is what most will be impressed with- stunt women will find it difficult to get work in her films. Furthermore, this might spell the end of seeing the likes of Angelina Jolie, Kate Beckinsale and Milla Jovavich in action-heroine roles... you know, because of a "believability" issue...
A rather impressive cast includes; Michael Douglas (great to see him healthy), Antonio Banderas, Michael Fassbender, Ewan McGregor, Bill Paxton and Channing Tatum- all in what amounts to extended cameos, though they're all very much worthwhile.
Highly Recommended in theaters- this might be the only action film of the year that men and women can equally enjoy. Loved the ending!
Rated R.
8.5 out of 10
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