Haywire

4 stars
Action, Spy Thriller
Good movie – Jim loved it too. Former #3 ranked Mixed Martial Arts fighter Gina Carano kicks butt as a spy who has been double crossed and fights back. OK, I just realized that description sounds a bit like Jason Bourne, and it does have similarities, but it’s a good film in its own right. I was very leery going into this film – I’m not a fan of one-person-killing-machine type films – but since this actress actually has a fighting background, she is impressive to watch and I did wind up rooting for her. This film also features two accomplished indie actors: Ewan McGregor and Michael Fassbender; as well as Michael Douglas, Channing Tatum, and Antonio Banderas. This is definitely not a mindless action film. Go in with a clear mind and pay attention to her story in the beginning – there are a ton of characters to keep track of. All the pieces are there, it just goes by really fast. Good movie.