Directed by:
Nima NourizadehScreenplay:
Max LandisCinematography:
Michael BonvillainCast:
Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Connie Britton, Topher Grace, Walton Goggins, John Leguizamo, Tony Hale, Jim Klock, Bill Pullman, Nash Edgerton (more)VOD (2)
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A stoner and his girlfriend's sleepy, small-town existence is disrupted when his past comes back to haunt him in the form of a government operation set to wipe him out. (official distributor synopsis)
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It's not that the jokes in American Ultra are weak - they're almost non-existent. Although the film is presented as an action comedy, it doesn't seem like a comedy at all, because it lacks insight, funny one-liners and relieving elements, and its protagonists, scared to death and on the verge of tears, and fleeing from killer psychopaths, are far from entertaining. The film is more of an action thriller with several comically-overshot scenes and untapped potential, drowned in failed dialogues, not very well-directed actors and below-average directing.
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Quite fun, with a nicely brisk pace, R-rated and quite imaginative action, that’s all the film has. Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart are an unlikeable duo – watching Eisenberg in action was especially odd and bland. I wasn't bored, but more could have been squeezed out of the premise. 60%
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The movie is pretty silly, but the creators didn't aim to make viewers overthink. Instead, they served up a rollercoaster of action-filled entertainment. I wouldn't recommend this film to those seeking an artistic experience or to anyone who finds a dental visit traumatic a week in advance. However, if you're in the mood for a mentally undemanding, action-packed thrill ride where you'll discover that knives aren't the most dangerous kitchen tools, grab your raincoat and dive in. / Lesson learned: In experienced hands, even yogurt can be a deadly weapon.
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I had no idea what to expect from this film, so I was very surprised by its development in the end. And quite pleasantly, I have to say. The action scenes work well, but thanks to the main duo, it also works elsewhere. Topher Grace still serves as a pretty good comedic character, so he navigates the more amusing moments quite well. The story doesn't surprise much but it's not bad at all.
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