Ava
Ava

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Ava

2023
Movie
103 min
English

After the death of her best friend, Ava is thrown into her senior year of high school alone.

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes19%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users56%
Director: Tate TaylorGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Ava is a deadly assassin who works for a black ops organization, traveling the globe to eliminate targets. When a mission goes terribly wrong, she is forced to fight for her own survival while trying to reunite with her estranged family. As she is hunted by those she once served, Ava must confront her past and make difficult choices to secure her future.

Critical Reception

Ava received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the action sequences uninspired. While Jessica Chastain's performance was sometimes praised, the film struggled to stand out in the crowded action thriller genre. Audiences had a similarly lukewarm response, with the film failing to make a significant impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a strong lead performance, the film suffers from a generic plot and unoriginal action.

  • Lacks the stylistic flair and depth to differentiate itself from other assassin thrillers.

  • A forgettable entry in the genre with a rushed narrative.

Google audience: Google users were divided, with some appreciating the action and Jessica Chastain's role, while many found the story to be unoriginal and the pacing uneven.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Jessica Chastain trained extensively in martial arts, including Krav Maga, for her role as Ava, undergoing rigorous physical preparation for the demanding action sequences.

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