Ava
Ava

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Ava

Movie
24 min
English

This short film tells the story of Ava. A girl in her mid teens struggling with the loss her mother and the heartbreaking betrayal of her once close friends. At a time when Ava needs support, love and nurture she is left feeling abandoned by a family that are struggling with their own grief. Her feelings of loneliness soon change to uncontrollable anger and rage.

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users64%
Director: Thea SharrockGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Ava is a deadly assassin who works for a clandestine organization. When a mission goes wrong, she finds herself targeted by the very people who employed her. Forced to go on the run, Ava must confront her past and fight for her survival, navigating a dangerous world of betrayal and vengeance.

Critical Reception

Ava received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the action sequences uninspired. While Jessica Chastain's performance was generally praised, the film struggled to stand out in the crowded assassin genre, ultimately failing to impress both critics and audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film features a strong lead performance from Jessica Chastain that unfortunately can't salvage a generic plot.

  • Action sequences are often poorly choreographed and lack originality.

  • The supporting cast is underutilized, detracting from the film's potential.

Google audience: Audiences found Ava to be a visually stylish but ultimately forgettable action thriller. While some appreciated Jessica Chastain's commitment to the role, many felt the story was derivative and lacked excitement, with too many plot holes and underdeveloped characters.

Fun Fact

Jessica Chastain reportedly trained extensively for months, including Krav Maga and various combat techniques, to prepare for the physically demanding role of Ava.

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