Ava
Ava

Ava

2020Movie96 minEnglish

A black ops assassin is forced to fight for her own survival after a job goes dangerously wrong.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users58%
Director: Tate TaylorGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Ava is a deadly assassin who works for a clandestine organization that eliminates high-profile targets. When a mission goes wrong, Ava finds herself on the run from the very people who employed her. She must use all her skills to survive and uncover the truth behind the betrayal. The film follows Ava as she navigates a dangerous world of espionage and revenge, confronting her past and fighting for her future.

Critical Reception

Ava received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised Jessica Chastain's performance and the action sequences, many found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. The film's violent content was also a point of contention for some viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Jessica Chastain's committed performance in a physically demanding role.
  • Criticized for a derivative plot that borrows heavily from other assassin thrillers.
  • Noted for its stylish action but found to be lacking in narrative depth and character development.

Google audience: Google users were divided on Ava. Many appreciated the high-octane action and Chastain's star power, finding it an entertaining, albeit flawed, popcorn flick. However, a significant portion of viewers found the story cliché and predictable, with some expressing disappointment in the underdeveloped characters and convoluted plot points.

Fun Fact

The film's script was originally written with a male protagonist in mind, but Jessica Chastain's involvement led to the character being rewritten as female.

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6 reviews
itsogs

itsogs

This movie was great for entertainment, the action was there, and the story was believable, although sometimes a little strange. All in all, I would watch this again. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
jw

jw

**special mix** Double Scotch, but ice?! Well, some like it. Part of the story is standard thriller fare by now - the professional assassin becoming hunted. Some over-the-top action scenes there. Another part is the dysfunctional but...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Great watch, will likely watch again, and do recommend. This is probably one of the best assassin movies I've ever seen ("Smokin' Aces", "Kill Me Three Times" and "Hanna" come to mind as others), the best thing it does is be refreshing,...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Great watch, will likely watch again, and do recommend. This is probably one of the best assassin movies I've ever seen ("Smokin' Aces", "Kill Me Three Times" and "Hanna" come to mind as others), the best thing it does is be refreshing,...
wildhunt1

wildhunt1

**Overall Score: 4.6/5, 4.5/5 Stars, 9/10 Stars** It's rare when you buy a movie unseen an end up enjoying it. I have always been a fan of Jessica Chastain, so when I saw a new movie with her in it, I knew I had to at least give it a sh...
Adam Rife

Adam Rife

This movie started out really slow, the middle was really slow and the end was predictable and slow, nice to see Gina Davis but if you want a decent movie watch something else.