American Ultra

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. (07/05/2022)

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. (11/22/2015)

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. (11/23/2015)