If you want to see some innovating ass kicking, this is it!

Rating: 8/10 (24 July 2008)

I watched the trailer and went to the theater excepting to see a good action movie filled with great special effects.
That's what I got, but this movie is innovating because, the story has actually some really nice twists! This isn't the usual "he looks like an ordinary man, but with the right training he becomes amazing; after the training he gets a hot girl and lives really happy!"! The twists are really unexpected, and Angelina Jolie's character isn't just another hot/cool chick, she actually has some depth! The humor (sort of reminded me of "Shoot 'em Up") has a great timing, and it keeps the main focus on the action and the story.
The actors did a real good job, but that's what I was expecting from them. James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman were really good!! The action scenes are unrealistic (a bit too superman), but that's what makes the action scenes so cool (he can curve bullets!!). The special effects are great! If you like action you will love this movie. If you are not sure about watching it, give it a chance, it might surprise you.