Like the Matrix (before they ruined it with the second one)

Rating: 9/10 (26 June 2008)

This movie will redefine your understanding of the action movie, and I'm not just talking about the bullet-bending thing. Don't get me wrong, I loved the idea of non-linear projectiles.
Be warned though. It is somewhat gruesome at times. That having been said, I truly appreciated that they showed how truly ugly real elite combat training would HAVE to be. I've always hated when someone goes from an ordinary guy to the best in the world over the course of a montage and without suffering at all.
The music, the cinematography, and the acting were all off the chart. But the direction out-shined it all. The director managed to tease out a whole new side of Angelina Jolie, told a compelling story, and led the audience on an incredible journey of surprises. And not lame, M. Night Shyamalan surprises, but real surprises, like the Prestige (which you should see if you haven't).
I highly recommend this movie.