Jesse Eisenberg, as Mike, a stoner of the first order apparently totally unaware that he's highly trained to be something more interesting than that, is, as usual, fun to watch. Make no mistake, this is a violent film, and I'm not always much in favor of ultra-violence, but by the same token, I do enjoy a good action flick and this is one. Not usually much of a fan of Kristen Stewart, but she was very good in this picture as Phoebe, Mike girlfriend and as we discover, much more. Connie Britton was wonderful as Victoria and I really did like Tony Hale – I will always think Arrested Development first and foremost regarding this guy – was great as Petey. Lots of action, a twist, blood and blasts galore. I don't know why I liked it so much, but I did. I think I'll end up watching it again when it comes out in DVD. But then again, maybe it's because I'm such a Jesse Eisenberg fan. See it if you like action. Don't if too much violence bothers you.
Review of American Ultra
