HAYWIRE

The plot is as follows, a covert operative gets double crossed by her own handler and then decides to seek revenge on said handler and everyone involved in the betrayal. The plot is as generic as they come; hell hath no fury like a woman scorned only this time its set in the world of international espionage. The spy lingo is interesting during the few times it’s used. The male actors in the film pull off decent performances but the lead character played by amateur actress/professional MMA fighter Gina Carano is mundane. She is indeed a fish out of water and director Steven Soderbergh should be flogged for this gimmicky casting choice. The only two redeeming qualities of the film is the cinematography with its vibrant colour palette and the unique score music. Soderbergh’s artsy action flick flounders because he pays too much attention to the look of the film and neglects the all important story.

Rating: 5/10

S. V. Fernando