Girl Power


Three generations of women fight back against a common threat in a female-led action film that serves up a cocktail of kickassery.

Article Published on 16.08.2021

Words Aaron Potter

After playing a key role in the fight against Thanos in Avengers: Endgame, Karen Gillan lays down her blades and picks up a pair of pistols in this rambunctious actioner that’s set to deliver shootouts and style in spades.

Gillan plays Sam, a young assassin who’s drawn back into the business of killing by the ruthless crime syndicate that raised and trained her. Known only as The Firm, they instruct Sam to complete a mission. But when Sam ignores their orders and protects an eight-year-old girl they told her to kill, The Firm’s army of assassins turn their sights on Sam.

Luckily, she’ll have a little help in the form of Lena Headey, who stars as Sam’s mum and former leader of the sisterhood of assassins, both of which makes for a dangerous combination that proves how strong familial bonds can be.

Mother and daughter fight side by side in a wholly original movie that sees breakout director Navot Papushado put his stamp on the action genre with a stylish and star-studded actioner that also includes Michelle Yeoh, Angela Bassett, and Carla Guigino. Who needs John Wick? These sisters are doing it for themselves!

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