American Ultra **

Nima Nourizadeh directed this Thriller. Watch Preview. Cast: Connie Britton, Jesse Eisenberg, John Leguizamo, Kristen Stewart, Topher Grace, Walton Goggins, Bill Pullman. Rated R for strong bloody violence, language throughout, drug use and some sexual content. Running time is one hour and thirty-five minutes.

A seemingly hapless and unmotivated stoner (Jesse Eisenberg) is enjoying his small-town life with his live-in girlfriend (Kristen Stewart), when his world is suddenly turned upside down. Unbeknownst to him, he is actually a highly trained, lethal sleeper agent and someone in the C.I.A. (Grace) wants to exterminate him.

This film has good production values and a very good cast but is severely hampered with a muddled and confusing plot. Because of that, you never really care for any of the characters or what happens to them. I found this film frustrating because with a crisper story and better editing it easily could have been a very good movie. The younger crowd may find this acceptable due to the cast but older patrons are very likely to be disappointed. Also, the film is being called a comedy but I sure didn't find much to laugh at and I don't think you will either.

There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. A large screen is preferable. Theatres/Times.