Review of American Ultra (2015) by Tvnewsguido — 21 Aug 2015

American Ultra is not a stoner comedy.

I know that's how it is being marketed but it's not. It's its own thing.

It is a wholly original take on the whole "sleeper agent who doesn't know he's a sleeper agent" thing with a healthy dose ofAmerican Ultra is not a stoner comedy.

I know that's how it is being marketed but it's not. It's its own thing.

It is a wholly original take on the whole "sleeper agent who doesn't know he's a sleeper agent" thing with a healthy dose of romance, bloody gore and a few "stoner comedy" laughs.

This is also an independent film. It has explosions and big stars but also doesn't stick to conventional wisdom and never goes for the cheap and easy laugh.

I'm making this sound more complicated than it is. American Ultra is a fun movie that is also smart. I had a great time watching and will likely see it again in theaters which is something I hardly ever do.