American Ultra
Lionsgate | Release Date: August 21, 2015
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SethtiferAug 22, 2015
While maybe a little over-hyped, this was still an enjoyable movie. Jesse Eisenburg is in top form as always and Kristen Stewart did not make me want to punch a puppy for once.The supporting cast does a great job of holding the movie togetherWhile maybe a little over-hyped, this was still an enjoyable movie. Jesse Eisenburg is in top form as always and Kristen Stewart did not make me want to punch a puppy for once.The supporting cast does a great job of holding the movie together as well. The action sequences are top notch, and the humor mostly delivers. Some plot points were a bit cliched and honestly a bit lame, but they are minor compared to the rest of the movie.… Expand
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TrilobiteGSep 6, 2015
Sweetest Movie, and most violently beautiful movie of 2015. It has its funny moments granted, but the romance between Mike and Phoebe is really quite superb and unique to cinema. It's got that charming = aggression to it which creates goodSweetest Movie, and most violently beautiful movie of 2015. It has its funny moments granted, but the romance between Mike and Phoebe is really quite superb and unique to cinema. It's got that charming = aggression to it which creates good bonds between characters, it's got a slow start, but it builds into a colourful explosion of blood, weed and love. Amazing!… Expand
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StevieGJDSep 3, 2015
This is an odd movie. The acting is good. It is not boring, though it is neither deep nor terribly meaningful, It feels a little too much like the movie version of a graphic novel that it is. A little too simplistic, a little too obvious.This is an odd movie. The acting is good. It is not boring, though it is neither deep nor terribly meaningful, It feels a little too much like the movie version of a graphic novel that it is. A little too simplistic, a little too obvious. But I liked it.… Expand
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trollkillerAug 23, 2015
Bourne Identitiy meets stoner romance. Terrific, surprisingly touching. Loved it.

Not sure why this post has to be 150 characters....said what I have to say...
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NickLikesMoviesSep 29, 2015
American Ultra oozes fun. The jokes are funny, the action is exciting, the romance is believable. Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart shine in the lead roles and have incredible chemistry. The movie is full of style and directed well. TheAmerican Ultra oozes fun. The jokes are funny, the action is exciting, the romance is believable. Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart shine in the lead roles and have incredible chemistry. The movie is full of style and directed well. The writing is kind of a let down at certain parts but completely works in other parts. Topher Grace is WAY over-the-top and aggravating, same goes for John Leguizamo. Connie Britton adds a nice performance and Tony Hale pops up for a little bit and is really good. All around, American Ultra is a small, fun, movie that is far from perfect but its a nice, easy, quick watch that I recommend.… Expand
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10
ThegodfathersonAug 26, 2015
OH BOY. American Ultra is a damn good movie. Not just because it's stupid, stoner movie fun. But because it's much more than Pineapple Express meets Bourne. There is a solid love element attached to this film, believe it or not, and the filmOH BOY. American Ultra is a damn good movie. Not just because it's stupid, stoner movie fun. But because it's much more than Pineapple Express meets Bourne. There is a solid love element attached to this film, believe it or not, and the film switches between action and comedy to romance very quickly. Jesse Eisneberg is an actor that continues to impress me, film after film, he is funny and energetic in a over the top, insane film. Kristen Stewart is the real star, believe it or not, she managed to be less annoying and more dramatic and she fit the role very well. Guess she is trying very hard to forget the Twilight Saga. There is a lot in this movie that moviegoers can enjoy, Action, Comedy, Romance, Drama, and Thrills. When I mean thrills, I mean THRILLS, not the cheap thrills you get from an Asylum movie. John Leguizamo was very funny as well. Ultra is the most entertaining piece of cinema I have seen this week. And that includes Straight Outta Compton (which was damn brilliant by the way) and that awful Hitman movie. GO WATCH IT!… Expand
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BrianMcCriticNov 26, 2015
An uneven film that in the long run I had a fun time with. The connection of the two lead characters keeps the story going through some absurdities and Topher Grace's over the top performance. Overall the film was going for a feel that someAn uneven film that in the long run I had a fun time with. The connection of the two lead characters keeps the story going through some absurdities and Topher Grace's over the top performance. Overall the film was going for a feel that some other films have done better, but it's still a solid. B… Expand
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mirj626Nov 12, 2015
This movie isn't as bad as people make it seem. I went in just knowing that its about a stoner who's really a spy (of sorts) and that's all. The disappointment from viewers has largely been because of an expectation on which the movie didn'tThis movie isn't as bad as people make it seem. I went in just knowing that its about a stoner who's really a spy (of sorts) and that's all. The disappointment from viewers has largely been because of an expectation on which the movie didn't deliver. To me that is not a problem in the film, that is a problem in the management of expectations. Maybe it was because of the trailer (which I hadn't seen), but that's mostly a problem of the marketing department of the production studio. Either ways not a fault with the movie. The issue was that there was nothing exceptionally original about the movie, but unoriginal doesn't mean not entertainment. 7/10… Expand
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gigiharris17Nov 12, 2015
American Ultra isn't really able to live up to the potential of its principal conceit and whilst it hasn't found much favour at the Box Office we suspect it'll develop into a bit of a cult favourite.

Watch this movie onlineAmerican Ultra isn't really able to live up to the potential of its principal conceit and whilst it hasn't found much favour at the Box Office we suspect it'll develop into a bit of a cult favourite.

Watch this movie online http://www.watchfree.to/watch-2a3c28-American-Ultra-movie-online-free-putlocker.html… Expand
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DJEchoesAug 21, 2015
A film that very much feels like a homage to 1970's exploitation films, American Ultra is a bizarre and fun movie. It nails that "Last House on the Left" or "The Crazies" mismatch in tone and pacing, and while that may be offputting toA film that very much feels like a homage to 1970's exploitation films, American Ultra is a bizarre and fun movie. It nails that "Last House on the Left" or "The Crazies" mismatch in tone and pacing, and while that may be offputting to conventionally-minded viewers, I really enjoyed it. A pretty somber mood and story is hilariously peppered by bursts of violence, gore, and jokes. The last 25 minutes is just badass awesomeness. It might not be for everyone, but it was certainly for me.… Expand
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LowbrowCinemaAug 21, 2015
The first half of AMERICAN ULTRA made me feel the way I felt when I first saw THE TERMINATOR--ballsy, modern, fresh, mean, violent, and outrageously fun! AMERICAN ULTRA is just as good at first with a lovely depth of feeling emanating fromThe first half of AMERICAN ULTRA made me feel the way I felt when I first saw THE TERMINATOR--ballsy, modern, fresh, mean, violent, and outrageously fun! AMERICAN ULTRA is just as good at first with a lovely depth of feeling emanating from Kristen Stewart who once again steels the show. But then there's a character shift that undermines the pleasure and the film eventually becomes just too chaotic with fight scene after fight scene. AMERICAN ULTRA is on to something but it misses the mark unfortunately. Still a terrific time and again, Stewart proves she is a presence to be reckoned with.… Expand
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SMaddenAug 21, 2015
American Ultra somehow manages to be the most romantic film of the year. Tons of fun. Its kind of like if True Romance, Pineapple Express and one of the Bourne films got into a fight at the grocery store.
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tvnewsguidoAug 22, 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.… Expand
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5929Sep 6, 2015
"American Ultra" is hugely enjoyable in unexpected ways. It reminded me of "The Interview" - both films have ideas, but refuse to take them too seriously and communicate them better as a result. Accordingly, in between its fast and fun"American Ultra" is hugely enjoyable in unexpected ways. It reminded me of "The Interview" - both films have ideas, but refuse to take them too seriously and communicate them better as a result. Accordingly, in between its fast and fun moments of well-staged action and stoner pastiche, "American Ultra" manages to work in genuinely touching moments, largely thanks to the chemistry between Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg who are tender and convincing as a couple in love and backed up by a strong supporting cast of indie acting greats. This is one of the few films I've seen this year that I would love to see a sequel to.… Expand
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Movie_Fan_NMDAug 21, 2015
I really enjoyed American Ultra! It's a gory thrill ride with a gooey center. The cast is great and the chemistry between Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg is amazing!!
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justchill4xeAug 21, 2015
American Ultra is less stoner and more love story than you would expect from the trailer, it manages to blend multiple ideas into an interesting and cohesive story. The movie maintains plenty of action and drama while still throwing in someAmerican Ultra is less stoner and more love story than you would expect from the trailer, it manages to blend multiple ideas into an interesting and cohesive story. The movie maintains plenty of action and drama while still throwing in some laughs. Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart have a beautiful rapport that really shines through out the entire film and really helps you connect with the characters. Action sequences manage to be brutal, entertaining and somewhat unconventional. The movie shines when you stop viewing it as Bourne with stoners and see it as a reluctant action hero love story with stoners.… Expand
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8
FajenThygiaAug 22, 2015
An R-rated spin-off of the TV series Chuck. It has many great actors giving decent performances, some inventive action, and ends up being oddly charming throughout. Anyone looking for Natural Born Killers should move on, quickly. TheAn R-rated spin-off of the TV series Chuck. It has many great actors giving decent performances, some inventive action, and ends up being oddly charming throughout. Anyone looking for Natural Born Killers should move on, quickly. The biggest surprise in the film is Kristin Stewart giving a performance that sails way past competent.… Expand
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ledaumasAug 21, 2015
This movie had a wonderful premise that was not used as well as it could have been. It was too serious and bloody towards the end where everyone was getting beat up. If they remake, or make a sequel to this movie and focus on the premise ofThis movie had a wonderful premise that was not used as well as it could have been. It was too serious and bloody towards the end where everyone was getting beat up. If they remake, or make a sequel to this movie and focus on the premise of the guy who isn't aware of his abilities, and his loving and supportive girlfriend, take out the seriousness and make it more cartoonish, that would be a very entertaining movie. As it was, while the movie was very entertaining, just before the end needed to be lightened up.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerJun 3, 2016
It's a movie that feels like an exciting adaption of limited series comic book. Heck, it feels more like a comic book movie than most actual comic book movies. Marvel and DC could learn a lot from "American Ultra" as far as capturing theIt's a movie that feels like an exciting adaption of limited series comic book. Heck, it feels more like a comic book movie than most actual comic book movies. Marvel and DC could learn a lot from "American Ultra" as far as capturing the feeling of a comic panel onscreen. The best part? It's all a completely original idea!

Director Nima Nourizadeh is able to nail every aspect necessary to bring his and writer Max Landis' vision to life. The humor, the heart, the action, and the plot are simply amazing. It's not really what you would expect going into it. It's deep, sweet, violent, and weirdly emotional. The twists and turns are gripping, the characters are lovable, and the romance is real. It nails every aspect required to keep you invested and entertained.

Speaking of the characters, the cast is phenomenal. Eisenberg plays an oddball character unlike anything he's done before. It can easily stand out as one of his best portrayals/characters. However the real star here is a real shocker. It's Kirsten Stewart! Who knew she could act this well? Her chemistry with Eisenberg add the needed emotion and weight to the romance which ends up being so integral to the whole thing. The rest of the cast is just as amazing, also giving some of their best performances. Topher Grace even makes for an excellent villain.

It's just an all around masterpiece. One where all of the ideas click and everything comes together to create some even more incredible than the sum of it's parts. It's a goofy, violent, funny mess with a surprising heart and romance to it. It really is like a comic book brought to life, all vibrant and exciting. Truly like reading panels, only those panels are moving and fully voiced.Turns out that one of the best comic book movies I've ever seen isn't even an actual comic book movie. American Ultra is a masterpiece and I can't recommend it enough. Truly some of the most enjoyable entertainment I have ever partaken in.… Expand
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savagelaAug 28, 2016
Such great acting, such great plotting and character, such good comic timing, such great action direction. What I love most is how Jesse Eisenberg never makes those tough guy faces. He's just an expert, like a stoner chessmaster, and killingSuch great acting, such great plotting and character, such good comic timing, such great action direction. What I love most is how Jesse Eisenberg never makes those tough guy faces. He's just an expert, like a stoner chessmaster, and killing is his talent. Insecurity and indecision in any other actor is annoying, but it's so cute on Jesse. So many great, surprising laughs! I loved it!… Expand
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everlastallMar 6, 2016
Not laugh out loud hilarious, but always clever, charming, and entertaining. And, surprisingly, the romance between the 2 leads carries the film very well and is one of the more believable and better chemistry I've seen on the big screen inNot laugh out loud hilarious, but always clever, charming, and entertaining. And, surprisingly, the romance between the 2 leads carries the film very well and is one of the more believable and better chemistry I've seen on the big screen in quite awhile..… Expand
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HotelCentralSep 11, 2019
Imagine if Rambo or Bourne or any of the uber-killer ego-stroking fantasy roles had been performed by someone with the stage presence of a Woody Allen and you'll be close to understanding the off-beat appeal of American Ultra.

The plot isImagine if Rambo or Bourne or any of the uber-killer ego-stroking fantasy roles had been performed by someone with the stage presence of a Woody Allen and you'll be close to understanding the off-beat appeal of American Ultra.

The plot is basically a conspiracy theory come true. If you believe that kind of stuff then there's a lot of deep dark secrets revealed by this film. If you know crazy when you see it then this film is a whole bunch of fun. Of course, if you harbor secret fantasies about being someone like Wick et al then there's nothing much left to say. But if you can appreciate a tale about a geeky stoner sort of dude thrust into the extraordinary without even recognizing his own surreal abilities, then this is the film for you.

It’s quirky, funny at times, full of action sequences that sometimes boggle the mind, and in the end it gives you a mild surprise that we all should have seen coming.

If you don’t like American Ultra then you have no sense of humor and you take yourself far too seriously.… Expand
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belcomar000Sep 2, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was at the very least a fun movie! It felt over the top in parts with just enough ridiculousness for me. It was rather predictable in parts, but i still managed to enjoy the "twists"… Expand
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LoxoxGJan 22, 2016
A good movie . Un poco de humor, cargado de adrenalina. Esto es realmente fantastico. Las actuaciones de sus protagonistas, magistrales. Muy bien por la productora y el director.
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Dragonfly44May 6, 2018
I don’t see the hate for this movie. It isn’t bad. A little out there but I enjoyed it. It’s a good movie. Rating - 75%
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Rcavey92212Mar 15, 2020
Jesse Eisenberg (Now you see me) stars as Mike Howell a stoner who has a phobia of traveling and works a dead end job at a grocery mart. One fateful night he is attacked by two men and kills them efficiently and discovers he is actually aJesse Eisenberg (Now you see me) stars as Mike Howell a stoner who has a phobia of traveling and works a dead end job at a grocery mart. One fateful night he is attacked by two men and kills them efficiently and discovers he is actually a secret agent whose been targeted by the evil new boss played by a douchey but cute Topher Grace (70s Show). Kristen Stewart (Twilight) stars as his amazingly bad ass girlfriend and Connie Britton (Nashville) is fun as his ex trainer. The movie is ultra violent, creative and stylishly executed. It's definitely a fun, unique cinematic experience that's criminally underseen. The movie barely broke even worldwide but it's definitely worth a watch.

Budget: $28m
Domestic Box Office: $14m
Worldwide Box Office: $27m

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