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Chase20Jul 14, 2021

i thought it was wonderful lots of action and fighting also a pretty good story

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JunghovaJul 14, 2021

Karen Gillan was great. Not sure why everyone is hating it. I had a fun time for a silly popcorn flick.

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TesseractApr 3, 2022

Guess who doesn’t like this movie? I’ll give you a hint, it’s the same trash that gave the monumentally stupid and awful “Run Hide Fight” glowing reviews. And great job of completely giving up on policing/moderation, MetaCritic! We now get toGuess who doesn’t like this movie? I’ll give you a hint, it’s the same trash that gave the monumentally stupid and awful “Run Hide Fight” glowing reviews. And great job of completely giving up on policing/moderation, MetaCritic! We now get to see comments filled with anti-semitism, racism, and sexism by mouth-breather scum all over the place.… Expand

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TVJerryJul 15, 2021

If you enjoy watching chicks kick ass, this movie nails it. Karen Gillan plays an assassin who gets into trouble with the crime org that pays her. Into the fray comes her mom (Lena Headey) and several other women (Angela Bassett, MichelleIf you enjoy watching chicks kick ass, this movie nails it. Karen Gillan plays an assassin who gets into trouble with the crime org that pays her. Into the fray comes her mom (Lena Headey) and several other women (Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh and Carla Gugino). This movie is over the top in many ways, including the particulars of this underworld. The action is plentiful with lots of hard knock hand-to-hand and gun battles. Fortunately, director Navot Papushado manages to create original ways to dispense brutality, often with a comic book approach that renders it less violent and more cool. The final showdown is especially fun.… Expand

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jeethjohnpJul 14, 2021

The movie does not take itself seriously. It is a fun movie with some great visuals, some good and inventive action set-pieces, a quirky humour sense and good acting. Overall, a great movie!

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psyberdelicJul 19, 2021

It's a black comedy... It isn't meant to be taken seriously... I enjoyed the absurdity of the shootouts because they were funny... If you approach it as something to be laughed with and not at you might find yourself enjoying it...

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manningn15Aug 8, 2021

Gunpowder Milkshake was awesome. The fight scenes were badass, the fight choreography was outstanding. The performances from Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Michelle Yeoh, Carla Gugino, Angela Bassett, and Chloe Coleman were exceptional, to meGunpowder Milkshake was awesome. The fight scenes were badass, the fight choreography was outstanding. The performances from Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Michelle Yeoh, Carla Gugino, Angela Bassett, and Chloe Coleman were exceptional, to me they are one of the best acting ensembles I've ever seen. The costumes were excellent especially ones wore by Carla Gugino, Michelle Yeoh, Angela Bassett, Karen Gillan, and Lena Headey. The makeup and hairstyling was superb especially on Carla Gugino, Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh, and Lena Headey. This was an A+ movie to me.… Expand

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seabassreviewsDec 23, 2021

i need prequels, sequels, spin-offs and an entire expanded Gunpowder Universe. I'm gonna watch this at least two more times ! this movie is gonna make The 355 look bad when it comes out later on in the year, not to put them in competition buti need prequels, sequels, spin-offs and an entire expanded Gunpowder Universe. I'm gonna watch this at least two more times ! this movie is gonna make The 355 look bad when it comes out later on in the year, not to put them in competition but this was miles better than Black Widow.… Expand

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Stream2BigScreeJul 18, 2021

Gunpowder Milkshake premiered on Netflix this weekend with an intriguing title and a top-notch cast. The high octane, action flick directed by Navot Papushado is full of style but low on originality as it borrows from John Wick and Kill BillGunpowder Milkshake premiered on Netflix this weekend with an intriguing title and a top-notch cast. The high octane, action flick directed by Navot Papushado is full of style but low on originality as it borrows from John Wick and Kill Bill schools of assassin cinema. Here’s the story: Sam (Karen Gillan) was abandoned by her mother, Scarlet (Lena Headey), when she was only 12 years old. Scarlet was an assassin, who had to leave her daughter after a job went wrong. Sam was left to be raised by the crime syndicate, The Firm, who expect to to carry out their bidding with precision and ruthlessness. On a fateful job, Sam kills a man, who got caught up in a situation because he’s trying to protect his 8 year old daughter, Emily (Chloe Coleman). Sam takes it upon her to protect Emily and dismantle The Firm as they turn on her with the help of the Librarian (Michelle Yeoh, Angela Bassett, and Carla Gugino). Girl power, butt kicking and lots of shooting ensue.

As these action thrillers go, the viewer wants to be grabbed and never let go of until the final shots. Unfortunately, Gunpowder Milkshake does not do that. Sure, there are early action sequences that are entertaining like a funny fight between Sam and some henchmen in a bowling alley, but there is a lot of exposition and these early fights get repetitive. Unlike a lot of movies these days, I must commend Papushado, who co-wrote this film, on writing an original story as so many are based on other IP. Sequels and franchises abound. Papushado, however, seems to have culled together this story from a mish-mosh of other assassin plots and stuck an ensemble of women in the main roles. Even though it’s an original story, it lacks originality in the plot and the derivative nature of the story is not so great. On the other hand, it really doesn’t matter the ins-and-outs of the story because we’re really just here for the fighting and action.

In the plus column for Gunpowder Milkshake, the ensemble of women here is a big draw. Game of Thrones fans want to see Lena Headey as an action star. She’s fierce and smart. She even gets some good one liners, here and there. As a mother-daughter story, the movie tries to put some emotional stakes to the story between Sam and Scarlet. It works somewhat. The other standouts are the trio of Angela Bassett, Carla Gugino and Michelle Yeoh. Whenever these three are on screen, you know it is going to be fire. The energy infused in the film comes from these women taking the reins and never letting go. In fact, their all-too-brief scene in the first hour probably hurts the film because you’re just waiting for them to come back. Bassett, Gugino and Yeoh almost save the movie in the second hour.

I’ll also give a quick shout out to the costume design. There is a lot of color used throughout the film. Neon is a striking motif that the filmmakers have used. The color and costumes add to the energy and visual depth of the film. Lastly, some of the action scenes, especially in the second half, are quite cool when it goes beyond the same-old-same-old shoot outs. The characters get to be clever and athletic, which is always entertaining.

I suspect there will be a sequel and, hopefully, the filmmakers will realize that the gold for the Gunpowder Milkshake franchise is in Lena Headey, Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh and Carla Gugino. Take note, Papushado.

Ultimately, Gunpowder Milkshake is a fine action thriller with an unoriginal assassin plot but with a great supporting cast. There is a lot of style here and, if you like shoot-outs, then you will have your fill of those as well. For me, this is a good stream on a Saturday night with a bowl of popcorn, if you can get through the slow and repetitive first hour. For those looking for a John Wick and Kill Bill mash-up, grab your big box of popcorn and enjoy.… Expand

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BigEggsKitchenJul 17, 2021

There are some great shots here, but some serious misfires on the music during fight scenes, they don’t compliment each other well. But Overall it was a fun movie with some clever ideas and worth a watch

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MetacriticOnurOct 21, 2021

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MahnoorKhanJul 28, 2021

Gunpowder Milkshake movie is stylish, beautiful, action-packed, violent, and funny. The action sequence was a mixture of John Wick and Jackie Chan. Director Navot Papushado and Cinematographer Michael Seresin transform a generic script into aGunpowder Milkshake movie is stylish, beautiful, action-packed, violent, and funny. The action sequence was a mixture of John Wick and Jackie Chan. Director Navot Papushado and Cinematographer Michael Seresin transform a generic script into a blast. There was a smart use of a camera and lightning. The music, color grading, costumes, makeup, production design, and the whole atmosphere was brilliant.

I loved the library scenario and the classic literature language used for the guns. It reminds me of the John Wick movie.

The script was decent and predictable to some extent but the direction and Cinematography made it more interesting. Also, I can't forget the funny fighting moments. So It's a must-watch movie.… Expand

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tay2Jul 23, 2021

People like to overthink the quality of movies and they end up ignoring if they enjoyed it. I liked it. It was fun, slick, clever and obviously had a female John Wick flavor to it. But that's not a bad thing. It could have used better, morePeople like to overthink the quality of movies and they end up ignoring if they enjoyed it. I liked it. It was fun, slick, clever and obviously had a female John Wick flavor to it. But that's not a bad thing. It could have used better, more memorable villains and a stronger, more creative plot. Also, why is it always Russians? But other than that I enjoyed it. That's good enough for me.… Expand

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sanctuarydecineDec 25, 2021

i need prequels, sequels, spin-offs and an entire expanded Gunpowder Universe. I'm gonna watch this at least two more times ! this movie is gonna make The 355 look bad when it comes out later on in the year, not to put them in competition buti need prequels, sequels, spin-offs and an entire expanded Gunpowder Universe. I'm gonna watch this at least two more times ! this movie is gonna make The 355 look bad when it comes out later on in the year, not to put them in competition but this was miles better than Black Widow.… Expand

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lamborJul 25, 2021

It's fun, but the music choices are poor throughout and I can't help but feel given the awesome cast, that it should have been better than it was. More Michelle Yeoh could have added to it for sure.

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DangerDave1409Dec 21, 2022

I enjoyed the movie even though it was hilariously stupid, especially in the dialogues. But an amazing movie after a hard day of work. Nice cast too :)

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