In the past decade, action and violence in American film has moved towards a more gritty style, some critics say for the better. Instead of asking, “If the sky is the limit, how badass can you be?” films now ask, “Given what you’ve got, let’s see what you can do.”
Steven Soderbergh, the director who brought us “Oceans Eleven” (and its sequels) and “Traffic,” now directs recently released action film “Haywire.” Haywire follows a black ops super soldier (played by real Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Gina Carano) who seeks payback after she is betrayed and set up during a mission.
