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Gunpowder Milkshake is a 2021 action-thriller film directed by Navot Papushado and starring Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Carla Gugino, Michelle Yeoh, and Angela Bassett.
Plot summary
- A family of assassins: The story follows Sam (Karen Gillan), a deadly assassin who works for a powerful crime syndicate called The Firm. She was abandoned by her mother, Scarlet (Lena Headey), also an elite assassin, when she was 12 years old.
- The mission goes wrong: When a high-stakes job goes sideways, Sam must protect an innocent 8-year-old girl named Emily (Chloe Coleman) from a rival gang. Going rogue puts a target on both her and Emily’s backs.
- The Librarians: With danger closing in, Sam seeks help from her mother and her lethal associates, known as “The Librarians” (Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh, and Carla Gugino), a trio of hitwomen who operate out of a secret library armory.
- A gun-wielding sisterhood: The three generations of assassins must learn to trust each other to take on The Firm and its army of henchmen to save themselves and Emily.
Key themes and reception
- Stylish action and choreography: The film is known for its stylized, neon-drenched aesthetic and well-choreographed fight scenes, which draw comparisons to films like John Wick and the work of Quentin Tarantino.
- Female-led cast: It features a predominantly female cast in a typically male-dominated genre, exploring themes of family, loyalty, and female empowerment through violent action.
- Mixed reviews: The movie received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its style and action sequences while others felt it was unoriginal and lacked substance.
- Sequel: A sequel is reportedly in development.
How to watch in the UK
Gunpowder Milkshake was released in the UK on September 17, 2021. It is available to watch on Sky Cinema and streaming platforms like Netflix.
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