Gunpowder Milkshake
Overview
Gunpowder Milkshake is a 2021 action thriller film directed by Navot Papushado, starring Karen Gillan as Sam, a young, skilled assassin who works for a powerful organization called "The Firm." She is a third-generation assassin, following in the footsteps of her mother (Lena Headey). She is forced to go on the run after a job goes wrong. She is helped by a group of librarians (Carla Gugino, Michelle Yeoh, and Angela Bassett), who are also assassins. The film is a stylish, violent, and entertaining action film, with a focus on female empowerment. It was a commercial success, becoming one of the most-watched films on Netflix. The film was panned by critics, who criticized its weak plot and its over-reliance on style over substance. The film is a fun, mindless, and entertaining action film, perfect for a night in. The film is a solid, if unremarkable, addition to the female-led action genre.
