Ava is a 2020 action thriller film directed by Tate Taylor and starring Jessica Chastain, Colin Farrell, John Malkovich, Common, and Geena Davis. The movie centers on Ava Faulkner (Chastain), a skilled assassin who works for a mysterious black ops organization run by a man named Simon (Malkovich).
At the beginning of the film, Ava is sent on a mission to kill a high-ranking member of a criminal organization in Saudi Arabia. However, the job goes wrong, and Ava is forced to flee the country and return to the United States. Back home, she discovers that her former lover Michael (Common) has moved on and is now engaged to her sister Judy (Davis). Meanwhile, Ava's handler, Duke (Farrell), is tasked with taking her out because she knows too much about the organization's operations.
As Ava fights to stay alive, she begins to question the morality of the work she has been doing, and the loyalty of those around her. She also has to confront her own past, including her strained relationship with her mother and her traumatic experiences in the military.
The film features intense fight scenes, exotic locations, and a stellar cast. It has been praised for Chastain's performance and the strong female lead character, but criticized for its predictable plot and lack of originality. Overall, Ava is a fast-paced, entertaining action movie that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.