Shane Black's scenario is a load of nonsense of course, but great fun. Geena Davis seems to relish role of mother who regains memory as Government assassin, Samuel L Jackson fun in support. It's great actually to watch a super-woman kick the asses of the bad guys.
Guillermo Navarro lights the action richly - particularly a lovely explosion of a miniature truck and bridge (credits also include operator of mechanized deer!)
Has quite a few commonalities with Lethal Weapon, Christmas setting being just one of them.
The girl is Yvonne Zima. bad guys are Craig Bierko, Patrick Malahide, David Morse; with Brian Cox, Tom Amandes.
Edited by William Goldenberg (Argo, The Imitation Game, Seabiscuit, Pleasantville) in such a way that you don't notice its supreme efficiency.
Music by Alan Silvestri.
Shane's latest completed film is Iron Man 3, but soon to be released The Nice Guys - with Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe about 70s private eyes - is a must; also features Yvonne Zima..
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