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keep a straight face." Part of the appeal of Fox according to Jolie, and I agree, is that Fox is "like a soldier. She's not out for a boyfriend or relationships." She doesn't see herself as sexy or gorgeous and as a result, she is "very casual about her body...throwing it over a car wearing a cocktail dress and heels." This makes the character and performance even more intriguing and irrisistable.

Personalizing the part, not only were Jolie's many tattoos showcased as part of Fox, but temporary ones were added with Bekmamatov focusing on those "related to this sense of justice" as they were intrigal to the theme. " I have 'Strength of Will' in one language, and we added it in four other languages on my arm." Even quotes from Winston Churchill's "blood toil, tears and sweat" speech were included.

Talk about a surprise though. James McAvoy as Wesley Gibson. Outstanding. His put-upon antics are lovingly hilarious and his comedic timing flawless. Not known for action or adventure, McAvoy's physicality is beyond impressive. This is the most well-rounded full-bodied performance of his career. Most notable, however, is his going toe-to-toe with Morgan Freeman. And what about Freeman? As Sloan, he oozes mysterious cool with a collected calm that belies Sloan's true purpose and nature. And with the quickness of a master magician, can turn on a dime, showing entirely different persona. Magnificent to watch Freeman in action.

And ladies, look out for Thomas Kretschmann as Cross. Gorgeous, talented. As if your heart won't already be racing from the film's adrenalin rush, Kretschmann will definitely have yours beating faster. As Cross, he provides an authentic moral grounding or centering, along with veteran Terence Stamps' Petwarsky, that is courageous and affirming.

Based on the graphic cult "comic book" novel and series created by Mark Millar and J.G. Jones, screenwriters Michael Brandt, Derek Haas and Chris Morgan do a more than acceptable adaptation, keeping dialogue to a minimum (boding well with the thematic secrecy of The Fraternity), punctuating drama and action with comedy impeccably executed and delivered by the actors and letting Bekmambetov run wild with his patented brand of other-wordly exhilaration. Importantly, the writers spent time delving into the backstory of The Fraternity and the character of Wesley providing depth and reason to the story.

A humble man, Bekmambetov describes the movie magic as "witchcraft." "You never know how it works. How shots will

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