Ava (2020) isn't a particularly great film, nor a memorable action picture compared to the John Wick series, but it is an admirable feature that shows why Jessica Chastain is both a great dramatic actress and a worthy action star. In Ava, Chastain stars as an elite assassin who is highly trained but despises her job, which led to her alcoholic addiction. Ava's job also strained an old relationship with a former lover (Common) and her bond with her mother and sister. Chastain effectively displays Ava's state of depression, while also showing off her intense fighting and marksman skills.