Violent criminal Maggie Hayward is saved from the execution chamber by mysterious Government agent Bob, and transformed into a deadly killing machine.

I haven't seen this film in years, I remembered only the key scenes, one thing I certainly hasn't forgotten, was the brilliance of Bridget Fonda, she is tremendous as Maggie, her transformation is really quite something, she impresses throughout.

It may look and feel a little dated at times, but it holds up really well, great storytelling, excellent pacing, and plenty of action scenes, there isn't a single boring moment here.

Favourite sequence had to be the moment with The Cleaner, I can't help wondering if the character inspired later films.

The film really does benefit from the incredible music of Nina Simone, the only initiation is the tapping sound at the apartment.

Gabriel Byrne is excellent, Dermot Mulroney does a fine job as the love interest.

Underrated.

7/10.