(The husband had a friend who got on the wrong side of a local drug kingpin.)

At least Liam Neeson already had a particular set of skills to begin with.

on the day she was murdered.

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In a world whereJohn WickandAtomic Blondeexist, ho-hum shootouts in drug dens feel like a waste of time.

There are stunts, but no choreography; theres violence, but no impact.

Even a random Method Man appearance three-fourths of the way through the film doesnt make it fun.

Only Garners inimitable charm and a 100-minute runtime make this film at all watchable.

All of us, but especially Jennifer Garner, deserve better.D+