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While the film’s script meanders through muddy geopolitics filled with social commentary, Davis’s performance stands out as a beacon of authenticity. She embodies a fierce toughness—never superhuman—that makes her character believable and compelling. Her powerful presence, especially in scenes of brutal combat and emotional resilience, keeps viewers tethered amidst the film’s many narrative missteps. Critics and audiences alike have heaped praise on her, recognizing that she is the real star and perhaps the only reason to endure the film’s many imperfections.