Kate Beckinsale turns rage into Art in Jolt: 'Might as well put it to good use'

"'I Hurt People': Kate Beckinsale's Electrifying Outburst in 'Jolt'"

As reported by Variety back in July 2021, renowned genre veteran Kate Beckinsale exploded onto our screens in the action film 'Jolt,' where she played the violently inclined vigilante, Lindy, a character whose talent for vengeance and destruction is as exceptional as it is unsettling.

"Harnessing Explosive Rage: Kate Beckinsale's Volcanic Protagonist"

In 'Jolt,' Beckinsale's Lindy is a character of explosive complexity. She suffers from intermittent explosive disorder, a neurological malady that triggers a terrifying surge of near-superhuman strength and deadly martial skills whenever her anger peaks. Equipped with an experimental electrode device designed by her all-purpose life coach, Dr. Munchin (Stanley Tucci), she attempts to quell her volcanic tantrums and achieve some semblance of normalcy. But, as Lindy says herself, "Some people cry... I hurt people. Might as well put it to good use."

"Action, Comedy and Heart: Kate Beckinsale's Fiery Balance in 'Jolt'"

With a script teeming with comical darkness, director Tanya Wexler shapes 'Jolt' into an engrossing roller-coaster ride that blends gritty action and tongue-in-cheek humor. Beckinsale shines in the real and fantasy fight sequences, displaying a kinetic grace and authoritative physicality that has made her a cult favorite, particularly for fans of the 'Underworld' franchise. She also cleverly juxtaposes aggressive snark with emotional vulnerability, a combination that makes Lindy's vendetta against those suspected of murdering her blind date, Justin (Jai Courtney), both believable and compelling.

As for supporting characters, Bobby Cannavale and Laverne Cox deliver an engaging performance as the two unyielding homicide cops, each offering their unique blend of sweet teddy-bearish persona and industrial-grade surliness, respectively.

Notably, Susan Sarandon makes a fleeting appearance at the tail end of 'Jolt' as a mysterious figure, opening the door for potential sequels. While Beckinsale seemed less than thrilled about this possibility back then, fans eagerly await to see if Lindy's saga of rage and revenge continues.

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