Haywire

This is the new Steven Soderberg movie that I wasn't sure about. What, another high-action, speeding car movie? All doubt has now been erased and I mourn the decision by the director who is considering retiring from film making, from what I've read. The next Bond movie can aspire to being this good. Great leading lady (newcomer Gina Carano) moving through various European and U.S., locations with an all-star cast and a nifty storyline and a music score that had me paying attention-something I never do. Excellent movie from top to bottom. Gets the first entry in my best movies of 2012.      Feb. 8