American Ultra ((top)) • No Survey

"And if I refuse?"

"Michael Howell. Asset designation: Ultra. You were part of the 'Lavender Thistle' program. We induced high-level tactical and linguistic conditioning using a proprietary blend of psilocybin, LSD, and a neuro-kinetic catalyst. You’re not a stoner, Michael. You're a weapon who was given a drug habit to keep you docile." American Ultra

Lasseter smiled. "Too late. The program is being decommissioned. That means you, Asset. We've sent a cleanup crew. They're very good. But you… you were our best. So I'm giving you a choice. Come in quietly, and we'll make the end painless. Or activate the final protocol—the 'White Rabbit' sequence—and we'll see what you remember." "And if I refuse

And for the first time in his life, Mike Howell believed he deserved to be happy. "Too late

Upon release, American Ultra was a commercial disappointment. It grossed only $14 million domestically against a $28 million budget. Critics were divided; some praised its originality, while others found the tonal shifts jarring (it currently holds a 43% on Rotten Tomatoes).