Fans of writer-director Steven Soderbergh know him to be one of the most interesting filmmakers in the biz. From his beginnings with independent films, to blockbusters and documentaries, the Oscar-winner is constantly thinking up new ways to tell unique stories with film.
For his latest effort, "Haywire," the idea came to Soderbergh after seeing MMA fighter-turned-first-time actress Gina Carano in action in the cage.
The film puts Carano front and center as a black ops super soldier who seeks the ultimate revenge after she is betrayed by her colleagues. Those colleagues are played by the very capable Ewan McGregor, Channing Tatum, Michael Fassbender, Antonio Banderas and Michael Douglas.
What do you get when you take 
"Ocean's Eleven" (and beyond) director 
Just because 
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In Honor Of 'Haywire': Ten Female Badasses Tougher Than Their Male Co-Stars
Posted 1/20/12 11:00 am EST by MTV Movies Team in Commentary
By Ryan Rigley
With the release of "Haywire" and "Underworld: Awakening" this weekend, the box office is in for a heaping helping of badass women. Both Gina Carano and Kate Beckinsale play the role of strong, female protagonist that make the men around them look like little boys. If they get stabbed or shot at, they barely even flinch. Punch them, and they'll punch you right back. These women are tough as nails, but you shouldn't think of them as woman. That would be a mistake.
Here's a list of some of the biggest and best badass female characters to ever grace the silver screen with their presence.
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Tags Gina Carano, Haywire, kate beckinsale, underworld, Underworld: Awakening