Originally posted by Robtard
That wasn't gunkata, she was just shooting a bunch of fools (while performance rave-dance-like hand movements) who were charging her, instead of just shooting her. Preston's opponents at least had the sense to shoot their guns.
I agree. And the foes that Preston were fighting were the best in the world at what they do. Based on how the movie is outlined, the people Preston fought were not only the best in the world, but they were trained with "future" computing technologies that maximized training and combat technique.
This is why I think the fight is much closer.
Violet DID fight some of the world's best genetically engineered and trained soldiers, however, I would put the "cannon fodder" in Preston's world on a higher level.
Now, once we cross over into the Vampires that Violet fought, that's a different story. The vampires Violet fought are supposed to be stronger and faster than any human (special or otherwise.) She handed their asses to them and she fought a whole room of them. This is why I give her the edge over Preston. That...and Violet did the whole "gun gata" style on the people on the roof, faster, and seemingly more efficient than Preston. This is why I say she is the better "gunsman".
However, you made a good point below that could change things.
Originally posted by Robtard
Unless she can dodge bullets or avoid them like Preston, she's getting shot in the head, [left] knee and anus; in that order.
You jest, but this could be a very good point.
I will have to rent and watch Ultraviolet on blu-ray on my 52" LCD 1080p 120hz TV (lulz, I couldn't resist) to review for "bullet dodging" feats that measure up to Preston's or are in the general vicinity.
I don't want to say that Violet is better at hand to hand...they look even sometimes, and others, Preston looks better. But, yeah, Violet looks better most of the time.