“The Gray Man” (*** out of four) was an adrenalized Netflix action adventure about a skilled C.I.A. operative (Ryan Gosling) who is brought back into action by his grizzled mentor (Billy Bob Thornton) but it turns out they are both targeted by a vindictive former colleague (Chris Evans) for extinction leading to a chase in which worldwide destruction hangs in the balance. Too long overall and a bit too jokey at times but so fast-paced and packed with action and nonstop intrigue that it’s fun to watch and more than gives you your money’s worth. Gosling’s understating is a nice counterbalance to Evans who makes a very entertaining villain.