The film opens with a young Cataleya witnessing the brutal murder of her parents in Bogotá, Colombia, at the hands of a drug lord named Don Luis (Beto Benites). Cataleya manages to escape and flees to the United States, where she is taken in by her uncle Emilio (Cliff Curtis), a criminal with ties to the Colombian drug trade.
The climax of the film occurs as Cataleya (now played by Zoe Saldana) grows into a skilled and deadly assassin. She works as a contract killer for her uncle while secretly plotting to avenge her parents’ deaths. She leaves a signature orchid drawing at each crime scene to taunt law enforcement and draw attention to her quest for justice.
FBI agents James Ross (Lennie James) and his partner Steve Richard (Michael Vartan) become determined to catch Cataleya. As her actions become more audacious and high-profile, her vendetta against Don Luis and his associates intensifies.
The movie features action-packed sequences as Cataleya employs her lethal skills to eliminate her targets. She becomes entangled with law enforcement, leading to a cat-and-mouse game between her and the FBI.
The film climaxes with a final confrontation between Cataleya and Don Luis. In a dramatic and satisfying resolution, she avenges her parents’ deaths, achieving the justice she sought.
“Colombiana” received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Zoe Saldana’s performance and the action sequences but criticism for the predictable plot. The film is known for its intense action scenes and the portrayal of a strong and determined female lead seeking justice.