


Point of No Return
Hardened criminal Maggie Hayward's consistent violence, even in police custody, ends in the execution chamber. However, top-secret US government agent 'Bob' arranges a staged death, so Maggie can be elaborately trained as a phantom killer and subdued into obedience.
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Plot Summary
A young woman with a history of drug abuse is offered a chance at a new life by a shadowy government agency in exchange for her services as a deadly assassin. Trained to be a perfect killer, she finds herself caught between her handlers and the normal life she craves, especially after falling in love.
Critical Reception
Point of No Return received mixed reviews from critics. While Bridget Fonda's performance and the film's action sequences were often praised, many found the plot to be derivative of other assassination thrillers and noted its stylistic similarities to Luc Besson's 'La Femme Nikita,' on which it is based. The film was moderately successful at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for Bridget Fonda's compelling performance as a reluctant assassin.
- Criticized for its perceived lack of originality and reliance on tropes from the assassin genre.
- Noted for its stylish direction and well-executed action sequences.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight Bridget Fonda's strong lead performance and the film's engaging action. However, some viewers found the plot predictable and felt it didn't quite reach the heights of its French predecessor, 'La Femme Nikita.'
Fun Fact
The film is a remake of the 1990 French film 'La Femme Nikita,' directed by Luc Besson.
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