Deadly Maria
Deadly Maria

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Deadly Maria

1993
Movie
106 min
German

40-year Maria is living in a monotonous and deadlocked marriage with her husband. In addition, she has to take care of her ill despotic father. One day, she falls in love with her sensitive neighbour Dieter. But her attempt to leave her gloomy everyday life behind leads straight into tragedy.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Michael HonigGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Maria, a former assassin seeking a normal life, is forced back into her violent past when her former associates target her and her new family. She must use her deadly skills to protect herself and her loved ones from the relentless pursuit of those who want her silenced. The film follows her struggle to escape her history and confront the dangerous figures from her former life.

Critical Reception

Deadly Maria received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the action sequences, the overall consensus pointed to a formulaic thriller that failed to offer anything new to the genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it an unremarkable entry in the action-thriller category.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot that offers few surprises.

  • Maria Conchita Alonso's performance is a highlight, but it's not enough to save the movie.

  • Action sequences are competent but lack originality.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more serious crime drama, but studio interference led to the incorporation of more action elements.

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