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Hitwoman
Kassie Karr stars as Natasha, a hitwoman for hire, who has 17 hits to her credit. Natasha is hired to get rid of a cop by the name of Jack Ellis (Dean Paul Fragola), but before she can do that, she must eliminate Serena (Michelle Caporaletti), a witness the mob wants dead! But Serena isn’t who she appears to be, and Natasha finds herself in a pitched gun battle with her quarry from which the only one will walk away alive. And then if Natasha survives her first encounter, then she must face Jack gun to gun. Also starring Dawn Murphy as Ellis’ partner and Lori Klugman and a go-go dancer with whom Ellis becomes infatuated.
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Plot Summary
A seductive assassin known only as "Kiki" is hired to eliminate a wealthy businessman. However, her mission takes a dangerous turn when she finds herself entangled with a federal agent and a rival assassin. She must use all her deadly skills to survive and uncover the truth behind her assignment.
Critical Reception
Hitwoman (1998) received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and uninspired action sequences. While some acknowledged the performance of lead actress Bai Ling, the film was generally considered a forgettable entry in the action-thriller genre, failing to find a significant audience.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for lead actress Bai Ling's performance.
Criticized for its generic plot and lack of originality.
Action sequences were deemed uninspired and predictable.
Google audience: Audience reception for Hitwoman is minimal due to its limited release and lack of widespread availability. Existing feedback often mirrors critical sentiment, with some viewers finding it a mildly diverting, if flawed, action film, while others found it unengaging.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for a more established action star before Bai Ling was cast in the lead role.
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