A 16-year-old international assassin yearning for a "normal" adolescence fakes her own death and enrolls as a senior in a suburban high school. She quickly learns that being popular can be more painful than getting water-boarded.
A teenage assassin, codenamed "8" (Hailee Steinfeld), yearns for a normal high school life. She fakes her own death to enroll in a suburban Oregon high school. However, her past catches up with her when her former agency targets her, forcing her to team up with her new friends to survive.
Barely Lethal received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its energetic action sequences and the performances of its young cast, it was often criticized for its predictable plot and uneven tone.
Google audience: Audience reviews were divided, with many enjoying the action and the chemistry between the lead actresses. However, a significant portion found the plot to be uninspired and the humor to be hit-or-miss.
The film's director, Kyle Newman, is married to actress Jaime King, who plays the character 'Liz Le mexicano' in the film.
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