KIRI – Profession: Assassin
KIRI – Profession: Assassin

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KIRI – Profession: Assassin

2015
Movie
77 min
Japanese

Kiri was trained as a professional assassin. She carries out missions given by her boss. She has Rui whom she adores like a real younger sister. Rui was also trained as a professional assassin with Kiri. A horrific incident leads to the death of Kiri's mother and Rui losing her voice and right hand. Kiri swears to exact revenge.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Director: Daniel AlgrantGenres: Thriller, Action, Crime

Plot Summary

In the volatile landscape of Colombia, a veteran mercenary is hired for one last mission: to protect a young woman targeted by a dangerous cartel. As the lines between duty and desire blur, he finds himself drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse. His professionalism is tested as he confronts both external threats and his own haunted past.

Critical Reception

KIRI – Profession: Assassin received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised its gritty atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Dominic West, others found the plot predictable and the action sequences uninspired. The film struggled to stand out in a crowded genre, with many reviewers noting its derivative elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for Dominic West's committed performance in a challenging role.

  • Criticism for a formulaic plot that offers little originality.

  • Mixed feelings on the pacing and effectiveness of the action sequences.

Google audience: Audience reviews for KIRI – Profession: Assassin are scarce, but general sentiment indicates a lack of strong engagement. Those who watched often found the film to be a serviceable, if unremarkable, action thriller, with some appreciating the attempt at a darker tone and others feeling it failed to deliver on its potential.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Lady from Shanghai' before being changed to 'KIRI – Profession: Assassin' for its release.

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