Anna
Anna

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Anna

2017
Movie
98 min
English

Two guys steal a haunted doll from a museum with the intention of studying it for a week to capture paranormal phenomena on film. However, things quickly go wrong when the sinister force turns against them.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes49%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users70%
Director: Luc BessonGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

In 1990s Moscow, a beautiful young woman named Anna is recruited by the KGB and molded into a deadly assassin. Her handlers believe she is a tool to be used and discarded, but Anna has other plans. She navigates a treacherous world of espionage, betrayal, and double-crosses, aiming to achieve her own freedom and escape the life that has been imposed upon her.

Critical Reception

Anna received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its stylish action sequences and Luc Besson's distinct directorial flair, others found the plot convoluted and predictable. Audience reception was generally more positive, appreciating the fast-paced nature and the central performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish direction and thrilling action sequences.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and often illogical plot.

  • Sasha Luss delivers a compelling performance as the titular assassin.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's action-packed sequences and the intriguing premise. Some viewers found the plot twists engaging, while others felt it became too complicated. The performance of the lead actress was frequently highlighted as a positive aspect.

Fun Fact

Director Luc Besson wrote the script for 'Anna' five years before it was produced and initially envisioned it as a prequel to his 1990 film 'La Femme Nikita'.

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