Beneath Anna Poliatova's striking beauty lies a secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill to become one of the world's most feared government assassins.
Underneath her striking beauty lies a dark secret that fuels Anna's rise as one of the world's most feared assassins. Trained by the KGB and operating under a five-year contract, Anna must eliminate targets while evading a relentless CIA agent. Her carefully constructed world begins to unravel as she navigates a dangerous game of cat and mouse, questioning her loyalty and her own survival.
Anna received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its convoluted plot and frequent flashbacks detracting from the action. While some praised Sasha Luss's performance and the stylish direction, others criticized the screenplay's inconsistencies and lack of originality, deeming it a generic thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with some enjoying the action sequences and Sasha Luss's portrayal of the titular assassin. However, many found the storyline confusing and lacking in substance, leading to a feeling of disappointment despite the film's visual appeal.
Director Luc Besson cast Sasha Luss, who had previously appeared in his 2017 film 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets', in the lead role without an audition, stating he had 'seen her potential' and knew she was the one.
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