The Assignment 1.0
The Assignment 1.0

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The Assignment 1.0

2015
Movie
86 min
French

Enticed by wealth and frightened by evil, Jewish French attorney "Nathan Ganzer's" life changes when he is unexpectedly detained by the French Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) and forced to endure an intense interrogation conducted by "Commissioner David". The agents accuse him of aiding suspected Arab terrorists and skillfully manipulate Ganzer into believing he will be implicated in the next attack on the French soil. Bluffing his way free of the devastating indictments, Ganzer finally discovers his ability to take control of his life and exact revenge on those trying to destroy him.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users45%
Director: Walter HillGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A skilled assassin, Frank Kitchen, is targeted by a powerful crime lord and undergoes a forced gender reassignment surgery. Now known as Grace, she seeks revenge against the surgeon and the crime lord responsible for her transformation. Navigating a dangerous new identity, Grace must confront her past and fight for survival in a brutal underworld.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its execution lacking. While Michelle Rodriguez's performance was sometimes cited as a highlight, the movie struggled with its narrative coherence and thematic exploration. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the premise intriguing but the execution fell flat, resulting in a confusing and unsatisfying narrative.

  • Michelle Rodriguez delivers a committed performance, but it's not enough to salvage the film's convoluted plot.

  • The film attempts to explore themes of identity and revenge but ultimately feels underdeveloped and sensationalized.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the action and Michelle Rodriguez's performance, while many others found the story confusing and underdeveloped. The unique premise did not translate into widespread appeal.

Fun Fact

Director Walter Hill, known for action films like 'The Warriors' and '48 Hrs.', returned to direct this gender-bending action thriller, marking a departure from his typical style.

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