Hitman
Hitman

Hitman

2018Movie25 minEnglish

A meticulous and ruthless assassin is on an assignment. The only things that stand between him and his victim's violent demise are his ageing body, his hypochondria and a keen eye for good liquor.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users45%
Director: Timur BekmambetovGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A professional assassin known only as "Agent 47" is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse when he targets a beautiful woman who may hold the key to his past. As he uncovers secrets about his own origins, he finds himself pursued by a relentless Interpol agent and a shadowy organization determined to exploit his unique abilities.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its action sequences uninspired. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to a disappointing box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the style and substance of its source material.
  • Predictable plot and uninspired action.
  • A forgettable entry in the video game adaptation genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's unoriginal story and lack of engaging action sequences. Many felt it failed to capture the essence of the popular video game franchise.

Fun Fact

While often mistaken for a direct adaptation of the video games, the 2018 'Hitman' film is actually a sequel to the 2007 film 'Hitman', though it features a different cast and a slightly altered continuity.

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