Assassin
Assassin

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Assassin

2023
Movie
88 min
English

A private military operation invents futuristic microchip tech that enables the mind of an agent to inhabit the body of another person to carry out covert, deadly missions. But when an agent is killed during a secret mission, his wife takes his place in an attempt to bring the man responsible to justice.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Jesse AtlasGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, a former elite operative is pulled back into the shadows for one last mission. He must travel back in time to prevent a catastrophic event orchestrated by a shadowy organization. Facing technologically advanced adversaries and the paradoxes of temporal manipulation, he races against the clock to secure humanity's future.

Critical Reception

Assassin received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with praise for its action sequences and visual effects often overshadowed by criticism of its thin plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences seemed to have a slightly more favorable view, appreciating the sci-fi elements and the performances of its cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious sci-fi premise and kinetic action.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and predictable narrative beats.

  • Visuals and fight choreography were noted as highlights.

Google audience: Audience reviews were divided, with some viewers enjoying the action and time-travel concepts, while others found the story lacking in depth and originality.

Fun Fact

The film features a prominent role for actress Kelly Hu, known for her action-oriented roles in films like 'The Scorpion King' and 'X2: X-Men United'.

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Better than IMDB made it out to be. IMDB reflects simpletons which is why I am here an not there. The reason why many downvoted this movie was simply because in the last years Bruce Willis' movies declined in quality - however, this mo...

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