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Anna
2019 119 min France, Guadaloupe, Russia, Serbia, United States of America R 18+
★5.9
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Director: Luc Besson
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Description
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.
Budget:
$34M
US Gross:
$7.74M
Worldwide:
$31.63M
Starring
Sasha Luss
Actor
Helen Mirren
Actor
Luke Evans
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Anna is widely regarded as a stylized but derivative espionage thriller that leans heavily on Luc Besson's past successes while failing to replicate their impact. While some viewers enjoy its brisk pacing and slick aesthetic, the consensus highlights a lack of narrative depth, historical inaccuracies, and an underwhelming lead performance.
| Acting | Helen Mirren's portrayal of a cynical intelligence handler is the film's most consistent and praised performance. | |
| Originality | The film is heavily burdened by glaring historical anachronisms, such as the inclusion of modern technology and internet services in a late-1980s Soviet setting. | |
| Acting | Sasha Luss’s lead performance divides viewers: some appreciate her physical presence and model-esque aesthetic, while others find her lacking the emotional depth and charisma necessary to anchor the film. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure, defined by repetitive time-jump title cards and frequent flashbacks, is seen by many as a disruptive and lazy storytelling device. | |
| Production | The film’s visual style and production design are generally credited as being sleek and polished, though opinions differ on whether this compensates for the hollow script. |