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Assassins
1995 132 min United States of America R 18+
★5.9
Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller
Director: Richard Donner
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Description
Assassin Robert Rath arrives at a funeral to kill a prominent mobster, only to witness a rival hired gun complete the job for him -- with grisly results. Horrified by the murder of innocent bystanders, Rath decides to take one last job and then return to civilian life. But finding his way out of the world of contract killing grows ever more dangerous as Rath falls for his female target and becomes a marked man himself.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$30.3M
Worldwide:
$30.3M
Starring
Sylvester Stallone
Actor
Antonio Banderas
Actor
Julianne Moore
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1996
— Worst Actor
Key opinion
Assassins is widely regarded as a quintessential 90s action thriller that benefits from strong, contrasting performances from its leads. While critics are divided on the screenplay's complexity and pacing, the film is frequently praised for its tense atmosphere and high-stakes duel between characters.
| Acting | Sylvester Stallone delivers a steady, dignified performance as a principled veteran hitman that anchors the film. | |
| Acting | Antonio Banderas portrays a volatile, energetic antagonist whose manic intensity provides a compelling foil to Stallone's stoicism. | |
| Acting | Julianne Moore provides a strong, sophisticated contribution that effectively grounds the action sequences. | |
| Direction | Richard Donner demonstrates technical competence, crafting a series of taut, professional action sequences in his signature style. | |
| Screenplay | The film's screenplay divides viewers: some appreciate its intricate mystery and character-driven plot, while others find the narrative overly complicated and prone to lagging. | |
| Pacing | The three-hour runtime and deliberate pacing serve as a point of contention, with supporters enjoying the tense, slow-burn build-up while detractors find it exhausting and slow. |