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Hitman
2007 89 min France, United States of America, United Kingdom, Turkey R 18+
★5.8
Action, Thriller, Drama
Director: Xavier Gens
🎮 Based on the game
«Hitman»
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Description
A genetically engineered assassin with deadly aim, known only as "Agent 47" eliminates strategic targets for a top-secret organization. But when he's double-crossed, the hunter becomes the prey as 47 finds himself in a life-or-death game of international intrigue.
Budget:
$24M
US Gross:
$39.69M
Worldwide:
$101.28M
Starring
Timothy Olyphant
Actor
Dougray Scott
Actor
Olga Kurylenko
Actor
Awards
2 wins total
Key opinion
Hitman is widely regarded as a divisive and superficial action film that functions as a generic thriller rather than a faithful adaptation of its source material. While some viewers enjoy Timothy Olyphant's lead performance and the film's kinetic action sequences, many critics and gamers criticize its inaccurate depiction of Russia and the departure from the protagonist's cold, calculated characterization.
| Acting | Timothy Olyphant provides a charismatic and watchable lead performance that manages to anchor the film despite significant writing flaws. | |
| action | The action sequences, particularly the gunfights and stylized combat, are effective and provide enough spectacle to entertain fans of the genre. | |
| Adaptation | The film fails as an adaptation because it ignores the core mechanics of the game, such as stealth, professional elegance, and the cold, emotionless nature of Agent 47. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay features a poorly developed supporting cast and a clichéd, predictable plot that sacrifices character depth for commercial appeal. | |
| Culture | The portrayal of Russia is heavily criticized for being a collection of ignorant, stereotypical caricatures and glaring linguistic and cultural errors. | |
| Theme | The emotional connection between the assassin and the female lead is divisive; some find it a compelling addition, while others see it as a forced, unnecessary element that undermines the character's icy persona. |