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Hitman: Agent 47
2015 96 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 16+
★4.7
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Aleksander Bach
🎮 Based on the game
«Hitman»
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Description
An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$22.47M
Worldwide:
$81.97M
Starring
Rupert Friend
Actor
Hannah Ware
Actor
Zachary Quinto
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Hitman: Agent 47 is widely regarded as a flawed video game adaptation that prioritizes generic, CGI-heavy action spectacles over the stealth, strategy, and atmospheric depth of the source material. While some viewers appreciate the film as a passable standalone action movie, most critics and fans agree that it fundamentally misrepresents the character and core mechanics of the franchise.
| Adaptation | The film consistently abandons the game’s signature stealth and tactical planning in favor of loud, conventional action sequences. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is frequently described as nonsensical, relying on illogical character decisions and a convoluted backstory that deviates from established canon. | |
| Score | The score by Marco Beltrami is consistently highlighted as a high-quality element that stands out amidst otherwise mediocre production values. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Rupert Friend's performance are deeply divided; some see his cold, emotionless portrayal as a vast improvement over previous iterations, while others find his physical appearance and interpretation unconvincing or miscast. | |
| action | The visual effects and action choreography elicit conflicting reactions, with some praising the dynamism and scale of the stunts, while others criticize the heavy reliance on artificial-looking CGI and unrealistic combat scenarios. |