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Kate
2021 106 min United States of America R 18+
★5.9
Action, Thriller
Director: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
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Description
A ruthless criminal operative has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies and in the process forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims.
Budget:
$25M
Starring
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Actor
Woody Harrelson
Actor
Miku Martineau
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Kate is widely praised for its high-octane action sequences, neon-soaked aesthetic, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead's committed lead performance. While critics acknowledge the plot is derivative and thin, the film is generally regarded as a stylish and successful entry in the assassin genre.
| Acting | Mary Elizabeth Winstead delivers a physically demanding and compelling performance that anchors the film. | |
| Direction | The fight choreography and chase sequences are masterfully executed, drawing favorable comparisons to the John Wick series. | |
| Production | The film utilizes a vibrant neon-lit Tokyo aesthetic to create a distinct and immersive visual atmosphere. | |
| Originality | The screenplay is widely considered unoriginal and predictable, relying heavily on established hitman tropes. | |
| Culture | Opinions on cultural representation are split: some appreciate the stylistic Tokyo backdrop, while others note the film offers only a superficial, Westernized caricature of Japanese culture. |