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The Assignment
2016 95 min United States of America, France R 16+
★4.8
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Walter Hill
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Description
Ace assassin Frank Kitchen is double crossed by gangsters and falls into the hands of rogue surgeon known as The Doctor who turns him into a woman. The hitman, now a hitwoman, sets out for revenge, aided by a nurse named Johnnie who also has secrets.
Budget:
$5M
Worldwide:
$388,789
Starring
Michelle Rodriguez
Actor
Tony Shalhoub
Actor
Anthony LaPaglia
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Assignment is widely regarded as a flawed, low-budget B-movie that fails to balance its sensationalist premise with effective execution. While some viewers appreciate the commitment of stars Sigourney Weaver and Michelle Rodriguez, the film is largely criticized for its clunky narrative, weak action sequences, and inconsistent tone.
| Production | The film suffers from a visibly limited budget that results in cheap-looking production design and technical shortcomings. | |
| Direction | The action sequences are consistently described as lackluster, uninspired, and poorly executed compared to the director's past work. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances are mixed: some critics view Rodriguez and Weaver as dedicated anchors who elevate the material, while others find their acting unconvincing or ill-suited to the weak script. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for its absurd, nonsensical premise and inability to decide between being a serious thriller or a trashy exploitation B-movie. | |
| Theme | The film's tone is polarizing; some viewers find it to be an unintentional, dull failure, while others perceive it as a darkly intriguing or provocative exploration of identity. |