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03-24-2008, 09:11 PM
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Starring: Timothy Olyphant, Dougray Scott, Olga Kurylenko, Robert Knepper
Directed By: Xavier Gens
Released By: Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 11/21/2007
Synopsis:
An international assassin known only as Agent 47 carries out high-profile hits for a mysterious organization known only as "The Agency" in this adaptation of the popular Eidos Interactive video-game series. Agent 47 is an elite, genetically engineered assassin who takes great pride in his work. His lethal grace, steady shot, and unparalleled precision have all served to make him one of the most sought after assassins in the world. But when the killer without a conscious is faced with an unanticipated series of developments, his entire perception of reality begins to shift. On assignment to take out a Russian head of state Bellicoff, Agent 47 is caught off guard by the appearance of presidential look-a-likes. When the high profile hit captures the attention of such powerful intelligence organizations as the CIA and Interpol, agent Mike Whittier (Dougray Scott) is dispatched to reign Agent 47 in. Meanwhile, a mysterious Russian prostitute named Nika (Olga Kurylenko) has walked into Agent 47's life, causing the methodical killer to become overwhelmed by emotions that were previously foreign to him.
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Review:
This was probably the best movie adaptation of a video game I've ever seen. I'm a big fan of the Hitman series and I think they did a pretty good job of portraying the character and the game for what it was. The plot of this movie strayed from the plots of any of the games that were made, and I didn't really think it was portrayed very well. I did find it very action packed and witty, though. I really enjoyed the fight scenes. Weapons ranged from ballers to pistols to AKs and even to swords. If you need your fill of action, I'd say rent the movie. Otherwise, I'd stick to just playing the game.
Critics Rating: 4/10
My Rating: 6/10
Starring: Timothy Olyphant, Dougray Scott, Olga Kurylenko, Robert Knepper
Directed By: Xavier Gens
Released By: Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 11/21/2007
Synopsis:
An international assassin known only as Agent 47 carries out high-profile hits for a mysterious organization known only as "The Agency" in this adaptation of the popular Eidos Interactive video-game series. Agent 47 is an elite, genetically engineered assassin who takes great pride in his work. His lethal grace, steady shot, and unparalleled precision have all served to make him one of the most sought after assassins in the world. But when the killer without a conscious is faced with an unanticipated series of developments, his entire perception of reality begins to shift. On assignment to take out a Russian head of state Bellicoff, Agent 47 is caught off guard by the appearance of presidential look-a-likes. When the high profile hit captures the attention of such powerful intelligence organizations as the CIA and Interpol, agent Mike Whittier (Dougray Scott) is dispatched to reign Agent 47 in. Meanwhile, a mysterious Russian prostitute named Nika (Olga Kurylenko) has walked into Agent 47's life, causing the methodical killer to become overwhelmed by emotions that were previously foreign to him.
[from MovieFone.com (http://movies.aol.com)]
Review:
This was probably the best movie adaptation of a video game I've ever seen. I'm a big fan of the Hitman series and I think they did a pretty good job of portraying the character and the game for what it was. The plot of this movie strayed from the plots of any of the games that were made, and I didn't really think it was portrayed very well. I did find it very action packed and witty, though. I really enjoyed the fight scenes. Weapons ranged from ballers to pistols to AKs and even to swords. If you need your fill of action, I'd say rent the movie. Otherwise, I'd stick to just playing the game.
Critics Rating: 4/10
My Rating: 6/10