La Femme Nikita (1990)
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Reviews Counted: 36 Fresh: 31 Rotten:5 Average Rating: 7.1/10
Runtime: 1 hr 57 mins
Synopsis: A strung-out sociopath, sentenced to death for shooting a cop, is instead turned into an assassin by the French government in this exciting, yet thoughtful slant on the "Pygmalion" story. Trained in martial arts and coached by her mentor, she is slowly transformed into a cultured,... [More]
Genre: Action/Adventure
Starring: Anne Parillaud, Jeanne Moreau, Tcheky Karyo, Jean-Hugues Anglade
Director: Luc Besson
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03/31/08
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This Besson thriller sparked many a wannabes, but it's clear this film stands on its own two feet, and kicks you in the head.
07/16/07
Very stylish and wicked, but it's the magnetic title performance that makes it a classic.
04/13/06
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01/26/06
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Superb thriller scored to Eurotrash synth pop, La Femme Nikita sets out a whole world of espionage and violence, and engages with a wild yet sympathetic lead.
02/04/05
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08/30/03
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07/30/03
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What makes the movie so captivating is Anne Parillaud’s wild performance.
07/22/03
Just another action movie, with the usual tenuous-at-best grip on reality.
07/06/03
With a good cast, slick production values, and gritty action, it passes an enjoyable two hours.
06/29/03
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05/20/03
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