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La Femme Nikita (1990)

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Reviews Counted:37

Fresh:32

Rotten:5

Average Rating:7.1/10

Runtime: 1 hr 57 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

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... 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, sophisticated feminine killer. But when she re-enters the real world and falls in love, she finds it impossible to reconcile her new feelings with her profession. [More]

Starring: Anne Parillaud, Jeanne Moreau, Tcheky Karyo, Jean-Hugues Anglade

Starring: Anne Parillaud, Jeanne Moreau, Tcheky Karyo, Jean-Hugues Anglade

Director: Luc Besson

Director: Luc Besson

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Sep 16, 1997

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Peter Canavese

A spy version of Pygmalion, complete with perverse romance, Nikita was well ahead of the curve when it came to women warriors as modern shoot-'em-up stars [Blu-ray].

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 09 2009 04:08 PM

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David Ansen

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Newsweek

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5/5

Felix Vasquez Jr.

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.

comment Comment | Jul., 16 2007 03:15 AM

Film Threat

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4/5

Cole Smithey

No review available.

comment Comment | Sep., 17 2006 10:38 PM

ColeSmithey.com

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4/5

Rob Thomas

Very stylish and wicked, but it's the magnetic title performance that makes it a classic.

comment Comment | Apr., 13 2006 02:14 PM

Capital Times (Madison, WI)

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Chuck O'Leary

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comment Comment | Oct., 09 2005 08:11 PM

Fantastica Daily

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3/5

Robert Roten

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comment Comment | Sep., 11 2005 05:58 PM

Laramie Movie Scope

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3/5

Emanuel Levy

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comment Comment | Jul., 03 2005 04:59 AM

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9/10

JoBlo

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Martin Scribbs

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.

comment Comment | Feb., 04 2005 09:10 PM

Low IQ Canadian

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3/5

Thomas Delapa

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comment Comment | Aug., 25 2004 02:04 PM

Boulder Weekly

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4/5

Carol Cling

No review available.

comment Comment | May., 28 2004 11:16 AM

Las Vegas Review-Journal

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3/5

Luke Y. Thompson

Waaaay overrated by most, but still fun.

comment Comment | Nov., 28 2003 11:26 PM

New Times

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4/5

Ryan Cracknell

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comment Comment | Nov., 05 2003 08:54 PM

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Cynthia Fuchs

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Hollywood Reporter

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Mark Robison

What makes the movie so captivating is Anne Parillaud’s wild performance.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 22 2003 01:04 PM

Reno Gazette-Journal

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3/5

Chris Barsanti

Just another action movie, with the usual tenuous-at-best grip on reality.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 06 2003 08:02 AM

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