Review of Assassination (1964) by Kevin R — 13 May 2011

Charles Bronson stars ...need I say more?

This review of Assassination (1964) was written by Kevin R on 13 May 2011.

Assassination has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Greg B (807) on 13 Feb 2015

Love Bronson but this movie is a little too silly to be believable…

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By Matthew B (2,571) on 14 Apr 2008

The movie teases us with Charles Bronson riding a machine gun-equipped dirt bike while firing LAWs at terrorists, only to completely blue-ball…

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By John C (2,737) on 04 May 2007

Great story, a little slow in parts, good acting…

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By Michael K (2,029) on 28 Apr 2008

In this one Bronson plays Jay Killon who is the bodyguard of the first lady…

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By Marko B (122) on 30 Apr 2008

The first lady's witticisms are pretty amazing but not as amazing as the motorcycle scene or the lamest boat chase ever filmed…

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By Thomas S (1,263) on 21 Feb 2008

With this movie it was not a bad little bronson flick - the PG rating hurts it some though. Still its CHARLIE…

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By Anna M (352) on 30 Dec 2010

He pushed a guy out the window of an elevator…

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By Eric R (1,431) on 13 May 2008

Eerily similar plot to 1977 Bronson/Ireland entry Love And Bullets with Bronson forced to protect Ireland, who he dislikes, from a hit…

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By Adam L. D (45) on 28 May 2013

Good action with subtle humor with Bronson playing the Secret service dude hired to protect the president's annoying but cute wife…

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