Review of Assassination Tango (2003) by Marilee A — 08 Jan 2011

Enjoyable romp with Robert Duvall. Great music.

This review of Assassination Tango (2003) was written by Marilee A on 08 Jan 2011.

Assassination Tango has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Annabel K (9) on 24 Oct 2007

I was disappointed in this film from a keen tanguero and wonderful actor, I had hoped for more yet somehow it didnt erally get going for me…

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By Matthew F. J (1,288) on 03 Jan 2014

Robert Duvall directs & stars in this beautifully shot film about a contract killer who's passion is to dance Tango.While on a job in Buenos…

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By Osvaldo C (9) on 29 Jun 2009

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By Walter Chaw (1,360) for Film Freak Central (1,643) on 29 Dec 2003

More a song about living and dying well than a picture that makes much sense in the traditional definition…

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By Khadine F (8) on 19 Apr 2005

THE PLOT CONCEPT SOUNDS VERY INTERESTING, BUT THE FILM JUST SEEMS TO MEANDER ALONG, NOT QUITE KNOWING WHAT DIRECTION TO TAKE…

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Recommend this to everyone and all. Charming in all it's fallibility…

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