Review of Assassins (1995) by Anthony R — 10 Feb 2008
It's hard to believe that this film is directed by the same person who directed the brilliant Lethal Weapon franchise. Richard Donner struggles to replicate the exciting thrill ride success of The Lethal Weapon films and Assassins is somewhat boring in comparison.
Sylvester Stallone gives a reasonably enjoyable but isntantly forgettable performance as a hit man wanting to leave his profession. Antonio Banderes gives an enthusiastic off the wall performance also as a hit man.
The chemistry between the two actors is fun but after one too many shoot outs the novelty soon wares off. The two square off when they are both individually assigned to kill Julianne Moore's character.
I personally don't have much care for Julianne Moore and her input didn't interest me whatsoever. Overall the film is worth a watch and I wouldn't quibble having to watch it again, but by Director Richard Donner's and superstar Sylvester Stallone's standards, Assassins is neither of their finest moments.
This review of Assassins (1995) was written by Anthony R on 10 Feb 2008.
Assassins has generally received mixed reviews.
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