Review of The Assignment (2016) by Amari A — 05 Mar 2017

Overall: Negative (Skip It).

While Shalhoub and Weaver attempt to redeem the damage done by Rodriguez and her character, it just isn't enough. For this movie, while featuring them, is about the revenge of Frank Kitchen. Someone who seems so generic, so contrived, you are almost surprised this isn't starring Steven Segal. Though what makes this movie so bad is that it takes itself seriously. As if Rodriguez is really doing something with her performance and is on the level of Shaloub or Weaver. That is, rather than embarrassing herself and leading you to question how all these actors, who have been part of huge action franchises, would ever sign up for this movie. Hence why I'm saying to skip it. Rodriguez has become a proven co-star, and female token, but being that she hasn't really challenged her acting ability, perhaps in years or more than a decade, it shows. It shows to the point that you almost wonder what may happen to her career when she is no longer able to hang with the guys and be that tough chick anymore?