The Assassin [Region 2] |  | Director: John Badham
Actors: Bridget Fonda, Gabriel Byrne, Dermot Mulroney, Miguel Ferrer, Anne Bancroft
Category: DVD
Buy Used: $24.38
Rating:  72 reviews
Sales Rank: 214875
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 109 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 7321900128193
ASIN: B00004CXI9
Theatrical Release Date: March 19, 1993
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Amazon.com
Point of No Return is one of those Hollywood remakes of a European hit in which one can visualize a committee of studio executives sitting around and saying, "Okay, we know what made the original film unique and different and fun. How can we make that same movie and do exactly the opposite?" For-hire director John Badham (Saturday Night Fever) took La Femme Nikita, Luc Besson's undeniably sexy, original, and kitschy French film about a female assassin, and translated it into a calculating, mechanistic American thriller with no distinctive style. Bridget Fonda gamely plays the willowy street punk who becomes a high-society killer, but once that provocative irony is in place, the movie is pretty much a series of by-the-numbers action set pieces. Until, that is, Dermot Mulroney shows up as a love interest; but even that twist can't save this film. You're much better off with the original, subtitles and all. --Tom Keogh
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| Customer Reviews: Read 67 more reviews...
 See the original, or see this version for Bridget Fonda June 11, 2009
Ralph Jenkins (Manassas, VA)
The Blu-ray picture looked better than I expected, although I noticed some edge enhancement in scenes with a lot of contrast. The movie itself is a nearly scene-for-scene remake of Luc Besson's Nikita, only with Bridget Fonda and without the pesky subtitles. Besson's original is the better film, but Fonda almost, but not quite, saves this version. The poster art was certainly cool.
 An Old Favorite May 26, 2009
Movie Fan
An old favorite just got better now that it's on Blu Ray. Excellent picture and sound quality for a movie that's more than 10 years old.
 Lots of action with good acting. Keeps you interested. April 19, 2009
Totally Honest Reviewer (USA)
Bridget Fonda did an outstanding job as Nina in this movie. Action throughout with a bit of romance thrown in. You certainly don't know what will happen next and it will keep you in suspense. Good Blu-Ray quality.
Never Underestimate Women April 10, 2009
Deborah YUOH (Lakeville, MN United States)
I think Bridget Fonda does a really good job in this remake of the French movie, "La Femme Nikita". She's very believable in the action scenes and Gabriel Byrne & Harvey Keitel are always great in any movie. I loved seeing Anne Bancroft - she was, as always, superb! The best thing about this movie for me was introducing me to Nina Simone! I had never heard of her before, but when I heard her music (Bridget's character listened to her on her headphones) I had to hear more - I just love Nina's music! Some say the American remakes of foreign films never live up to the original, but I believe this one's worth watching - especially if you've thought women can't handle the tough jobs as well as men.
Not a Bad Movie December 27, 2008
S. Broussard (New Orleans, LA)
I think it is wrong to compare 'Point of No Return' to the original French film, 'Nikita'. After all, they are based in two different cultures at different times. That said, 'Point of No Return' is a very entertaining movie. Sure, it isn't a perfect film, but I don't know many that can not be criticized. Overall, it is a good movie. I agree with those who say that Nina Simone adds a lot of depth to the film. I first heard of her music through this film many years ago. What a gift?! That is worth watching the movie in itself. I would recommend this film to anyone.
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