Hitman
Director: Xavier Gens
Actors: Timothy Olyphant, Dougray Scott, Olga Kurylenko
PlotIn the world of international espionage and assassination, a genetically-engineered elite assassin known only by the barcode tattooed on his head and the moniker "Agent 47" operates under the guidance of a mysterious organization called The Organization. Trained from a young age to be a master of stealth, disguise, and lethal precision, he is dispatched around the globe to eliminate high-profile targets. His latest mission, however, deviates from the norm when he finds himself embroiled in a political conspiracy, turning him from the hunter into the hunted. As he delves deeper into his assignment, he starts to uncover a network of lies and deceit that puts his life and the fate of a mysterious woman closely tied to his target at grave risk.
Forced to break protocol and go off the grid, Agent 47 allies with an unlikely figure, an Interpol agent who has been tracking his activities for years. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey to unravel the conspiracy and expose the orchestrators behind it. Navigating through a treacherous terrain filled with hitmen, Russian operatives, and international intrigue, he must use all his skills and training to survive. As he gets closer to the truth, he is faced with moral dilemmas and questions about his own existence, leading to an explosive confrontation that challenges his very identity and mission.
Writers: Skip Woods
Release Date: 21 Nov 2007
Runtime: 94 min
Rating: R
Country: France, United States, United Kingdom
Language: English, Russian, Serbo-Croatian
Home Video Reviews
'Hitman' disappoints with clichés and confusion, yet its Blu-ray shines.
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