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Mood:
- StylizedSuspensefulAtmosphericSexyExciting
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Plot:
- Master WarriorSuperheroGood Versus EvilOn the RunUninhibited RivalryParents and ChildrenHeroic MissionDanger more...
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Genres:
- ActionAdventureFantasy
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Place:
- Island
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Audience:
- Boys' NightTeens
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Style:
- Martial ArtsTwists and TurnsVoice OverStrong Female Role
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Based on:
- Based on Comics
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Attitudes:
- SeriousFantasticFast
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Look:
- Special Effects
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Flag:
- Violent Content
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Elektra , 2005
English, Japanese
Canada, USA
Profile of Elektra
Elektra can be described as stylized, suspenseful, and sexy. The plot revolves around superheroes, an uninhibited rivalry, and a master warrior. The main genres are action, adventure, and fantasy. In terms of style, Elektra includes a voice over, features martial arts, and involves twists and turns. In approach, it is fantastical and serious. The storytelling is fast paced. Elektra is set, at least in part, on an island. Visually, it involves special effects. It is adapted from a comic. Elektra is well suited for teens and a boys' night. Note that it involves violent content.
Summary of Elektra
In this sequel to DAREDEVIL, the Marvel Comic series is drawn upon once again to present the mysterious and powerful character of Elektra (Jennifer Garner), a professional assassin with special skills. Clad in a red suit, she relies on her mental acuity, which allows her to see a short distance into the future. With this talent she can stalk her victims and kill them before they are even aware of her presence. She is cold and introspective to a fault, shunning all human contact in favor of meditating on her powers. Even so, she is haunted by the memories of her youth, when as a small girl she witnessed her mother's brutal murder by a mysterious horned enemy. When a mission leads her to a father and daughter, Mark (Goran Visnjic) and Abby (Kirsten Prout), something deep inside her causes her to abort the assassination. But before she knows it, a team of the highly dangerous ninja experts called the Hand are sent to take out Mark and Abby themselves. The leader of the Hand, Kirigi (Will Yun Lee), has a greater objective in mind for Mark and Abby, and Elektra decides to defend the helpless twosome until she solves the mystery behind why the Hand wants them dead.
Highlights of the film center on Elektra's impressive moves in her red-hot suit, flinging her Sai weapons with menacing accuracy. Plentiful action scenes and special effects certainly add some high-intrigue moments to the plot, but there is also a softer side to ELEKTRA, which is about mothers and daughters. Elektra frequently flashes back to her mother's death and her memories of youth, while in present time she is forming a bond with young Abby, providing for some tender moments.
Details
| Language: | English, Japanese |
| Country: | Canada, USA |
| Release date: | 14 January 2005 |
| Runtime: | 97 min |
Cast and Crew
as Elektra
as Mark Miller
as Abby Miller
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Critics Reviews
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
For the better part of this movie, Elektra appears to be a sensible, stylish young superhero.
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- by: Leah McLaren
The Onion (A.V. Club)
The role needs a steely, inhuman reserve, and Garner's innate likeability works against her.
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- by: Keith Phipps
Users Reviews
Elektra is a good example of mediocrity. It's also a good example of how not to create a spin-off franchise. Finally, it's proof that a spin-off of a bad movie is also a bad movie. Elektra really is a cool character. She's hot, wears tight red...
- 09.October.2009
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- by: Ethan Clapham
- Ethan Clapham rated this movie
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