Stars: Anne Parillaud, Tchéky Karyo, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Patrick Fontana, Alain Lathière, Laura Chéron, Stéphane Fey | Written and Directed by Luc Besson
Nikita, aka La Femme Nikita, directed by Luc Besson, is a gripping and stylish blend of action, thriller, and emotional depth. The film tells the story of Nikita, a young, rebellious woman (played by Anne Parillaud) who is given a second chance at life after being sentenced to death for killing a police officer. Instead of facing her fate, she is recruited by a covert government organization and transformed into a highly skilled assassin.
The narrative revolves around Nikita’s transformation from a streetwise criminal into a sleek, efficient killer, under the watchful eye of her ruthless handler Bob (Tchéky Karyo). What sets Nikita apart from typical action films is its focus on identity, morality, and the cost of violence. Nikita’s evolution is not just physical but psychological,...
Nikita, aka La Femme Nikita, directed by Luc Besson, is a gripping and stylish blend of action, thriller, and emotional depth. The film tells the story of Nikita, a young, rebellious woman (played by Anne Parillaud) who is given a second chance at life after being sentenced to death for killing a police officer. Instead of facing her fate, she is recruited by a covert government organization and transformed into a highly skilled assassin.
The narrative revolves around Nikita’s transformation from a streetwise criminal into a sleek, efficient killer, under the watchful eye of her ruthless handler Bob (Tchéky Karyo). What sets Nikita apart from typical action films is its focus on identity, morality, and the cost of violence. Nikita’s evolution is not just physical but psychological,...
- 9/25/2024
- by George P Thomas
- Nerdly
Jason Statham reprises his role as the "Transporter" that everybody loves so much. We now have two new clips available for the next actioner which includes François Berléand, Natalya Rudakova, Robert Knepper, Jeroen Krabbe, Alex Kobold, David Atrakchi, Yann Sundberg, Eriq Ebouaney, David Kammenos, Silvio Simac, Justin Rodgers Hall and Katia Tchenko. Release is on November 26th with Olivier Megaton ("Exit," "The Red Siren") helming from the writing by Europa Corp boss Luc Besson as well as Robert Mark Kamen. The second film wasn't up to scratch quality-wise as far as the favorite first release, this however, may just redeem itself. The third film follows marting who has been pressured into transporting the kidnapped daughter of the Ukraine's Epa from Marseilles, Stuttgart and Budapest until Odessa on the Black Sea. Along the way, with the help of Inspector Tarconi, Frank has to contend with the people who strong armed him to take the job,...
- 11/19/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out trailer 1b from the next actioner starring Jason Statham - "Transporter 3." Directed by Olivier Megaton, the helmer of 2000's "Exit" sci-fi crime thriller starring Patrick Fontana and Feodor Atkine. Luc Besson writes the script alongside Robert Mark Kamen. The film sees release on November 26th this year from distributor Lionsgate. Also in the cast are Robert Knepper ("Prison Break"), François Berléand ("A Girl Cut in Two"), Justin Rodgers Hall ("G.I. Joe," "The Soloist," "Star Trek") and Erique Ebouaney from "Ca$h." Jason Statham reprises his role as Frank Martin, the ex-Special Forces operative who specializes in high-risk deliveries.
- 8/27/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out trailer 1b from the next actioner starring Jason Statham - "Transporter 3." Directed by Olivier Megaton, the helmer of 2000's "Exit" sci-fi crime thriller starring Patrick Fontana and Feodor Atkine. Luc Besson writes the script alongside Robert Mark Kamen. The film sees release on November 26th this year from distributor Lionsgate. Also in the cast are Robert Knepper ("Prison Break"), François Berléand ("A Girl Cut in Two"), Justin Rodgers Hall ("G.I. Joe," "The Soloist," "Star Trek") and Erique Ebouaney from "Ca$h." Jason Statham reprises his role as Frank Martin, the ex-Special Forces operative who specializes in high-risk deliveries.
- 8/27/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out trailer 1b from the next actioner starring Jason Statham - "Transporter 3." Directed by Olivier Megaton, the helmer of 2000's "Exit" sci-fi crime thriller starring Patrick Fontana and Feodor Atkine. Luc Besson writes the script alongside Robert Mark Kamen. The film sees release on November 26th this year from distributor Lionsgate. Also in the cast are Robert Knepper ("Prison Break"), François Berléand ("A Girl Cut in Two"), Justin Rodgers Hall ("G.I. Joe," "The Soloist," "Star Trek") and Erique Ebouaney from "Ca$h." Jason Statham reprises his role as Frank Martin, the ex-Special Forces operative who specializes in high-risk deliveries. Also, we have a single image from the film with Jason in action and, for fans of Robert Knepper in "Prison Break," we have an interview with Wentworth Miller about the show.
- 8/27/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out trailer 1b from the next actioner starring Jason Statham - "Transporter 3." Directed by Olivier Megaton, the helmer of 2000's "Exit" sci-fi crime thriller starring Patrick Fontana and Feodor Atkine. Luc Besson writes the script alongside Robert Mark Kamen. The film sees release on November 26th this year from distributor Lionsgate. Also in the cast are Robert Knepper ("Prison Break"), François Berléand ("A Girl Cut in Two"), Justin Rodgers Hall ("G.I. Joe," "The Soloist," "Star Trek") and Erique Ebouaney from "Ca$h." Jason Statham reprises his role as Frank Martin, the ex-Special Forces operative who specializes in high-risk deliveries.
- 8/27/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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