Kate (2021)
6.652 /10
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A ruthless criminal operative has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies and in the process forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims.
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... Kate
... Ani
... Varrick
... Renji
... Kijima
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I found this to be an incredibly fun and beautifully shot film. Who cares if it’s John Wick-esque? It’s not like he invented the genre. Mary Elizabeth Winsted was freakin’ awesome and I totally wanted to be her. The colors, the lights, the fight scenes? Excellent. Sometimes a movie is just supposed to be entertaining…it doesn’t have to change the course of cinema history to be good. I mean, people give this 2-stars and then rave over Malignant? Take that with a grain of salt. On second thought, just take the shaker.
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Writer:
Umair Aleem (Writer)
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Release Date:
2021-09-10
Run Time:
106 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Reviews of
Kate
I found this to be an incredibly fun and beautifully shot film. Who cares if it’s John Wick-esque? It’s not like he invented the genre. Mary Elizabeth Winsted was freakin’ awesome and I totally wanted to be her. The colors, the lights, the fight scenes? Excellent. Sometimes a movie is just supposed to be entertaining…it doesn’t have to change the course of cinema history to be good. I mean, people give this 2-stars and then rave over Malignant? Take that with a grain of salt. On second thought, just take the shaker.
The keywords already tell you the story outline, so I skip that.
Most of this movie is fan service - a lot of (female) Max Payne (the real one, not the awkward 2008 dud); of Agent 47, a bit of John Wick, a nod to Leon ("all of them")... not too a complicated story, well-choreographed and filmed violence, nice modern Japanese atmosphere:
I got what I expected, a satisfying action flick. And that's probably what Netflix ordered for us, "Because You Watched".
But what made it really worth seeing this movie for me were a couple of minutes of actual acting.
Winstead is great at her Terminator/MaxPayne/Leon/Wick/McClane-Show, and when she's allowed to act, she proves worth being the lead.
But when Jun Kunimura turns up, he expresses so much in a little time, that was what really sold this movie to me.
(Also, solid supporting performances. Kudos.)
Overall: not as bad as critics say. Stylish Entertainment.
Action films with long, uncut, well-choreographed fighting sequences starring a couple of well-known actors seem to be one of the newest Hollywood trends. Kate is yet another entry in the exponentially growing list of action flicks boasting extraordinary stunt work but lacking compelling character work and an original story.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Birds of Prey) proves her worth in the combat department, carrying the otherwise dull movie on her shoulders. Unfortunately, the remarkable actress isn't strong enough to elevate what's just another female assassin derivative narrative that viewers have witnessed countless times before.
Rating: C+
Cast & Crew of
Kate
Cast
... Kate
... Ani
... Varrick
... Renji
... Kijima
... Jojima
... Stephen
... Kanako
... Specialist
... Shinzo
... Mother
... Teen Kate
... Child Kate
... Young Kate
... Old Wakagashira
... Sato
... Taxi Driver
... Young Yakuza
... Kentaro
... Driver Yakuza
... Passenger Yakuza
... Hospital Worker
... Hospital Worker #2
... Detective
... Policeman with Detective
... Excited Gamer
... Security Sergeant
... Doorman
... Restaurant Heavy
... Lead Guard
... Guard
... Tech
... Firm Operative
... Herself
... Herself
... Herself
... Herself
... Headset Voice (voice)
... Yakuza Guard #1
... Yakuza Guard #2
... Lead Performer
... Assassin
... Assassin
... Drummer
... Drummer
... Security Agent (uncredited)
... Wedding Guest (uncredited)
... Bulky Yakuza (uncredited)
... Herself
Crew
... Director
... Producer
... Writer
... Producer
... Producer
... Editor
... Editor
... Music
... Production Design
... Executive In Charge Of Production
... Co-Producer
... Costume Design
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... Supervising Art Director
... Makeup Department Head
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Director of Photography
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Line Producer
... Co-Producer
... Co-Producer
... Co-Producer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Music Supervisor
... Casting
... Unit Production Manager
... Unit Production Manager
... First Assistant Director
... Second Assistant Director
... Stunt Coordinator
... Second Unit Director
... Line Producer
... Production Supervisor
... Stunt Coordinator
... Stunt Coordinator
... Fight Choreographer
... Fight Choreographer
... Assistant Art Director
... Set Designer
... Set Designer
... Set Decoration
... Set Decoration
... Assistant Set Decoration
... Production Sound Mixer
... Script Supervisor
... Costume Supervisor
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Makeup Department Head
... Makeup Artist
... Makeup Artist
... Makeup Artist
... Makeup Artist
... Makeup Artist
... Hair Department Head
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Sound Designer
... Sound Designer
... Sound Designer
... Sound Designer
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Utility Stunts
... Assistant Editor
... Sound Effects Designer
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