Point of No Return

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Point of No Return

R

1993

1h 43m

Mystery & Thriller

Action

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A strung-out junkie named Maggie (Bridget Fonda) kills a police officer during the botched robbery of a drug store. After being sentenced to die at her trial, she is given a mysterious second chance. She can either become an elite assassin for the government or face the death penalty. Choosing life, she is trained and becomes the best assassin in the business. But her life gets complicated when she falls in love with an everyday guy named J.P. (Dermot Mulroney).

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David Ansen

Newsweek

More than anything, Fonda gives this glossy, reasonably entertaining rerun an American raison d'etre.

Mar 4, 2019

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Point of No Return is actually a fairly effective and faithful adaptation [of La Femme Nikita], and Bridget Fonda manages the wild identity-swings of her role with intensity and conviction.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a rather irresistible premise that's employed to erratic yet mostly compelling effect...

Rated: 3/4

Dec 29, 2020

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

It's by no means awful, but I won't re-watch it any time soon, unless I intend to gawk at Bridget Fonda.

Aug 21, 2014

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Hollywood, in its infinite wisdom, figures it can make better American pulp than the French can. As it turns out, Hollywood is right.

Rated: B

Sep 22, 2007

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Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel

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Rated: 4/5

Jul 7, 2005

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J L

Action packed, great script and acting by Fonda. Never a dull moment in this thriller about a young addict turned CIA operative, not by choice. This is one of my favorite movies which showcases the fierce independence of the lead, who is a loner, desperately wanting her freedom from the gruesome tasks she is forced to engage in for the Agency; which was a trade off to avoid incarceration for her previous crimes. A must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/28/24

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Geke g

Thats how to make masterpiece thriller

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/24

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Munkhchimeg T

Successfully overcame with the hard situation. Respect that. Liked the whole story. How sad movie is it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/04/24

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John A

John Badham's Hollywoodisms actually suit the screenplay quite well. I really can't compare this to Besson's original because that film was a more artsy subtle and very euro kind of character study. Fonda fits the role like a glove.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

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Ray C

Not too bad, would have liked more action and less talk in the middle.Seen better in the same genre.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/31/22

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Rosana B

Gosto desses velhinhos, mas ainda atuais, Bridget Fonda num acesso de ira e violência sem precedentes, bem adorável, filmes com protagonistas femininas com personalidade forte, rebeldia, boca suja e charme... Boa trama, deu uma embromada no meio, mas ganhou força no final...

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/03/22

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Synopsis

A strung-out junkie named Maggie (Bridget Fonda) kills a police officer during the botched robbery of a drug store. After being sentenced to die at her trial, she is given a mysterious second chance. She can either become an elite assassin for the government or face the death penalty. Choosing life, she is trained and becomes the best assassin in the business. But her life gets complicated when she falls in love with an everyday guy named J.P. (Dermot Mulroney).

Director: John Badham
Producer: Art Linson
Screenwriter: Luc Besson, Robert Getchell, Alexandra Seros
Production Co: Warner Bros., Art Linson Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 10, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $27.5M
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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