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Baby Assassins

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Two high school girls receive orders from upper management to get "real" jobs, become roommates and blend into normal society. They also happen to be highly skilled assassins who don't like each other. After an unfortunate run-in with the violent Yakuza, they quickly learn they must band together to survive an epic fight for their lives.
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Daryl MacDonald InSession Film What matters is the chemistry Izawa and Takaishi bring to the screen, and how they elevate what could have been another paint-by-numbers action movie into something a little more unique. Rated: B Apr 24, 2024 Full Review Sean Gilman The Chinese Cinema A low-fi Japanese slacker buddy comedy that features only a couple of action scenes, but ones which are breathlessly physical and inventive while eschewing both major stars and computerized explosions. Oct 12, 2022 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Sakamoto’s savvy direction and whip-smart script pulls everything together in a way that obliterated my expectations. Rated: 4/5 Aug 17, 2022 Full Review Emilie Black Cinema Crazed Baby Assassins is a fun action comedy that brings out 2 stars worth watching out for. The fight sequences are well done and what is in-between them is entertaining, creating a fun film through and through. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 5, 2022 Full Review Allen Almachar The MacGuffin This is a strange descent into mayhem from the perspective of Generation Z. Rated: B- Jul 29, 2022 Full Review Andy Klein FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) I think this is for a very limited audience -- of which I am one. Jul 22, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member DAS BROT GEHT AM KERN MEINER WUT VORBEI Die beiden Nachwuchskillerdamen Chisato und Mahiro sind unzuverlässig, faul und ziemlich verwöhnt. Dennoch lieben sie es hauptberuflich zu töten, allerdings will die Organisation das sie sich noch einen Nebenjob suchen um "normal" zu leben. Doch während Chisato als Katzenkellnerin klar kommt, tut sich Mahiro schon beim Vorstellungsgespräch schwer. Baby Assassins von 2021 geht ca. 95 Minuten und ist ab 18 Jahren freigegeben. Wir haben hier einen Action-Thriller mit herrlichen Comedy Elementen, in dem zwei junge Mädchen erwachsen werden sollen, während sie nebenbei Leute killen. Ich mochte die beiden, total perpeilten, Hauptfiguren sowie die Martial Arts Einlagen die besonders im Finale schlicht der Hammer sind. Die Handlung beginnt in dem wir beide Mädchen sehen wie sie dazu gebracht werden zusammen zu ziehen und sich Jobs zu suchen. Dabei gibt es schon Probleme im Alltag wenn sie beim Klamotten waschen ein Magazin samt Patronen mit drin haben. Als sich die beiden noch mit der Yakuza anlegen, müssen die beiden über sich hinaus wachsen und vorallem ihre Knarren finden. Die Figuren sind alle klasse, angefangen bei den Mädchen, bis zu den Yakuzas und den Katzenkellnerinnen, Japan halt. Die Kämpfe sind spitze inszeniert, auch wenn sie rar gesäht sind. Dafür überzeugte mich der Humor, der überwiegend aus Slapstick und der verpeiltheit der Mädchen besteht. Leider gibt es einige Längen und die Sprachausgabe tut ihr nötigstes, ist aber dennoch ausbaufähig. Am Ende bleibt ein cooler Streifen der sich nicht zu ernst nimmt, lockere Figuren bietet sowie klasse Action. Kleinere Längen oder das der Humor einem nicht zusagt muss man in Kauf nehmen. Von mir bekommt der Film 7,5/10 Punkten. Eine Halterung für den Arm um das Handy nicht mehr halten zu müssen, das ist next Level Faulheit. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/11/24 Full Review Chris W I didnt come into this movie for great characters, incredible writing, and belly laughs in my BRUTAL action film. Yet here I am. I'm in love with every character. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/18/24 Full Review disturbed002 v This is a ridiculous movie in all the best ways, with no concern about taking itself seriously. Lead by its quirky lead characters, the film's approach lends itself to feeling equally split between the personalities of the extroverted and bubbly Chisato and the introverted sociopathy of Mahilo. Taking an opposites attract approach, these two play off each other in an innocently entertaining way, while strewn across a backdrop of dead victims. It is wildly violent, but never too gratuitous, and offers just as much hand-to-hand combat as it does guns fired, continuing its balancing act of opposites. During the moments when all the film's unique ingredients begin to blend together, Baby Assassins will hit you in the face with bloody endearment. This little slice of life from the growing pains of young assassins is a real treat for those looking for mindless yet heartfelt fun. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review nagier c FUN! This movie provides solid fight choreography that keeps you wanting more and more! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Baby Assassins is Fast and Fun! Baby Assassins is the latest release from Well Go USA Entertainment to come out of the Japanese market and it is both fast and fun. This well paced and well Directed action comedy can not help but engage you from the opening scene. Akari Takaishi and Saori Izawa are delightful as the high young assassins who are faced with trying to balance "normal" lives with their careers as professional assassins. Their chemistry on screen with each other, and the rest of the cast make for some memorable and enjoyable moments as they recognize they may be unfit for anything other than professional "hits". The film does a terrific job of walking the tight rope between being funny and outrageous without being silly. It also does a fantastic job of integrating martial arts action and gun play into the film. Saori Izawa clearly has some Taekwondo training in her pedigree, and her fight scenes are interesting and well choreographed. In a market of formula driven action and adventure films it is no surprise that this original and unique action comedy is winning awards and making noise at worldwide film festivals. I expect it will explode in popularity after this year's Comic Con. Baby Assassins may be the most enjoyable movie independent movie since The Paper Tigers. I highly recommend this film. The film is subtitled. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Two high school girls receive orders from upper management to get "real" jobs, become roommates and blend into normal society. They also happen to be highly skilled assassins who don't like each other. After an unfortunate run-in with the violent Yakuza, they quickly learn they must band together to survive an epic fight for their lives.
Director
Yugo Sakamoto
Producer
Riku Sumida, Tsuyoshi Goto
Screenwriter
Yugo Sakamoto
Production Co
Shaiker
Genre
Action, Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 22, 2022
Runtime
1h 35m
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