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La Femme Nikita

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La Femme Nikita (1990)

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Reviews Counted:37

Fresh:32

Rotten:5

Average Rating:7.1/10

Runtime: 1 hr 57 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: A strung-out sociopath, sentenced to death for shooting a cop, is instead turned into an assassin by the French government in this exciting, yet thoughtful slant on the "Pygmalion" story. Trained... A strung-out sociopath, sentenced to death for shooting a cop, is instead turned into an assassin by the French government in this exciting, yet thoughtful slant on the "Pygmalion" story. Trained in martial arts and coached by her mentor, she is slowly transformed into a cultured, sophisticated feminine killer. But when she re-enters the real world and falls in love, she finds it impossible to reconcile her new feelings with her profession. [More]

Starring: Anne Parillaud, Jeanne Moreau, Tcheky Karyo, Jean-Hugues Anglade

Starring: Anne Parillaud, Jeanne Moreau, Tcheky Karyo, Jean-Hugues Anglade

Director: Luc Besson

Director: Luc Besson

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A spy version of Pygmalion, complete with perverse romance, Nikita was well ahead of the curve when it came to women warriors as modern shoot-'em-up stars [Blu-ray].

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01/09/09
Peter Canavese
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03/31/08
David Ansen
David Ansen
Newsweek

This Besson thriller sparked many a wannabes, but it's clear this film stands on its own two feet, and kicks you in the head.

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07/16/07
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Film Threat

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09/17/06
Cole Smithey
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com

Very stylish and wicked, but it's the magnetic title performance that makes it a classic.

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04/13/06
Rob Thomas
Rob Thomas
Capital Times (Madison, WI)

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10/09/05
Chuck O'Leary
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09/11/05
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
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07/03/05
Emanuel Levy
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02/07/05
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Superb thriller scored to Eurotrash synth pop, La Femme Nikita sets out a whole world of espionage and violence, and engages with a wild yet sympathetic lead.

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02/04/05
Martin Scribbs
Martin Scribbs
Low IQ Canadian

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08/25/04
Thomas Delapa
Thomas Delapa
Boulder Weekly

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05/28/04
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Waaaay overrated by most, but still fun.

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11/28/03
Luke Y. Thompson
Luke Y. Thompson
New Times

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11/05/03
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08/30/03
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07/30/03
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What makes the movie so captivating is Anne Parillaud’s wild performance.

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07/22/03
Mark Robison
Mark Robison
Reno Gazette-Journal

Just another action movie, with the usual tenuous-at-best grip on reality.

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07/06/03
Chris Barsanti
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Latest News for La Femme Nikita

January 17, 2007: Olyphant Pursues "Hitman" Contract
Timothy Olyphant has been linked to the movie based on the "Hitman" video game, though he says there is no official contract, pun intended. He's in talks though, and... More...

September 12, 2006: Director Luc Besson Gives Up Camera for Civic Projects
Director Luc Besson tells the Associated Press that "Arthur et Les Minimoys" (Arthur and the Invisibles), which will open Jan 12, 2007 in the States, is his last movie... More...

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