October 27th 2024.
Hey there film buffs! Have you heard about the latest must-watch action thriller on Netflix? It's been causing quite a buzz among fans of the streaming platform. In fact, it's been recommended by members of the popular Facebook group Netflix Bangers, which boasts a whopping three million members who are always sharing their top picks for movies and shows.
One of the group members recently shared a picture of the film in question and asked for some reviews before diving in. The movie in question is the 2021 Netflix original, Kate, featuring a star-studded cast including the talented Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Woody Harrelson, Miku Martineau, and Michiel Huisman.
And let me tell you, the responses were overwhelmingly positive. Fellow group members were quick to urge the curious fan to give Kate a try, with glowing reviews pouring in. Sean Shannon declared that the movie was "such a good movie" and praised Winstead's performance, while Be La Ma and Leanne R Phipps both simply stated that they loved it. Lexy Alison described it as "a fun ride" and when another member shared a brief synopsis, they exclaimed that people "just have to" watch Kate.
In case you're not familiar with the plot, the film follows an assassin named Kate who is assigned by her mentor and handler to take out a powerful yakuza boss. However, things take a turn when she discovers that she has been poisoned and only has a day to live. In a race against time, Kate sets out on a mission to avenge her own murder, armed with stolen drugs and a gun.
Filmed in Japan, Thailand, and Los Angeles, this $25 million movie is directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, known for his work on The Huntsman: Winter's War and Snow White and the Huntsman. Upon its release, Kate received mixed reviews from critics, with a score of 46% on Rotten Tomatoes. Some have called it "disappointingly derivative" of other female assassin films. However, Winstead's performance as the titular character was highly praised.
But don't just take the critics' word for it. Audiences have given Kate a more positive reception, with a 52% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a solid 6.2/10 on IMDb. Fans have described it as an action-packed, "over the top" and entertaining movie, dismissing the negative reviews as coming from those who "liked Twilight and The Acolyte." One recent five-star review even called it a "good, brainless, revenge action plot."
And it's not just the action that's been praised. Some viewers have also noticed the film's unique narrative style, which follows the structure of Kabuki, a traditional Japanese theater form told in five acts. Despite the positive feedback, there are still a few naysayers out there, such as JG who gave the movie a half-star and simply asked "why?"
So if you're in the mood for a thrilling and action-packed film with a touch of Japanese culture, give Kate a try. And hey, if you end up not liking it, you can always blame it on the critics. After all, as the saying goes, "one man's trash is another man's treasure."
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