Recommended!
Added 5/22/2009
Even if you don't like any of the actors: they give value for money with Banderas giving a bravura performance second only to "The Mask of Zorro". Donner & Co. did us proud.
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Stallone & Banderas
Added 1/10/2009
I saw this years ago and loved it. I love the banter between Banderas and Stallone. Banderas is an "up-and-coming" punk assassin and wants to prove to himself that he is number 1. Stallone is "old school" and the current number 1. He has ethics... if there is such a thing with assassins. But Stallone wants out. The past and the things he as done haunt him. But now he has a new problem.... Banderas keeps taking his contracts and then tries to kill him.
Now... its survival of the "best". Julianne Moore is a quirky "mark" who gets caught in the middle of an elaborate chess game. Her and Stallone bond under unusual circumstances. He helps keep her alive, and they become partners in this adventure/thriller.
The technology is old... DOS computers, but you can see how it all fits... and I'm sure it was advanced for its time.
The ending is really good! Combining the old past(back flashes) with the current situation. Watch the details.
If you like Stallone and Banderas... you will love this film.
Another one I like is "The Specialist" with Stallone and Sharon Stone... same genre.
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Action Classic
Added 10/16/2008
Assassins is an oft-overlooked classic action movie, an excellent thriller delivered by director Joel Silver and the screenplay-writing Wachowski brothers. The story is about Robert Rath (Stallone), an assassin who gets his contracts via the computer. Rath wants to quit the sordid business, but he can't say no to the last big job, retrieving a computer disc and killing the mark, in this case an encrypter played by Julianne Moore.
Antonio Banderas is a young assassin who enjoys his work way too much, who idolizes and hates Rath. For some reason, Banderas keeps turning up at Robert's contracts. Also for some inexplicable reason, Rath chooses to protect the cat-loving computer genius instead of kill her.
Lots of great car chases, gun fights, stunts, and hilarious, over-the-top acting from Banderas. He and Stallone go well together; I hope someday, they will team up again.
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Action start to finish
Added 6/1/2007
When I put this DVD in, and hit play, action started. The whole way through the 2 hour movie, there is action non stop, clear up to the end in the "No Goodbyes" scene. This is a great movie. My favorite part was in the taxi when Robert Rath (Stallone) And Miguel Bain (Banderas) meet.
If youre a fan of either Banderas or Stallone, then I strongly suggest this movie to you.
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Superb. Outstanding. Great performances by my favourite i.e. Sylvester Stallone meanwhile well supported by Antonio.
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Recommended!
Added 5/22/2009
Even if you don't like any of the actors: they give value for money with Banderas giving a bravura performance second only to "The Mask of Zorro". Donner & Co. did us proud.
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Stallone & Banderas
Added 1/10/2009
I saw this years ago and loved it. I love the banter between Banderas and Stallone. Banderas is an "up-and-coming" punk assassin and wants to prove to himself that he is number 1. Stallone is "old school" and the current number 1. He has ethics... if there is such a thing with assassins. But Stallone wants out. The past and the things he as done haunt him. But now he has a new problem.... Banderas keeps taking his contracts and then tries to kill him.
Now... its survival of the "best". Julianne Moore is a quirky "mark" who gets caught in the middle of an elaborate chess game. Her and Stallone bond under unusual circumstances. He helps keep her alive, and they become partners in this adventure/thriller.
The technology is old... DOS computers, but you can see how it all fits... and I'm sure it was advanced for its time.
The ending is really good! Combining the old past(back flashes) with the current situation. Watch the details.
If you like Stallone and Banderas... you will love this film.
Another one I like is "The Specialist" with Stallone and Sharon Stone... same genre.
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Action Classic
Added 10/16/2008
Assassins is an oft-overlooked classic action movie, an excellent thriller delivered by director Joel Silver and the screenplay-writing Wachowski brothers. The story is about Robert Rath (Stallone), an assassin who gets his contracts via the computer. Rath wants to quit the sordid business, but he can't say no to the last big job, retrieving a computer disc and killing the mark, in this case an encrypter played by Julianne Moore.
Antonio Banderas is a young assassin who enjoys his work way too much, who idolizes and hates Rath. For some reason, Banderas keeps turning up at Robert's contracts. Also for some inexplicable reason, Rath chooses to protect the cat-loving computer genius instead of kill her.
Lots of great car chases, gun fights, stunts, and hilarious, over-the-top acting from Banderas. He and Stallone go well together; I hope someday, they will team up again.
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