Hitman: Agent 47 (2015)

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An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry.

Film Overview
"Hitman: Agent 47" is a 2015 American action thriller directed by Aleksander Bach and based on the computer game series of the exact same name. Known for its elegant mix of espionage and callous violence, this film is the 2nd adjustment of the computer game, following the 2007 film "Hitman". The film stars Rupert Friend as the eponymous Agent 47, a genetically crafted assassin, with Hannah Ware and Zachary Quinto also playing popular functions.

Plot Summary
In "Hitman: Agent 47", the story follows the titular character who is the current in a line of genetically improved assassins designed by a company called "The Syndicate". He is offered objectives to remove high-profile targets, wielding his deadly abilities with ruthless accuracy. He is known only by the last 2 digits of a barcode tattooed on the back of his head.

The story starts with the search for Katia (Hannah Ware), a lady looking for her mysterious past and her estrange daddy, Dr. Litvenko. The developer of the agent program, Dr. Litvenko (Ciarán Hinds), mysteriously disappeared, leaving the Syndicate scrambling to recreate the representative program.

Simultaneously, Katia is sought out by 2 people - Agent 47 and John Smith (Zachary Quinto). While Smith tries to convince Katia that he exists to secure her from 47, it is later revealed that Smith works for the Syndicate, intending to catch her to discover her daddy and restart the Agent Program.

Main Characters
The protagonist, Agent 47 (Rupert Friend), is an emotionless and deadly assassin, enhanced through genetic engineering, making him more powerful, faster, and more intelligent than any routine human. He is a quiet but fatal lead character who not only draws from his enhanced physical strength but likewise his strategic brilliance to finish his objectives.

Katia van Dees or Agent 90 (Hannah Ware) is revealed to be the child of Dr. Litvenko, the mastermind behind the Agent Program. Throughout the film, she opens her hidden capabilities as the story progresses, ultimately understanding that she shares her daddy's genes and is, in reality, an Agent herself.

John Smith (Zachary Quinto) is the film's primary antagonist. Relatively a good friend to Katia initially, Smith is later revealed as an agent of the Syndicate. Showcasing his excellent strength and superhuman strength, he looks for to reboot the Agent Program for his advantage.

Conclusion
"Hitman: Agent 47" is an action-packed film that provides a blend of sleek aesthetic appeals, thrilling battles, and a narrative that delves into styles of identity and fate. Although Agent 47 himself is a male of couple of words, his conflict with the Syndicate and his relationship with Katia offer the primary thrust of the movie's story. The film is stylishly violent and stressed with unrelenting action sequences, eventually resulting in a climactic showdown, and leaving the door open for possible sequels. Despite mixed reviews upon its release, the movie stays a fast-paced spectacle for fans of action movie theater and the video game franchise on which it's based.

Top Cast

  • Rupert Friend (small)
    Rupert Friend
    Agent 47
  • Zachary Quinto (small)
    Zachary Quinto
    John Smith
  • Hannah Ware (small)
    Hannah Ware
    Katia
  • Emilio Rivera (small)
    Emilio Rivera
    Fabian
  • Rolf Kanies (small)
    Rolf Kanies
    Dr. Delriego
  • Thomas Kretschmann (small)
    Thomas Kretschmann
    Le Clerq
  • Dan Bakkedahl (small)
    Dan Bakkedahl
    Sanders
  • Ciarán Hinds (small)
    Ciarán Hinds
    Litvenko
  • Mona Pirzad
    Katia's Mother
  • William E. Morris
    Surveillance Tech
  • Michaela Caspar (small)
    Michaela Caspar
    Hall of Records Clerk