Kate

I'm surprised that directors enjoy making the same thing over and over again with absolutely zero innovation. Another revenge story, with the same template, just with a different lead actress. The Tokyo setting is passable, the action is mediocre, the story is cheesy and really nothing more. Sure, some may argue that we wanted revenge and we got revenge, but for another addition to the genre to be of any interest to me, it has to be at least special andits own thing, and Kate is not even close. It’s alright, but there are far, far better pieces in the field of similar films. You can skip it. (17/09/2021)

Kate is another entry in the line of feminist action flicks where the ends justify the means. Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who I usually like, isn’t exactly bringing the sex appeal here, but she’s definitely tearing through a stylish, chaotic ride. It starts off with the energy of a Robert Rodriguez film but eventually settles into classic B-movie territory. Still, the Japanese gangster vibe gives it just enough flair to make it worth a watch, landing it a solid three stars from me. (13/09/2021)

Decent craftsmanship. It doesn't have the improvisation and disjointed rhythm of the best in the genre (The Raid, John Wick, Atomic Blonde), but there are a few solidly filmed set-pieces for the discerning action connoisseur. Thumbs up for having the most impressive action scene directed by a 70 year old grandpa with a samurai sword. The story is about nothing, but the neon lights and the unique atmosphere of Tokyo at night with the help of decent production design and cinematography does its job. Winstead is really good. (21/09/2021)

The neon lights of Tokyo, Wick style action and the excellent Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who looks just like a young Ripley. The screenplay is nothing original, but quite entertaining. Netflix wants their own movie with an action girl, so they should have it. So what if countless similar movies have been released recently? Thanks to the Japanese culture and their opinion of the Gai-Jin in general, Kate is really watchable. Great music. Thumbs up from me. (11/09/2021)

I must admit from the start: I was expecting much worse. Kate turned out to be a quite enjoyable, adrenaline-packed Netflix movie with an interesting setting (the neon-lit streets of Tokyo) and cast. Mary Elizabeth Winstead delivered a solid performance; I believed in her as the female assassin throughout, so in this regard, it gets a big thumbs up from me. On the other hand, I can’t understand casting Woody Harrelson in such a minor role where he can’t fully showcase his talent—this feels like a criminal waste. The action is bloody (severed fingers, decapitated heads, etc.), and it also doesn’t skimp on interesting ideas, with fight scenes that are decently choreographed. Sure, the screenplay isn’t groundbreaking, but compared to similar recent genre entries (Old Guard, Jolt), this one had quite a bit of punch! So I can comfortably stand by my 6.5/10 rating :D P.S. But Charlize Theron with her Atomic Blonde is on a whole different level. (14/09/2021)