Film Preview: The Assassin (2015)

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(October 11, 2015) Original

Release Date:

October 16, 2015

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “The film is set during the mighty Tang Dynasty-period in Chinese history. Nie Yinniang returns to family after several years in exile. The mission of her order is to eliminate the tyrany of the Governors who avoid the authority of the Emperor. Now she will have to choose between sacrificing the man she loves, or break definitively with the “order of the Assassins”.”

Poster Rating: C+ / C+ / C-

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Review: (#1) A beautiful setting and an interesting figure, but there’s nothing else visually stimulating in this design. (#2) While the second poster doesn’t have the background to bolster its beauty, the design of the title and the floral patterns add to the design’s worth. (#3) A murky background. A plain title. A simple figure. There’s nothing very exceptional about this poster.

Trailer Rating: B-

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Review: If you’re interested in Asian historical epics, or at least samurai pictures with a slight historical bias, then perhaps this is the film for you. The design doesn’t do much to sell it beyond the pre-sold audience, which isn’t always helpful.

Oscar Prospects:

One of the year’s submissions for Best Foreign Language Film, this entry may not have what it takes to make it to the finals, but it could be a competitor.