Kate

Netflix | Release Date: September 10, 2021

6.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 100 Ratings

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TVJerrySep 15, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Winstead plays the titular character, yet another pro assassin who’s trying to track down the person responsible her poisoning. The only new thing this adds is that she has 24 hours to live. She even teams up with a JapaneseMary Elizabeth Winstead plays the titular character, yet another pro assassin who’s trying to track down the person responsible her poisoning. The only new thing this adds is that she has 24 hours to live. She even teams up with a Japanese teen for some emotional weight. This is latest entry into the fast-growing kick-ass chicks genre, like the recent Amazon release Jolt. The action is what make them matter and there are some well-choreographed fights with plenty of breaking bones, flying bodies and endless bullets. Otherwise, it’s pretty much standard fare.… Expand

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JLuis_001Oct 18, 2021

Another Netflix film in less than two months that deals with an assassin facing big odds while taking care of a young protegé.

You can tell that those who approve the purchase of content on Netflix do not try too hard. Kate has a more rawAnother Netflix film in less than two months that deals with an assassin facing big odds while taking care of a young protegé.

You can tell that those who approve the purchase of content on Netflix do not try too hard.

Kate has a more raw style, and it's a lot more violent, but its entire narrative arch and structure are so predictable that it hurts.… Expand

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ChanekeCholoDec 13, 2021

It starts very well, everything was so much bold, the action scenes, the cinematography, the visual effects and last but not least the acting from Mary Elizabeth Winstead, she's on fire in this character. But the more advances, the more losesIt starts very well, everything was so much bold, the action scenes, the cinematography, the visual effects and last but not least the acting from Mary Elizabeth Winstead, she's on fire in this character. But the more advances, the more loses all the good stuffs.… Expand

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CallOfTheVoid88Sep 17, 2021

It's like a woke version of the movie crank, not worth your time unless you're desperate

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mrc_brnSep 27, 2021

Kept me entertained throughout it's slightly too long running time. It was harder and harder to believe her killing abilities in the action scenes as the poison took hold and was inching closer to death. Still, a relatively by the numbersKept me entertained throughout it's slightly too long running time. It was harder and harder to believe her killing abilities in the action scenes as the poison took hold and was inching closer to death. Still, a relatively by the numbers revenge action flick kept me entertained.… Expand

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muldjordSep 17, 2021

This movie might show Harrelson in all of the promos. But know that he is basically in the movie for 10 minutes tops.

The lead does a great job, no doubt about that. But I love Harrelson, and was quite disappointed that he is basically onlyThis movie might show Harrelson in all of the promos. But know that he is basically in the movie for 10 minutes tops.

The lead does a great job, no doubt about that. But I love Harrelson, and was quite disappointed that he is basically only on there to attract attention to the movie.

Now, about the movie itself. It's not bad, but it is quite boring. Halfway through I was looking at the time, and realized how much was left. That's when my mind started drifting. The movie simply couldn't keep my interest.

There are some pretty well-choreographed fighting scenes in there. But the plot is a run-of-the-mill revenge story. And since non-stop action isn't all that interesting in itself, it has to rely on the between-fights interactions. And that's where it starts falling flat about halfway through. And it never seems to be able to pick itself back up.… Expand

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LumdogSep 30, 2021

It seems like they're churning out these John Wick style assassin revenge films in a factory somewhere. We've seen this a hundred times already. It's bland, generic, and cliched. The action - the gunplay is passable, but the hand to handIt seems like they're churning out these John Wick style assassin revenge films in a factory somewhere. We've seen this a hundred times already. It's bland, generic, and cliched. The action - the gunplay is passable, but the hand to hand combat doesn't work. The reactions of the stunt people are over-exaggerated in relation to how hard the hits look. I did like a lot of the Japanese aesthetic and style; and Mary Elizabeth-Winstead is really solid in this; she's not convincing as an action start to me.… Expand

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torodeSep 10, 2021

An unashamed John Wick action clone, but without the world building to make the story compelling. It is also peppered with certain camera framings you can tell the director insisted on only to clumsily recreate their anime inspirations. It isAn unashamed John Wick action clone, but without the world building to make the story compelling. It is also peppered with certain camera framings you can tell the director insisted on only to clumsily recreate their anime inspirations. It is also painfully clear which scenes were filmed in another country due to the unrealistic emphasis on neon signage. The bright spot was the above average acting of the Japanese cast, despite some accent issues.… Expand

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Voodoo123Oct 30, 2022

In such an over saturated genre there are few suprises here. The production quality is superb though and the fight choreography is very good. Ultimately the near comic book style failed to build up any real tension when the stakes get higherIn such an over saturated genre there are few suprises here. The production quality is superb though and the fight choreography is very good. Ultimately the near comic book style failed to build up any real tension when the stakes get higher as things defend into the mindless action with the overpowered Kate b-lining her way through every obstacle. A fun watch if you're a fan of the action genre.… Expand

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zaratiscoolMay 4, 2022

Barely watchable, another attempt from crapflix to actually have good movies, which actually amazes me cause they really have a couple of good movies (just a few) Please rate this down, they should actually take more effort on doing moviesBarely watchable, another attempt from crapflix to actually have good movies, which actually amazes me cause they really have a couple of good movies (just a few) Please rate this down, they should actually take more effort on doing movies and not just come up with a horrible copie/merge of John Wick + Kill bill. I cannot recommend this movie at all.… Expand

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RalfbergsApr 15, 2022

This is such an overused concept these days - and I literally watched 2 movies in a row with main actress being badass woman shooting her way throughout the movie. I mean the idea is not bad, just that there are so many movies in such styleThis is such an overused concept these days - and I literally watched 2 movies in a row with main actress being badass woman shooting her way throughout the movie. I mean the idea is not bad, just that there are so many movies in such style lately (and most of them have the woman's name in the title). This movie just not add much to that genre and does not bring anything new or interesting plot wise.… Expand

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BroyaxSep 11, 2021

Un mélange de John Wick et de Nikita pour cette production américaine sous la direction d’un réalisateur français dont l’action se déroule au Japon… mais à dire vrai, on a surtout l’impression de regarder l’un de ces nanars avec Jason StathamUn mélange de John Wick et de Nikita pour cette production américaine sous la direction d’un réalisateur français dont l’action se déroule au Japon… mais à dire vrai, on a surtout l’impression de regarder l’un de ces nanars avec Jason Statham sauf que c’est la jolie Mary Elizabeth Winstead qui s’y colle.

Jolie à regarder certes mais athlétique et aussi mortelle qu’elle peut l’être, cette assassine professionelle ! car Kate Nikita Wick n’amuse certainement pas le terrain et aligne les macabés comme à la parade. L’actrice lui donne néanmoins une certaine épaisseur entre quelques dézinguages de vilains yakuzas : elle est bien plus convaincante qu’un Statham, cela va sans dire.

Une pisseuse otacul bling-bling en vient à l’accompagner lors de son périple de vengeance furieuse alors qu’elle tente de retrouver le salopard qui l’a empoisonnée… L’ambiance survoltée du Tokyo nocturne se prête bien sûr fort bien à moult bastons et fusillades mais hélas, contrairement à un John Wick (ou même notre fameux ‘Nikita’ national) l’action reste un peu trop mal filmée pour convaincre : trop de zooms et de cuts malmènent les efforts de Miss Winstead.

En outre, le scénar sent le nanar à des kilomètres et le fil blanc de ses coutures qui craquent rapidement se voit comme le nez au milieu de la figure. Heureusement que le rythme ne faiblit pas ou si peu, sinon on aurait commencé à pester, voire s’ennuyer un brin… mais c’est tout à fait regardable en définitive.… Expand

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UncleWillardSep 13, 2021

Kate honestly started out okay for me. Seemed like a pretty, by the numbers techno thriller, but the fight scenes were excellent. Kudos to Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who seemed to have trained hard for this and it showed. Lot of kinetic energyKate honestly started out okay for me. Seemed like a pretty, by the numbers techno thriller, but the fight scenes were excellent. Kudos to Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who seemed to have trained hard for this and it showed. Lot of kinetic energy and very colorful action made it visually appealing until that wore off, and I started paying attention to what was a pretty bland plot. I think they were going in the right direction, but about half to 3/4 into the movie, I felt myself reaching for my phone. By the end, I had no idea what was going on, and didn't really care. Wouldn't mind seeing Winstead in another action movie, though. She certainly showed her chops.… Expand

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Xenomorph_killsSep 12, 2021

This movie is competent for an action movie of the same category as John Wick and Atomic blonde. A tad bit more stylish than others but way to predictable in story. Mary does pull off the badass type but the plot doesn't do her favors.

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SameirAliDec 12, 2021

There is no doubt that how Quentin Tarantino influenced the modern film makers. There are a ton of films in the same formula as Kate. The Japanese hut combat scene reminds me of the famous action scene from Kill Bill, only this was pathetic.There is no doubt that how Quentin Tarantino influenced the modern film makers. There are a ton of films in the same formula as Kate. The Japanese hut combat scene reminds me of the famous action scene from Kill Bill, only this was pathetic. It should have been executed well. Even the speed of action, acting and coordination was so poor that it made the first impression wrong about the film. Villains revealing their identify keeping "Ani" in the room was the most stupidest plot reveal. Well, this twist is obvious from the beginning, almost all the films in this Genre had the same twist, it's kind of funny though. Apart from all these negatives, you can still enjoy a watchable action thriller, if you are dying to see one.… Expand

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