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Summary: Oh La La!
Review: "Point of No Return" is the first movie in a looong time that I have rewound certain scenes and replayed them several times during our showing of it -much to my husband's dismay! But, oh MY, the sexual tension between Gabriel Byrne and Bridget Fonda just sizzles. I love the poignant way this movie protrays the many ways we can love one another. Nothing is more complicated than human emotions and this movie really demonstates that well.
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Summary: AMERICAN LE FEMME NIKYTA
Review: A remake of Le Femme Nikyta, true, but nobody makes movies better than Americans. This version is much less depressing than the French version although the original had a much harder edge to it. I would recommend watching both films because they both have merit. For true disappointment watch the cheesy TV series. Bridget Fonda was a natural for this part and I think was actually one of her better roles. If they were to remake this film once again I think I would use Michelle Rodriqez who will playing in SWAT.
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Summary: Courtesy of Bridget and Nina...
Review: Although lacking in some respects compared to the French original (you end up hoping that Bridget as assassin will pulverize her whimpering boyfriend with one of those big, big machine guns), Bridget Fonda as the star and Nina Simone with the soulful soundtrack give this movie the edge over La femme Nikita in at least two important departments. Bridget's performance here amazes me every time I see it--simultaneously believable as a feverishly trained assassin and a tragic hero so cute you just want to reach out and pinch her cheeks. But the highest marks go to the soundtrack. The writers of the adaptation wove in Nina Simone as a motif throughout the movie, well-complemented by 5 Nina songs, including "Feeling Good" and a cover of "Here Comes the Sun" tracked to the "relationship" scenes that /ALMOST/ make you forget how much you'd like Bridget to terminate her relationship with extreme prejudice..... Provides soulful reflection absent from the French original, and worth watching more than a few times for that reason alone. Pretentious naysayers say this remake has gone through the Hollywood ringer, but it's an A+ action-flick-plus-morality-tale spun before Quentin Tarantino made it socially acceptable for PBS-watchers to admit they like 'em. Give it a chance.
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Summary: Hollywood, you've done it again
Review: Another horrid remake from our friends in Hollywood. Why anyone would try to re-make a perfect movie casting a Fonda is beyond me. It was destined for disaster before it even began. Please, if you want to see a wonderful action adventure, do yourself a favor and see "La Femme Nikita". Don't waste your time or money with "Point of No Return"--it's a sickening commentary on what Hollywood thinks they can get away with in a sad attempt for profit.
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Summary: The American Nikita (A DVD review)
Review: Being an American, I have to say I like this version of the French classic better. Most importantly, the American version has slightly better plot elements that make more sense. Maggie (Nikita) is also more vulgar which would suit an American teenager better. It is also more action packed and has some great performances. Other than some small changes and a major change in the finale, this version follows the French version right down to the dialogue. Not much in terms of extras, even the production notes are short. The video and sound are excellent. I like both versions of the film, French and American, for what they each bring to the story.
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Summary: good film - except for the boyfriend
Review: Bridget Fonda plays the part well and this americanized version of the screenplay isn't bad, but the boyfriend really detracts from the picture. First of all he's a jackass. Second of all, it's inconsistent with the story that he isn't killed off, which would probably delight most of the viewers anyway, since he's rather dislikeable.
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Summary: Completely pointless remake
Review: Decently acted, this American remake of Luc Besson's classic "La Femme Nikita" is still pretty flat, which is odd, because it literally copies the original nearly frame by frame, and the original has a truly magical spark and energy to it. If you've seen the original and then viewed this version, "Point of No Return" becomes an appalling experience that highlights the very worst creativity-by-committee aspects of Hollywood.Buy the original "La Femme Nikita", deal with the subtitles, and whatever you do, stay away from the dreary and over-dramatized TV series of the same name. "La Femme Nikita" is excellent, even if you don't like French movies (and to be honest the dubbed version on the most recent editions of that DVD is reasonably watchable), you'll like this one.
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Summary: Completely pointless remake
Review: Decently acted, this American remake of Luc Besson's classic "La Femme Nikita" is still pretty flat, which is odd, because it literally copies the original nearly frame by frame, and the original has a truly magical spark and energy to it. If you've seen the original and then viewed this version, "Point of No Return" becomes an appalling experience that highlights the very worst creativity-by-committee aspects of Hollywood. Buy the original "La Femme Nikita", deal with the subtitles, and whatever you do, stay away from the dreary and over-dramatized TV series of the same name. "La Femme Nikita" is excellent, even if you don't like French movies (and to be honest the dubbed version on the most recent editions of that DVD is reasonably watchable), you'll like this one.
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Summary: Nina over Nikita
Review: European moveas are not alwasy better than American. The originals are not always better than the copies.
And this film is exactly the case than American copy beats the French original. Here we have better main actress. Bridget plays her role with greater credibility and sex appeal than Anne Parillaud. As punk or glamour lady Bridget Fonda is just shining. You should not forget Gabriel Byrne as Bob and Harvey K. as the cleaner. This film have good actors in it. Oscar winner Hans Zimmer have composed wonderful soundtrack. Maybe one of the best in his career; melody which would stuck in your brain. Do not miss some of the best Nina Simone`s songs featuring in this film. Luc Besson, the author of the original, actually liked this copy. Bridget Fonda was last year a co-star in his movie. So just do not be such an arrogant pseudo critic and just watch the movie. You will enjoy it.
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Summary: Hollywood directors treating its audience with contempt
Review: Having watched this film and its original French counterpart, , I have come to the conclusion that the directors of this (...) treated its audience with contempt. They think that American audience are usually don't like to imagine, speculate and think. Extra pointless scenes are added into this American (...) to make sure that the veil of mystery is lifted for its audience - which of course, defeats the purpose of thriller.Forget this film.
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