Elektra

Name: Elektra
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: January 14, 2005
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 34
Cast: Goran Visnjic, Jennifer Garner, Will Yun Lee

2005

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ELEKTRA

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Unrated

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: January 14, 2005

Starring: Goran Visnjic, Jennifer Garner, Will Yun Lee

Summary: Jennifer Garner returns as Elektra, a lethal synthesis of grace and power with the mystical power known as kimagure: a limited ability to see the future. She has purposefully severed all ties with the world and lives only for her next assignment. Elektra's latest job forces her to make a decision that can take her life in a whole newJennifer Garner returns as Elektra, a lethal synthesis of grace and power with the mystical power known as kimagure: a limited ability to see the future. She has purposefully severed all ties with the world and lives only for her next assignment. Elektra's latest job forces her to make a decision that can take her life in a whole new direction -- or destroy her. (20th Century Fox)… Expand

Director: Rob Bowman

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Rating: Unrated

Runtime: 97 min

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98	#98 Most Discussed Movie of 2005
70	#70 Most Shared Movie of 2005

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Baltimore Sun - Chris Kaltenbach

Electric as Elektra, Jennifer Garner does a high-powered, blade-thrusting star turn as Marvel Comics' ninja-inspired superheroine, bringing such unbridled energy and sexuality to her performance, one barely notices the movie itself. Read full review

New York Daily News - Jami Bernard

An adequate but none-too-thrilling star vehicle for Jennifer Garner in flame-colored bustier and low-riding pants. Read full review

Charlotte Observer - Lawrence Toppman

Watching this is like sitting by a pinsetter at a bowling alley. That's too bad, because the picture had potential. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine - Maitland McDonagh

Pinup appeal alone does not a compelling movie make. Read full review

Portland Oregonian - M. E. Russell

We end up with a piece of B-grade junk in which Elektra exchanges "banter" with the unexceptional Prout between fight scenes so badly shot that even Garner looks like a stunt double. Read full review

Wall Street Journal - Joe Morgenstern

Long on cutlery and décor (including, of course, the marvelously decorative Ms. Garner, of the TV series "Alias") and woefully short on narrative.

Austin Chronicle - Marc Savlov

Not stupid enough to qualify as good, dumb fun. Read full review

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MichaelM.

Apr 22, 2005

I tought elektra was the best movie ever made and i dont want your opion elektra is the best.

0 of 3 users found this helpful

SusanM.

May 1, 2006

I held off seeing this because Daredevil was so bad, but I actually ended up really liking it. I think the acting and story and great and there will be a sequel for sure!

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MovieLonely94

Nov 4, 2010

it came this close, but its not a bad movie.

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Someone

Jun 15, 2007

The problem with this movie is it doesn't know what it wants to be. The first half has potential, going the way of an action-drama type film. But after the supervillians come in, it just turns into a dumb superhero film (and not just any dumb superhero film, this one attempts to The problem with this movie is it doesn't know what it wants to be. The first half has potential, going the way of an action-drama type film. But after the supervillians come in, it just turns into a dumb superhero film (and not just any dumb superhero film, this one attempts to redefine the meaning of the word dumb). It tries blending the two styles together but it doesn't work, they should have gone with one or the other. Also, while the story in the first half is good, the second half makes no sense and the whole thing just falls apart. The only reason to watch is Jennifer Garner.… Expand

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MegWhiteley

Mar 7, 2012

Difficult story with Elektra, other amazing character, but the film is terrible, the only good parts are the action scenes, but this film have much mistakes. Elektra is terrible.

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Rox22

Sep 23, 2013

Garner is not Elektra! I know she is doing the best she can, but she just isn't the character in any shape sense or form. This is perhaps the worst casting choice ever! Again, I have to say, why didn't Michelle Rodriguez get this role?

As to the movie: The plot is weak, the characters areGarner is not Elektra! I know she is doing the best she can, but she just isn't the character in any shape sense or form. This is perhaps the worst casting choice ever! Again, I have to say, why didn't Michelle Rodriguez get this role?

As to the movie: The plot is weak, the characters are mere shadows of their comic counterparts. The effects, locations and camera work are actually pretty good.

Overall:
A clear licence cash in trying to rake off of Daredevil's "success." This movie is garbage from beginning to end. It may look pretty, but that doesn't even come close to redeeming it. If ever there was a movie I would say "Don't watch this," then this would be it.… Expand

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Thegodfatherson

Jul 20, 2013

This comic book movie is an inert muddle that takes itself much too seriously.
Offers no surprises, and whether or not you'll appreciate its modest charms depends entirely on whether you too have been anticipating Garner's new outfit.

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