The Virtuoso

Name: The Virtuoso
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: April 30, 2021
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 24
Cast: Abbie Cornish, Anson Mount, Anthony Hopkins, Blaise Corrigan, Chris Perfetti

2021

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Lionsgate | Release Date: April 30, 2021 | R

Starring: Abbie Cornish, Anson Mount, Anthony Hopkins, Blaise Corrigan, Chris Perfetti, David Morse, Diora Baird, Eddie Marsan, Jenna Hellmuth, Lory Molino, Richard Brake, Ryan Jonze, Shay Guthrie

Summary: Danger, deception, and murder descend upon a sleepy country town when a professional assassin (Anson Mount) accepts a new assignment from his enigmatic mentor and boss (Anthony Hopkins). Given only where and when along with a cryptic clue, the methodical hit man must identify his mysterious mark from among several possible targets,Danger, deception, and murder descend upon a sleepy country town when a professional assassin (Anson Mount) accepts a new assignment from his enigmatic mentor and boss (Anthony Hopkins). Given only where and when along with a cryptic clue, the methodical hit man must identify his mysterious mark from among several possible targets, including a local sheriff (David Morse). Meanwhile, a chance encounter with an alluring woman (Abbie Cornish) at the town’s rustic diner threatens to derail his mission in this noir-style cloak-and-dagger thriller.… Expand

Director: Nick Stagliano

Genre(s): Action, Thriller, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 110 min

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David Lewis

Apr 28, 2021

The Virtuoso covers well-worn territory — the assassin story is almost a genre unto itself — and director Nick Stagliano, hampered by a predictable script, can’t bring much new to the game. Read full review

The Guardian Leslie Felperin

Apr 30, 2021

When it’s all over and the big twist you saw coming in the first 15 minutes has been revealed, you feel empty, a bit depressed, and like you need another cup of coffee. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

Apr 30, 2021

Director and co-writer Nick Stagliano tries to wax serious about the business of killing, but the trouble is, he hasn’t written any characters who scan as real people. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Apr 28, 2021

It’s the sort of film that starts out bad and occasionally lapses into awful, largely thanks to a dull lead and the fact that the script has him narrating, in voice over, his every move in the second person. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Peter Sobczynski

Apr 30, 2021

Director Nick Stagliano doesn’t help matters much by presenting the material with a poky pace that does not exactly bring the narrative to vivid life. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Apr 30, 2021

Hopkins isn’t awful in The Virtuoso, but the movie that surrounds him is. Read full review

Glenn Kenny

Apr 29, 2021

It’s not just the title character who fails to thrive. The filmmaking is on occasion, to put it kindly, fractured. Read full review

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wishmachines007

May 1, 2021

This film has all the elements I enjoy in mysteries. Without divulging any spoilers, it's beautifully shot in a weird small town, with those spooky small town vibes. Like a late night glass of bourbon, you get more and more into it as it goes along. I like the choices that were made in theThis film has all the elements I enjoy in mysteries. Without divulging any spoilers, it's beautifully shot in a weird small town, with those spooky small town vibes. Like a late night glass of bourbon, you get more and more into it as it goes along. I like the choices that were made in the rhythm and pacing of the film, letting the actors take their time with the emotions and their characters' inner processes. They all did a wonderful job.
This movie may not satisfy some movie-watchers' insta-needs for constant stimulation, but if you're looking to perk up your night with an intriguing story told in a different way, with charming leads and artful execution, it's worth your time.… Expand

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Mauro_Lanari

Nov 7, 2021

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"Seven billion people on the planet [by now almost eight], and even with medical advances, the odds are, in only 130 years, maybe less, every single person currently alive will be dead. Seven billion. Your work doesn't even equate to a rounding error." It will be a wordy,(Mauro Lanari)
"Seven billion people on the planet [by now almost eight], and even with medical advances, the odds are, in only 130 years, maybe less, every single person currently alive will be dead. Seven billion. Your work doesn't even equate to a rounding error." It will be a wordy, convoluted, implausible film, but it is the first to spit out, as a true noir, the most tabooed concept in the history of cinema and popular culture.… Expand

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MattBrady99

Jun 30, 2021

Come on guys, Anthony Hopkins brought a brand new house that came with a piano, he had to pay it off somehow.

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Mindurbidniss

Mar 23, 2022

Wow did this film suck! It baits you with some slick noire narration and a taste of action, then drags you along for long monologues and telegraphed "plot twists". I was only left wondering how they got Anthony Hopkins to star in it. I guess a check is a check...

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Iamcritical86

Sep 9, 2021

I'd like to think that this won't be Mr. Hopkins's last film before he dies from complications of being 150 years old. This would be a **** way to end a fabulous career!

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Nmeanwell

May 5, 2021

Do not watch this movie. Absolute waste of time. Instant regret. From the first scene you know the ending. Why would Anthony Hopkins accept this role. It left me frustrated with how bad it is.

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