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Elektra

  • 2005
  • PG-13
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
102K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,949
2,024
Jennifer Garner in Elektra (2005)
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An assassin's change of heart leads her into a war against an evil crime syndicate.An assassin's change of heart leads her into a war against an evil crime syndicate.An assassin's change of heart leads her into a war against an evil crime syndicate.

  • Director
    • Rob Bowman
  • Writers
    • Mark Steven Johnson
    • Frank Miller
    • Zak Penn
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Garner
    • Goran Visnjic
    • Will Yun Lee
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    102K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,949
    2,024
    • Director
      • Rob Bowman
    • Writers
      • Mark Steven Johnson
      • Frank Miller
      • Zak Penn
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Garner
      • Goran Visnjic
      • Will Yun Lee
    • 459User reviews
    • 186Critic reviews
    • 34Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Elektra
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    Elektra Scene: You Talk In Riddles Old Man
    Elektra Scene: It Ends Now
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    Elektra Scene: It Ends Now
    Elektra Scene: Stay Close Abby
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    Elektra Scene: Stay Close Abby
    Elektra Scene: You Haven't Changed
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    Elektra Scene: You Haven't Changed
    Elektra Scene: They Won't Just Kill You
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    Elektra Scene: They Won't Just Kill You

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    Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner
    • Elektra
    Goran Visnjic
    Goran Visnjic
    • Mark Miller
    Will Yun Lee
    Will Yun Lee
    • Kirigi
    Kirsten Zien
    Kirsten Zien
    • Abby Miller
    • (as Kirsten Prout)
    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    • Roshi
    Terence Stamp
    Terence Stamp
    • Stick
    Natassia Malthe
    Natassia Malthe
    • Typhoid
    Bob Sapp
    Bob Sapp
    • Stone
    Chris Ackerman
    Chris Ackerman
    • Tattoo
    Edson T. Ribeiro
    • Kinkou
    Colin Cunningham
    Colin Cunningham
    • McCabe
    Hiro Kanagawa
    Hiro Kanagawa
    • Meizumi
    Mark Houghton
    Mark Houghton
    • Bauer
    Laura Ward
    Laura Ward
    • Young Elektra
    Kurt Max Runte
    Kurt Max Runte
    • Nikolas Natchios
    Nathaniel Arcand
    Nathaniel Arcand
    • Hand Ninja #1
    Aaron Au
    • Hand Ninja #2
    Kevan Ohtsji
    Kevan Ohtsji
    • Roshi Servant
    • Director
      • Rob Bowman
    • Writers
      • Mark Steven Johnson
      • Frank Miller
      • Zak Penn
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews459

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Elektra' received mixed reviews, highlighting Jennifer Garner's performance and action sequences. Many praised her portrayal and the fight scenes for their intensity and choreography. However, criticisms focused on the clichéd, underdeveloped plot and weak villains. The special effects were deemed subpar, and the romantic subplot was seen as unnecessary and poorly executed. Despite these issues, some appreciated the film's entertainment value and visual style.
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    Featured reviews

    4RenX99

    not the Electra I know...

    Perhaps I'm out of date or just don't know what Electra is like in current publications... But the Electra that I read was far more manipulative and always seems to have a plan. She usually used others to do her dirty work and more often than not some sort of double cross was involved. Just when you think you have it all figured out she pull the wool over your eyes and gets her way.

    This movie was fairly weak on the dialog, the acting wasn't particularly convincing, and the action was spotty. I was really looking for something more along the lines of Frank Miller's book "Electra Assassin." Which is much darker than anything in this movie.

    Special effect where cool, action was interesting at times, but more often than not the story and plot was slow or illogical. Tha Hand was not menacing enough, and Electra was not..... bitchy enough. She's the girl you love to hate... but in this story, I just didn't care either way.
    soulstrong

    Good Movie

    Before seeing the movie I had read some negative criticism of Elektra, but after I saw it I found my bias went right out the window. I've always been a fan of all of the superhero movies out, especially since Marvel makes really great ones (yeah Catwoman and Batman and all those were good...but Marvel won't ever disappoint) - Elektra had great design elements, the acting was superb, I do wish they had provided more information, but it isn't like it's necessary. I think the other reviewers just want to know more behind what is given, but of what is given in the movie, it certainly gives enough. I really enjoyed seeing Elektra, I'm a fan of Alias somewhat, but I've seen a few of Jennifer Garner's movies, but I found Jennifer Garner really found the role very well, she had a completely different persona, and this movie really showed the evolution of Elektra Nachios. In Daredevil (which rocked), we met Elektra as a girl with her guard up, but also as a girl with a smile, then we left Elektra as a girl who was in pain and agony. But in Elektra, we met Elektra as a girl that was scorned, that had a lot of mental anguish, and we saw Elektra eventually become happy again, maybe not to the same as before, but we saw what she could truly become. So overall, this movie rocked. 9/10!
    6charles000

    OK, I'll confess, this movie is definitely junk food for the mind, like eating a twinkie - but it is fun to watch

    OK, I'll confess, this movie is definitely junk food for the mind, like eating a twinkie - but it is fun to watch Well, what can I say. We can't always be discriminating and intellectual in our attempts to probe the artistic complexities engaged in the artform of film.

    Sometimes, a film is just . . . fun, or quirky, or in some other way entertaining - and this is where Elektra comes in, complete with her trademark red assassin warrior outfit.

    It is fun to watch Jennifer Gardner work her craft as she threads her way through the dialogue and scenes in this film.

    All things considered, she is a good casting match for the Elektra character.

    As for the story itself . . . well, we're not talking war and peace here.

    Aside from the major plot theme, the film does take the viewer into some dark personal views into Elektra herself . . . who she really is (and is not), and various situations that led her into th e profession she has become so skilled But, if you happen to be an Elektra fan (from the comic / graphic novel realm), you'll appreciate the extent to which this character has been translated to film . . . not always an easy or successful process.

    Not a block buster, or leading edge provocative film . . . no, but for just plain fun, and also a movie that kids can see without too much concern, I'll give this a thumbs up.
    GOWBTW

    It was very INTENSE!

    This movie picks up where Daredevil left off. Jennifer Garner reprises her role as the sultry, but lethal assassin, Elektra. It apparently appears she was more well-liked in both movies than just Daredevil himself. Garner plays Elektra very well, the outfit she wears was much better than the one in "Daredevil", in my opinion. Her body, however is even hotter than a volcano erupting.

    Stick was great, and Terence Stamp did a great job at it. Seems like he was the most untouchable character in Marvel comics. The Hand were a very creepy group to be dealing with. Stone, played by Bob Sapp, was the most intimidating figure around. Too bad his plans were "crushed". Typhoid is the one character I must definitely avoid! One kiss and it's lights out forever! All the other characters including Tattoo were amazing as well. The effects were outstanding, and the storyline is too much to ask for.

    This movie is definitely a plus in my book, it was so intense, I might want to see it again, and again! A 10+!
    8wendifm-476-684006

    Underrated

    I think this movie isn't liked because it takes liberties with all source material. I've come to realize all movies do this so I stopped judging movies because of changes. Plus I never read the comics so I can enjoy it for what it is instead of of be mad for what it isn't. If you you can enjoy it for what it is you will have fun.

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    • Trivia
      The first "Marvel" movie featuring a female lead.
    • Goofs
      (at around 16 mins) When Elektra is in a bikini after swimming, her wound can be seen on the top of her stomach. However in the previous scene, when she is underwater, there is no wound.
    • Quotes

      Stick: Some lessons can't be taught, Elektra. They must be lived to be understood.

    • Crazy credits
      In the credits, many Roman letters are replaced either by their Greek equivalents or by similar-looking characters (for instance, Sigma resembles the capital letter E).
    • Alternate versions
      There is a directors cut that is three minutes longer with some extra scenes.
    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: The Making of 'Elektra' (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Jingle Bells
      Written by James Pierpont (uncredited)

      [Incorrectly credited as written by by Alan Ett and James McMillen]

      Courtesy of Opus 1 Production Music Library

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Switzerland
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Sát Thủ Elektra
    • Filming locations
      • Shannon Falls, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Regency Enterprises
      • Marvel Enterprises
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $43,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $24,409,722
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,804,793
      • Jan 16, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $56,995,646
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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