True Memoirs of an International Assassin

2016
TV-14
1h 38m

IMDb RATING

5.9/10

25K

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Andy Garcia, Maurice Compte, Kevin James, and Zulay Henao in True Memoirs of an International Assassin (2016)

After a publisher changes a writer's debut novel about a deadly assassin from fiction to nonfiction, the author finds himself thrust into the world of his lead character, and must take on the role of his character for his own survival.

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After a publisher changes a writer's debut novel about a deadly assassin from fiction to non-fiction, the author finds himself thrust into the world of his lead character, and must take on t... Read allAfter a publisher changes a writer's debut novel about a deadly assassin from fiction to non-fiction, the author finds himself thrust into the world of his lead character, and must take on the role of his character for his own survival.After a publisher changes a writer's debut novel about a deadly assassin from fiction to non-fiction, the author finds himself thrust into the world of his lead character, and must take on the role of his character for his own survival.

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IMDb RATING

5.9/10

25K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
During the inauguration reception Sam Carver is told that there is a auto tune version of his interview with Katie Couric on Youtube. That version is played during the end credits.

Goofs
All entries contain spoilers

Quotes
Amos: I told you the Ghost was not to be shared. This is real life, Samuel. People could get hurt.
Sam Larson: You read my book.
Amos: Of course I read the book. I thought we were friends.
Sam Larson: I'm really sorry. I changed the details. It was supposed to be fiction.

Connections
Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Kevin James/Tim Gunn/The Weeknd (2016)

Soundtracks
Standing in the Doorway
Written by C. Hall
Performed by Chuck Hall Band
Courtesy of Fervor Records

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Featured review

7/10

A writer is mistaken for an assassin when trying to sell his book.

First off, this is a good movie. This is an entertaining movie. This is a funny movie. This is a movie that makes you smile.

No, this isn't the best movie of all time and no it's not going to win an Oscar. But, actually Andy Garcia puts in a very notable performance. He makes his character come alive. Garcia obviously comes from the school of thought, "There are no small roles."

There is an innocent quality to this movie and I think above all else this is the reason I was left with such a good feeling while watching it. The story moves along well and at a good pace. The story is also believable, for the most part. There are a couple of times in the plot where the movie is asking us to suspend our disbelief a bit too much, but by the time this happens the story worked in some conveniences which makes this more palatable.

This isn't a perfect movie, but the bottom line is: it is very enjoyable and well made. It knows what it is and doesn't over extend it's reach. And as far as the Netflix original movies with Adam Sandler's company go: it was the best so far!

I also feel this movie would have done very well in the box office if it was in theaters.

It has comedy, it has action, romance and good story telling. It's a clever, little lighthearted movie and it deserves a higher rating then it got on here. I honestly feel people are forgetting how to review movies. A movie doesn't have to be dark or brilliant to be good.