A condemned felon becomes a government assassin, navigating a relentless, gritty world of suspense and pulpy action.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.
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No surprises for an R: moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence.
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A beautiful felon, sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a policeman, is given a second chance – as a secret political assassin controlled by the government.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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