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While 2003's Daredevil was a conventional superhero movie, the 2005 spinoff, Elektra, is more of a wuxia-styled martial arts/fantasy flick. Elektra (Jennifer Garner) has returned to her life as a hired assassin, but she balks at an assignment to kill a single father (Goran Visnjic, ER) and his teenage daughter (Kirsten Prout). That makes her the target of The Hand, an organization of murderous ninjas, scheming corporate types, and a band of stylish supervillains seeking to eliminate Elektra and tip the balance of power in the ongoing battle of good vs. evil.
As the star of Alias, Garner has proven that she can kick butt with the best of them, and some of the visual effects are impressive, but the action sequences tend to be anticlimactic, and there's not much to the story. Fans will notice numerous references to Frank Miller's comic books, but there's very little resemblance to Miller's cold-blooded killer (Elektra with an agent? Elektra referring to herself as a "soccer mom"?).
Is Elektra better than Daredevil? Not really, even with the distinct advantage of having all Garner and no Ben Affleck. That could be the spinoff's greatest disappointment: after Spider-Man 2 raised the bar for comic-book movies, Elektra lowered it back to Daredevil's level. Directed by Rob Bowman (the X-Files movie), and featuring Terence Stamp as the mysterious mentor Stick, Will Yun Lee (Die Another Day) as the chief villain, and NFL-player-turned-mixed-martial-arts-champion Bob Sapp as the immovable Stone. --David Horiuchi, Amazon.com
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Elektra has had some fairly negative press, however I urge you to take an action figure leap of faith and make up your own minds.
I found it far superior to its "predecessor" Daredevil and for me, Garner gave Elektra real character. She has been critisied for playing it too cool and unfeeling, but I ask how else would an assasin be? Warm and cuddly??!! I found it easy to see the torment she is feeling over her orders to kill and her compassion bubbling under the surface as she struggles against her instincts to kill.
It was a far better plot than Daredevil with superior action sequences and an element of the Hero / Flying Daggers style of bright colours against the darkness of the scences which I found visually very effective.
Yes, before I am bereated for the glowing review, it does have some flaws, some of the dialogue could have been written better (or even left out) however this is an adaptation of a loved comic book character. With these I want to see mainly action, feel the characters emotions and empathise with them and to be visually attracted to the screen and for me Elektra offers this in droves.
The DVD features had the usual deleted scenes and interviews with Garner, which I found entertaining.
Elektra scores high on my list with the script downfalls being lifted by Garners performance. This girl has serious talent and can do no wrong in my eyes, she is on her way up and I continue to support any project she features in no matter what the critics say. Alias.... need I say more?!
So go on, add this to your to be watched list, Elektra knocks the socks of supposed hit Ocean 12, which with a stunning cast list is saying something.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Good points: nice pictures and colors, excellent special effects! the aesthetic is perfectly mastered. Garner is good in the leading role; the villains are really er... nasty.
Problem! Abby's secret is soooooooooo ridiculous; Please I laughed when I discovered what her secret was! come on it's both so predictable and laughable! ^^ Elektra's ruthlessness was considerably reduced and that's a bad point: it's a good idea on the paper to tone down Elektra's temper but in the end, the character becomes inconsistant... Too bad! without this huge mistake and without this Abby plot, this could have been a better film. Nevertheless the high quality of the pictures and Garner's performance boost the film.
Problem! Abby's secret is soooooooooo ridiculous; Please I laughed when I discovered what her secret was! come on it's both so predictable and laughable! ^^ Elektra's ruthlessness was considerably reduced and that's a bad point: it's a good idea on the paper to tone down Elektra's temper but in the end, the character becomes inconsistant... Too bad! without this huge mistake and without this Abby plot, this could have been a better film. Nevertheless the high quality of the pictures and Garner's performance boost the film.
39 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
"Elektra" is the latest film to star Jennifer Garner - one of Hollywoods most beautiful and charismatic people. Garner was last dazzling last year in "13 Going on 30"
With "Elektra" the source material is a bit off-key and theres not nearly enough time to do the movie in, but it all still gels together quite nicely thanks to another saving grace performance by Garner and some beautiful cinematography.
With "Elektra" the source material is a bit off-key and theres not nearly enough time to do the movie in, but it all still gels together quite nicely thanks to another saving grace performance by Garner and some beautiful cinematography.
Elektra's only real fault seems to be that it takes itself a little too seriously; oh and the acting talents of some minor characters. Either way its beautiful action scenes, fighting fight and totally able lead actress pulling of sweary words after giggling at the word "bitch" last year and generally being someone you dont want to mess with is alot of fun to watch. Its ending is satisfying and the layer of drama is successful. However, i can't shake the wants and needs for Garner to do something more challenging - see her confirmed role in a new drama in 2006... :)
Elektras faults lie with a script that varies greatly in quality and pace; either way, most of the actors seem to be able to deliver some cliches without hamming them up, notably strong is teenage actress Kristin Prout.
Most important question here. Is it better than Daredevil? Yes. By a long shot. Theres far less bloated drama scenes with inplausable intent; theres far more rapid action, its far more beautiful to watch and the tone is far superior to campy Daredevil. Its actually one of the better films out of the Marvel DC revivial of late, but Spider-Man 2 it aint.
Its one of the better action movies of recent, better than "Oceans 12" and other fairly good films. Its worth the time if you can switch off what the critics say. And this comes from someone who loathed the abysmal "Catwoman".
Good game, Garner.
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Quiet, slow & subtle
The mood of the movie nicely echoes the mood of the character. It is dark, pensive and not altogether deep. Read more
Published 13 months ago by N
GREAT FILM!, A MUST SEE
I Can't understand why this didn't do as good as it could've or should have done at the cinema
and this is truly a very good film to watch
i suppose if you get a... Read more
and this is truly a very good film to watch
i suppose if you get a... Read more
Published 15 months ago by D. Lench
Great Film If Your stick To The DVD Version !
This film is great throughout and in my opinion is a perfect follow up to the Daredevil movie. There is not much point going on about the plot or even how cool Jennifer Garner... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Douglas C. Harris
Not Elekra-fying
Not really MARVEL-lous because it lacks the feel of the HULK, GHOST RIDER, IRON MAN... it's more like a martial arts movie. It lacks the supernatural. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Justice Peace
give it a chance!
after seeing daredevil , jennifer garner really stood out playing elektra and when i noticed she had a spin off, i coulidint wait to see it. i was not left disapointed at all! Read more
Published 23 months ago by J. Anderson
Elevated by Jennifer Garner
Jennifer Garner reprises and expands her role from Daredevil as as assassin for hire who becomes protector of a girl (with a secret) and her father. Read more
Published on 3 July 2008 by D. Brusca
Elektra is electrifying....
Ok, having seen the theatrical version of this film first and loving it, I decided to buy this "Director's Cut" as well to see what was left out. Now... Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2008 by Mr. R. E. Smith
flawed heroine in a classic battle of good vs evil
The main reason I watched this movie was because Jennifer Garner was in it.
Jennifer Garner does not disappoint with her multifaceted portrayal of the emotionally... Read more
Jennifer Garner does not disappoint with her multifaceted portrayal of the emotionally... Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2007 by Mary Chrapliwy
Worst of the recent Marvel movies
Well, it is in my opinion (though that is just of the ones I've seen, obviously, which currently excludes the Fantastic 4 movies). Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2007 by Lukens
"She's an urban legend"
Before watching this movie I did not know much about this character from the Marvel comics. Elektra died in "Daredevil", but she was brought back from the dead by the Masters. Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2007 by Sebastian Fernandez
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