Anna
2019 · Directed by Luc Besson
Original language: English
- action
- adventure
- thriller
The story
Beneath Anna Poliatova's striking beauty lies a secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill to become one of the world's most feared government assassins.
What it’s like
Glossy, high-contrast nineties surfaces: fashion-shoot pastels giving way to cold Moscow greys, Paris and Milan rendered in polished chrome, mirrored hotel suites and sleek night-lit streets. Camera moves quickly and stylishly, with slick tracking shots, sudden jump cuts and frequent fractured timelines that snap between eras, and the action is staged in bursts of kinetic, sharply edited violence. The soundtrack leans on pulsing synth and cool electronic beats that give every chase a restless charge. The vibe is sleek, cool and icy, with a hard edge of menace under the glamour. Its pacing is brisk and jittery, pushing forward in short, punchy scenes rather than lingering moods. Violence is frequent and sometimes brutal, including gunfire, close-quarters fights and a few graphic killings, with some sexual content and nudity. The emotional register stays mostly detached, following a young woman who uses her beauty as both a mask and a weapon as she moves through manipulation and betrayal. Best for viewers who want stylish, adrenaline-driven espionage and don't mind a cold, violent edge.
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