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Elektra

  • 2005
  • PG-13
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
103K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,488
74
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
    103K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,488
    74
    • Director
      • Rob Bowman
    • Writers
      • Mark Steven Johnson
      • Frank Miller
      • Zak Penn
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Garner
      • Goran Visnjic
      • Will Yun Lee
    • 465User reviews
    • 186Critic reviews
    • 34Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

    Videos9

    Elektra
    Trailer 1:47
    Elektra
    Elektra Scene: You Talk In Riddles Old Man
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    Elektra Scene: You Talk In Riddles Old Man
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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
    Clip 1:27
    Elektra Scene: Stay Close Abby
    Elektra Scene: You Haven't Changed
    Clip 1:10
    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
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    User reviews465

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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.
    AI-generated from the text of user reviews

    Featured reviews

    5fj_cruz1

    Above average film

    Watched this last night here in Sydney Australia, and what can i say? It's an alright movie, but the TV commercials makes it look as if there's gonna be A lot of action and fighting, when there really isn't much. Personally, Natassia Malthe looked so much better than Jennifer Garner, plus she actually looked more like the Elektra character from the comics. The directing was also alright. Some scenes just seemed dead, others just to fill up time, though funnily it seemed to go by quickly. The final fight just came like that. I was there thinking "dont tell me the climax is coming already", did the climax fight deliver? No, not really, but was still amusing to watch though. Overall this is an above average film except from those minor issues i addressed, and is a better movie than Catwoman, but, what isn't? 6/10
    neysa59

    Worth The Watch

    This is one hard movie to really rate. When i was about half way through i was thinking maybe 6 out of 10 and that was pushing it. After completely watching the movie and actually spend some time thinking about it the movie is actually pretty good.

    Jennifer Garner did a awesome job in the movie. All the guys will like it cause it has plenty of action in it for them to enjoy. The only thing i really found lacking in the movie is the fact that they don't tell you anything about the bad guys and who or why they are doing what they are doing. Since the movie was not really that long i feel they should have spent a little time explaining all the characters better. If they did they i would have given it a even higher rating and would have said it was right up there with xmen and spiderman 2.

    Overall i would say its about a 6.8 out of 10. It is definitely worth even spending full price at the movie theatres.
    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!
    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+!
    richardfallon-2

    Elektra gets a bad rap

    The movie isn't particularly great. The story makes no sense and the dialogue is terrible (Terrence Stamp as a white haired English Yoda-type isa prime offender), but it compares favorably to Marvel's worst movies - Blade 2 and 3, the Hulk, Punisher, Daredevil.

    It's definitely entertaining, the villains are really interesting (despite one is called "Kinko") and the action scenes are a lot of fun. It could have been a lot better if there was more exposition about the villains. They were certainly the best part of the film.

    If you liked the comic, it's probably worth seeing. If not, you may want to wait for video.

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    Keanu Reeves in The Matrix (1999)
    Gun Fu
    Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon (1973)
    Martial Arts
    Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, and Chris Hemsworth
    Superhero
    Bruce Willis in Die Hard (1988)
    Action
    Still frame
    Adventure
    James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Sharon Angela, Max Casella, Dan Grimaldi, Joe Perrino, Donna Pescow, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Michael Drayer in The Sopranos (1999)
    Crime
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    Fantasy

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    Did you know

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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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    • 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
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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