Assassin’s Bullet: A Roller Coaster of Confusion and Thrills

So, I watched “Assassin’s Bullet” the other day. Now that’s a title that promises a bit, doesn’t it? But like a Swedish smorgasbord, it leaves you picking and choosing bits you like and bits you’re not so sure about.

Let’s start with the cast. Christian Slater, Donald Sutherland, and Elika Portnoy. Some big names there, huh? Whenever I hear Slater’s voice, I get flashbacks to ’93 when I first saw “True Romance” at a packed cinema. But that’s another story. Here, his performance—well, he kinda tries to carry the movie like a moose on ice. There’s effort, but sometimes he seems as baffled by the plot as we are.

Speaking of plot, I’m still scratching my head, honestly. Directed by Isaac Florentine, known for his action-packed choreography, you’d expect non-stop thrills. And you do get action scenes that are as thrilling as a midsummer party. But there are twists packed with perhaps too much… twistiness? You might find yourself needing an IKEA instruction manual to piece it all together.

The setting’s quite atmospheric though, giving off a kind of ‘Euro-thriller’ vibe. Budapest looks stunning here, almost makes me wanna book a ticket and compare its charm with an autumn stroll in Gamla Stan, Stockholm.

What struck me, considering the broader film landscape, is how these movies are trying to mix espionage and identity struggles. Ah, the good ol’ existential crisis! A theme that every Swede can touch base with on a Sunday afternoon while sipping strong coffee and contemplating life’s mysteries.

In the end, there’s fun to be had. Possibly unintentional—but who doesn’t like to laugh at a movie when it tries just a bit too hard? Maybe not top-tier, but it’s a ride. So grab some popcorn ‘n’ a sense of humor. Skål!

Check the trailer below