#Cedric Nicolas-Troyan

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Kate (2021)

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Kate (2021, Cedric Nicolas-Troyan)

03/03/2024

Kate is a 2021 film directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan.

The film was released on the Netflix platform starting from September 10, 2021.

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Movie Review | Kate (Nicolas-Troyan, 2021)

I threw this on because I was sick and wanted to zone out to something unchallenging like Mary Elizabeth Winstead with a sick hairdo and cool bomber jacket (with the flap collar, not the ribbed collar) kill people in a John Wick knockoff. What I learned watching this is that it’s also a bit of a Crank knockoff, albeit one pitched at a lower energy and less giddily amoral level. For you see, MEW has to keep injecting herself every couple of scenes to stay alive because she got poisoned after banging a guy who looks like Ellis from Die Hard. The lesson here is to never, ever have sex with anyone ever under any circumstances. Anyway, MEW does her share of punching, kicking, stabbing and shooting people in coherently, sometimes creatively shot fight scenes, so on those modest terms I enjoyed this. I must however note that I could have used some juicier sounds during the fight scenes. With the CGI blood and the lack of good crunch and squish sounds, the hits rarely felt as gnarly as I’d like.

This has the added novelty of being set in Japan and mostly at night, so we get plenty of neon colours for visual spice (this has the same aesthetic as the light up parts on a gaming PC), although I should note that a purportedly colourful modern movie still looks dimmer on the whole than the average movie from a few decades ago. However, as far as the Japanese element goes, this compares favourably to earlier American movies, which tended to be way more racist. Like you’d get the hero go on a racist rant, make somebody eat their watch, threaten somebody with a dildo, okay, I’m just describing Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects. Here, it’s the Yakuza characters who are racist against a mixed race child, so we’ve come a long way.

I should however note that the kid is really fucking annoying. For example, within a few minutes of meeting MEW, she calls her a “cancer bitch”, which is a horrible thing to say to somebody who has cancer, or even if they don’t. MEW ends up saddled with the kid for her bulk of the runtime, which makes some scenes a challenge. Listen, I’m not saying it would have been better if MEW had killed the kid. That’s a horrible thing to say, and need I remind everyone that murder is WRONG. So I would never say that. But MEW was shooting a lot of bad guys, and there were stray bullets flying around… so the kid should have left and gone somewhere safe and exited the movie. There, I’ve fixed the movie in a less reprehensible way.

Anyway, MEW is a nice and sturdy lead and there are some pretty good action scenes, and some nice supporting work from Jun Kunimura, Tadanobu Asano and Woody Harrelson. But when shots weren’t being fired and fisticuffs weren’t being had, I found this a little ponderous when it aimed for drama. I think it would have done better to take more after its inspirations and kept this stuff to a minimum. But I should also note that I was sick and therefore more prone to zoning out in my weakened state, so perhaps this will work better for others.

On a final note, MEW is obsessed with a soft drink called Boom Boom Lemon. I learn after some googling that this is not a real soft drink but inspired by one called C. C. Lemon, which is manufactured by Suntory. I don’t recall having seen this sold here, but you can get Marble Pop and other East Asian soft drinks here, so I’ll be sure to keep an eye out for it.

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"Kate" (2021) Directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan (Action/Crime/Thriller)

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KATE (2021) dir. Cedric Nicolas-Troyan

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KATE (2021) directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan

age rating: 18+ genre: action, thriller duration: 1h 46m country: USA language: English, Japanese screenplay: Umair Aleem

major cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Miku Martineau, Woody Harrelson, Tadanobu Asano, Jun Kunimura

plot summary : in the bustling, neon-lit streets of Tokyo, deadly assassin Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) realises she’s been poisoned with a lethal dose of radiation, giving her only 24 hours to live. racing against time, she embarks on a ruthless mission to eliminate those responsible. along the way, she finds an unexpected ally in Ani (Miku Martineau), the teenage daughter of one of her past victims, as she seeks vengeance and redemption in her final hours.

KATE caught me off guard in the best way possible! I went in expecting just another run-of-the-mill action flick, but let me tell you, this one takes it up a notch. it’s intense, gritty, and wildly entertaining from start to finish. the plot is straightforward, yes, but the way it’s executed—with a series of high-octane scenes—keeps you glued to the screen. right from the start, the pace is relentless, and I knew I was in for one hell of a ride. the action scenes? oh boy, they’re off the charts! graphic and brutal, so if you’re squeamish, consider yourself warned! but for an action lover like me, it’s pure adrenaline—unapologetically violent and daring, just the way a revenge thriller should be. visually, this movie is stunning. the Tokyo setting is perfect and gives the whole thing a hyper-stylised, almost steampunk vibe that reminded me of Arcane or Nerve, with those neon lights cutting through the night. the colour palette is intense, bursting with contrasts like warm pinks and cool blues, creating a futuristic, gritty atmosphere that screams “Tokyo noir.” every shot feels meticulously crafted to pull me into this world of dark alleyways, neon-lit clubs, and chaotic streets. the cinematography elevates KATE from a typical action movie to something that feels almost like a graphic novel come to life. I can hardly believe that this film is directed by a non-Japanese! Mary Elizabeth Winstead is brilliant as Kate. she gives it her all, balancing Kate’s ferocity with a raw vulnerability as she faces her imminent death. I could feel her anger, her desperation, and, surprisingly, those tender moments with Ani. she brings a depth to Kate’s character that makes her more than just an action hero—she’s complex, flawed, and driven. it’s so easy to get invested in her journey. and let’s talk about Ani, played by Miku Martineau! she’s the wild card, infusing a mix of sass and innocence that lightens the dark tone of the movie. the chemistry between the two is palpable, which adds an emotional layer amid all the mayhem. now, as for the plot twist—yeah, it’s there, but I saw it coming a mile away, and it’s not exactly mind-blowing. honestly, the plot isn’t groundbreaking; it’s an action-packed revenge story that sticks to what works. so while the twist wasn’t a shocker, I didn’t mind. it’s all about the execution here, not just the storyline, and the visuals and performances more than make up for it. would I watch it again? probably not, unless I stumbled upon it during a clean-up session and got pulled back in by the action. but for a one-time watch, KATE is a blast! it’s intense, stylish, and packs a serious punch. if you’re in the mood for something thrilling and visually bold, this one’s definitely worth a go!

poster & stills credit: IMDb edited using canva

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March 2024

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Kate (2021)

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Kate (2021):

“ A female assassin has 24 hours to get vengeance on her poisoner before she dies. “

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Second movie that I’ve watched it this week, and it’s not any better than the previous one. I love action movies, and this one seemed promising but... no. I love Mary Elizabeth Winstead, but this is definitely not one of her best movies. This whole film feels clumsy. The action scenes are questionable and the lore is mediocre. It has some cute moments, and that fourth gif is badass, but overall I don’t really like this film.