Elektra

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Elektra

PG-13

2005

1h 36m

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Assassin-for-hire Elektra works for a mysterious international organization known as the Hand, for which she kills her targets without question, and in a conspicuous red bustier, no less. When the Hand asks her to kill Mark Miller and his daughter, Abby, while they're on holiday, Elektra's conscience kicks in, and she decides to protect her targets rather than eliminate them. Of course, the Hand isn't so willing to let them off the hook.

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Critics Consensus

Jennifer Garner inhabits her role with earnest gusto, but Elektra's tone deaf script is too self-serious and bereft of intelligent dialogue to provide engaging thrills.

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

May 1, 2020

C-

The real issue I have with this movie is how uneventful so much of it feels.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Jul 14, 2015

If the film isn't as bad as some others in the comics-to-cinema genre (Halle Berry's Catwoman has rather lowered the bar), that's not to say it's good.

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Jul 14, 2015

Studio dross of the lowest grade.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Sep 25, 2025

2/10

No doubt exists as to whether or not she’ll win out in the end; nothing is really at stake.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Jan 31, 2022

Even at just a slim 96 minutes, the film drags in places, with a predictable plot.

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Deryck Swan

The List

Apr 23, 2019

3/5

The special effects are well realized and enough attention is paid to the character of Elektra to make her a formidable rival to any number of Wolverines.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 27, 2026

Elektra = a *1.5* star Movie ( and I am being generous)

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Grey A

@RT35256052 Sep 17, 2026

Still one of the best marvel movie to date. It's cunty, it's heroic, amazing costume, cunty hair, the use of the sai simply the best one in any media to this day and it's 2026 now.

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Tias U

@tiasau Aug 9, 2026

Just about what you'd expect. Can't complain too much.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 12, 2026

Jennifer Garner does what she can with the role, but even she can't save the weak script. Instead of conveying the feel of a lethal assassin, Elektra never comes across as particularly intimidating or memorable.

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Jack K

@RT19468988 Jun 17, 2026

For the general Marvel movie viewer, this movie will probably not pack a satisfying enough punch on any level. This movie will always hit home for me though, because of how the filming techniques help fuel a realistic depiction of what it is like to cope with various symptoms of OCD; incredibly relatable and respectful to people who suffer from this mental health issue. Just by the way, the counting, the germophobia, all those "little things" you critics diminish about her behavior, that's just the compulsions. The dream-like states and nightmares she suffers from are what the real problem is. Yeah, real "mild" case, Ebert. People are sickening. What do you really know about OCD, you old fart? It's not the centerpiece of the movie, and most other elements may likely fall short for people, but to an extent, it made me feel understood about something that most people really don't have an accurate perception of in this world. That means enough to me for a 4.5/5.

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Tsaki M

@tsaki May 17, 2026

A beautiful and interesting movie, I really enjoy it every time I watch it. I don't understand why it has many low ratings here (I guess due to sexism since the protagonist is a badass woman instead of a man). All I have to say is that I absolutely recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy movies. And I'd love to see more movies like this one come out in the future!

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Synopsis

Assassin-for-hire Elektra works for a mysterious international organization known as the Hand, for which she kills her targets without question, and in a conspicuous red bustier, no less. When the Hand asks her to kill Mark Miller and his daughter, Abby, while they're on holiday, Elektra's conscience kicks in, and she decides to protect her targets rather than eliminate them. Of course, the Hand isn't so willing to let them off the hook.

Director: Rob Bowman
Producer: Avi Arad, Gary Foster, Arnon Milchan
Screenwriter: Zak Penn, Raven Metzner, Stuart Zicherman
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, Regency Enterprises, Marvel Enterprises
Rating: PG-13 (Action/Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 14, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 26, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $24.4M
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Surround, DTS, Dolby SRD, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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