Drama Comedy Mystery Baby Assassins Collection

Baby Assassins

Name: Baby Assassins
Director: Yugo Sakamoto
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Mystery, Crime, Action
Released: 2021-01-01
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Akari Takaishi, Saori Izawa, Mone Akitani, Yasukaze Motomiya, Satoshi Uekiya

2021Dir. Yugo Sakamoto1h 35m

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Runtime1h 35m

Released2021

DirectorYugo Sakamoto

About This Movie

Baby Assassins has this quirky blend of action and comedy that feels fresh. The two lead girls, both high schoolers and trained killers, have a dynamic that's relatable yet absurd. You get a real sense of their teenage struggles mixed with the absurdity of their violent profession. The pacing keeps you on your toes, moving from light-hearted banter to intense action scenes with surprising fluidity. The practical effects have a certain charm, especially in the fight sequences, which feel grounded rather than overly stylized. It’s interesting how the film tackles themes of friendship and rivalry amid the chaos. Plus, the yakuza angle adds a nice layer of tension. Worth a watch for its unique take on the assassin genre.

Directed by Yugo Sakamoto, a fresh voice in action-comedy.Features a mix of practical effects and comedic timing.Run time: 100 minutes; Japanese language with subtitles.Released in Japan, gaining international attention post-festival.