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Elektra 2005

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★ 5.1/10 PG-13 ActionFantasyAdventure Released
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What is Elektra?

Elektra is a 2005 film that follows the life of a warrior who survives a near-death experience. Following this event, she establishes a career as an assassin-for-hire.

Type
Film
Year
2005
Status
Released
Runtime
97 minutes
Release date
Jan 13, 2005
Studios
Regency Enterprises, New Regency Pictures, Marvel Enterprises
Genres
Action, Fantasy, Adventure
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Elektra is a 2005 film that follows the life of a warrior who survives a near-death experience. Following this event, she establishes a career as an assassin-for-hire. The narrative centers on her transition from this profession when she attempts to protect two specific targets. These individuals are a single father and his young daughter. The conflict arises as she defends them against a group of supernatural assassins who are pursuing them. The film explores the intersection of her lethal background and her newfound protective role as she faces these adversaries. By choosing to intervene on behalf of the father and child, the protagonist finds herself in direct opposition to the supernatural forces seeking to eliminate them. The story documents her efforts to ensure their safety while navigating the challenges posed by her mysterious and dangerous enemies. The film focuses on the tension between her past as a mercenary and her current objective to shield the family from the lethal group targeting them.

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Should you watch it?

“A surviving warrior turned assassin must protect a father and daughter from supernatural killers.”

Reasons to watch
  • features Jennifer Garner reprising her role as Elektra
  • directed by Rob Bowman
Keep in mind
  • receives mixed to negative user reviews

Watch it if you enjoy superhero action films based on Marvel Comics characters.

Rated PG-13.

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What is the release year of Elektra?

Elektra was released in the year 2005.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Rob Bowman.

Who stars in the title role?

Jennifer Garner stars as Elektra.

What genre is the film?

Elektra is classified as an action, fantasy, and adventure superhero film.

What is the premise of the movie?

Elektra survives a near-death experience, becomes an assassin-for-hire, and protects a single father and his young daughter from supernatural assassins.