Michael (Christian Slater) is an American business man in Russia. He is married to Maya, a ballerina (Sofya Skya, professional ballerina). They have a daughter (Marianna Khalifman). His position is resented by the Russian Mafia who want him killed because of the way he has "raped" Russia. The carnage starts 23 minutes into the film. Maya, uses her ballerina skills in hand to hand combat, eat your heart out Milla Jovovich. The film sets up for a sequel that promises to be better because a certain actor won't be in it.

I liked the idea of the ballerina fighting, perhaps the next reality TV show. The plot or editing appeared to need some work. In spite of the killings, there was no lead up or excitement. Maya spoke very softly and her voice seem unnatural as if it was dubbed. The Russians are all made out to be cold, which translated into a lack of characters. The film just didn't seem to have it together.

I have mixed feelings on the ballet style fighting, a serious waste of artful talent to entertain us lowbrows. What next? Opera stars doing rap? A good film if you need a quick Milla Jovovich fix.

Parental Guide: Brief stripper Nudity, strip searches with no nudity. No sex. Don't any recall F-bombs.

The first part of Assassin's Run is a decent watchable movie. But the last of the movie is utter garbage. I think Christian Slater had his character killed off so he wouldn't have to be a part of the second half of this movie. Literally the worst fighting scenes I've ever seen(ballerina karate)wtf? Bad acting running rampant. And a twist with a bad guy reveal that a toddler could have seen coming. The only reason it got two stars is the first part up until Slater dies is actually pretty good. What happened after that??? Not worth a watch.

Probably the worst movie I have seen in over a decade. Truly an embarrassment of a B movie to all involved. Don't believe the positive reviews here; they HAVE to be plants. 10 stars? Jason Bourne like? What? Who ARE these reviewers?

The script is flawed and lame. The acting by everyone is really, really bad; ...and I had high hopes as I like many of the actors in this and I enjoy these types of movies. The editing is poor; lots of unnecessarily long scenes and then rushed others. The story line is slow and very predictable. You will figure it all out immediately if you have a brain.

But the absolute worst is the pure silliness of it. A slender little ballerina destroys multiple Russian hit-men because she stretched while in prison? Seriously? She spins and spins while elbowing a petite older woman who manages to survive those multiple elbows to face along with a half dozen kicks. However later one kick to an 6'+ 250 lb Russian mobster and he is out. Okaaay.

It was like watching a train-wreck. I couldn't believe it could be so corny and had to watch to the end. It didn't disappoint. For example, she takes out the last two by doing a typical ballerina split jump. Really? A couple of toes to the face is all it takes? Then these two big murdering Russian bruts look at her and run away leaving $500M? Hahaha! Riiiight. She leaves a pile of dead bodies of good decent people around her that helped her and, eh, who cares; she always walks over them without checking if they are alive. Just smile and walk away. Great role model for her kid.

And no, none of these are spoilers. Also, if you can't figure this embarrassment of a movie out in advance, I pity your offspring. Watch Atomic Blonde, Red Sparrow, or Anna instead of this poor B movie. All have better acting, plot, twists, realistic fights, editing, and not so predictable.