Assassination Games

Synopsis

Assassination Games is a 2011 action thriller starring Jean-Claude Van Damme alongside Scott Adkins. The film follows two highly skilled assassins, Vincent (Van Damme) and Roland (Adkins), who reluctantly team up after discovering they have a common enemy. Both men are driven by different motives, but they share a deadly efficiency and determination to seek justice on their own terms. As they navigate a dangerous cityscape filled with corrupt criminals and mercenaries, their conflicting styles ignite thrilling and intense combat sequences. Blending classic martial arts choreography with gritty storytelling, Assassination Games explores loyalty, vengeance, and survival in the shadowy underworld.

Cast

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  Jean-Claude Van Damme

  Vincent Brazil

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  Scott Adkins

  Roland Flint

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  Ivan Kaye

  Polo Yakur

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  Kevin Chapman

  Culley

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  Marija Karan

  October

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  Bianca Bree

  Anna Flint

Reviews

Reviews for Assassination Games have been mixed to positive, often highlighting the dynamic action sequences and the chemistry between Jean-Claude Van Damme and Scott Adkins. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.1/10, reflecting a moderately favorable reception from audiences. Critics have praised the movie for delivering solid entertainment within the action genre; for instance, some noted that "the fight choreography stands out and offers fans exciting hand-to-hand combat scenes," while others appreciated the "rare pairing of two martial arts stars sharing the screen," which elevates the experience for action aficionados. However, not all reviews were glowing. On Rotten Tomatoes, while the movie does not have an official Tomatometer score due to limited critic reviews, user scores and anecdotal accounts suggest that some viewers found the storyline predictable and the characters somewhat underdeveloped. Metacritic scores indicate a similarly divided opinion, with the film being described as "serviceable but formulaic," primarily appealing to fans of Van Damme’s and Adkins' action work without breaking new ground. Overall, Assassination Games is regarded as a gritty, straightforward action flick that delivers satisfying fight scenes, appealing mostly to action genre enthusiasts and fans of the leading actors.