Kate (2021)
106 min|Action, Adventure, Crime|10 Sep 2021
6.3Rating: 6.3 / 10 from 74,758 usersMetascore: 47
A jaded assassin assigned to target a yakuza clan has 24 hours to find out who poisoned her and get vengeance before she dies.

Sosok perempuan tangguh kini rupanya tengah menjadi tren, setelah Jolt belum lama ini. Kate adalah film aksi thriller arahan sineas Perancis Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. Film ini dibintangi aktor-aktris ternama, yakni Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Woody Harrelson, Tadanobu Asano, serta aktris remaja Miku Martineau. Di tengah ramainya genre dan tema sejenis, mampukah film rilisan Netflix ini bersaing?

Kate adalah pembunuh bayaran tangguh yang tak pernah gagal dalam misinya untuk membunuh targetnya. Satu ketika, misi yang terlihat mudah berubah menjadi petaka ketika satu protokol dilanggar, ada seorang bocah cilik di dekat sang target, yang lantas membuat Kate trauma berat. Beberapa bulan kemudian, sang mentor, Verrick (Harrelson) menawarinya satu misi terakhir sebelum Kate meminta pensiun. Kate justru terjebak dalam satu intrik internal yakuza di Tokyo, dengan racun ditubuhnya yang membuatnya bertahan hidup hanya 24 jam. Dalam waktu terbatas, Kate berusaha mencari dalang di balik semuanya.

Jika menilik plotnya, kisahnya mirip komedi aksi Crank yang dibintangi Jason Statham. Kate hampir sepanjang film nyaris tidak pernah terlihat normal, alias “teler”, karena pengaruh racun di tubuhnya. Bagi penikmat film sejati, hanya butuh beberapa menit durasi saja untuk membaca ending filmnya. Pemain besar berarti peran besar? Pahamkan? Ini terlalu mudah untuk diantisipasi. Proses investigasi Kate, dari satu lokasi ke lokasi lain, aksi demi aksi, terasa melelahkan. Hanya ada dua faktor yang membuat film ini terasa sedikit berbeda, dan ini bukan segmen aksinya. Satu adalah setting Kota Tokyo yang eksotis, dua adalah chemistry Kate dengan Ani, cucu sang Yakuza. Penampilan bintang pendatang baru remaja ini memang mencuri perhatian. Winstead bukan lantas buruk berakting, namun naskahnya yang mengecewakan performanya. Terlebih Harrelson.

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Kate mengekspos sosok perempuan “pembunuh” tangguh dengan aksi dan kisah yang sudah tak lagi asing untuk genrenya serta pula menyia-nyiakan potensi para bintangnya. Sang produser, David Leitch yang juga mengarahkan John Wick, hanya semata membuat percobaan sosok “John Wick” lain dengan pendekatan yang berbeda. Hiburan aksi perkelahian adalah tentu yang dicari fans genrenya, namun setidaknya dari sisi naskah sepatutnya tidak seburuk ini.

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A lifelong cinephile, he cultivated a deep interest in film from a young age. Following his architectural studies, he embarked on an independent exploration of film theory and history. His passion for cinema manifested in 2006 when he began writing articles and film reviews. This extensive experience subsequently led him to a teaching position at the esteemed Television and Film Academy in Yogyakarta. From 2003 to 2019, he enriched the minds of students by instructing them in Film History, Introduction to Film Art, and Film Theory. His scholarly pursuits extended beyond the classroom. In 2008, he published his seminal work, "Understanding Film," which delves into the core elements of film, both narrative and cinematic. The book's enduring value is evidenced by its second edition, released in 2018, which has become a cornerstone reference for film and communication academics across Indonesia. His contributions extend beyond his own authorship. He actively participated in the compilation of the Montase Film Bulletin Compilation Book Volumes 1-3 and "30 Best Selling Indonesian Films 2012-2018." Further solidifying his expertise, he authored both "Horror Film Book: From Caligari to Hereditary" (2023) and "Indonesian Horror Film: Rising from the Grave" (2023). A lifelong cinephile, he developed a profound passion for film from an early age. After completing his studies in architecture, he embarked on an independent journey exploring film theory and history. His enthusiasm for cinema took tangible form in 2006 when he began writing articles and film reviews. This extensive experience eventually led him to a teaching position at the esteemed Television and Film Academy in Yogyakarta. From 2003 to 2019, he enriched students’ understanding through courses such as Film History, Introduction to Film Art, and Film Theory. His scholarly pursuits extended well beyond the classroom. In 2008, he published his seminal work, Understanding Film, an in-depth examination of the essential elements of cinema, both narrative and visual. The book’s enduring significance is reflected in its second edition, released in 2018, which has since become a cornerstone reference for film and communication scholars across Indonesia. His contributions to the field also encompass collaborative and editorial efforts. He participated in the compilation of Montase Film Bulletin Compilation Book Volumes 1–3 and 30 Best-Selling Indonesian Films 2012–2018. Further establishing his authority, he authored Horror Film Book: From Caligari to Hereditary (2023) and Indonesian Horror Film: Rising from the Grave (2023). His passion for cinema remains as vibrant as ever. He continues to offer insightful critiques of contemporary films on montasefilm.com while actively engaging in film production with the Montase Film Community. His short films have received critical acclaim at numerous festivals, both nationally and internationally. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to film criticism, his writing was shortlisted for years in a row for Best Film Criticism at the 2021-2024 Indonesian Film Festival. His dedication to the discipline endures, as he currently serves as a practitioner-lecturer in Film Criticism and Film Theory at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta, under the Independent Practitioner Program from 2022-2024.

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