Smartorhypo Highly Overrated But Still Good

Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Haven Kaycee It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

speedtest I feel kinda bad for Bronson, he's such a cool guy but his talent got wasted in many bad movies by the Hollywood Jews who's main motivation is making money with the least effort or talent. The story is bad, real bad. Totally shallow, no surprising twists, nothing. Forgettable.

wes-connors Veteran Secret Service agent Charles Bronson (as Jay "Killy" Killian) is assigned to protect snooty Jill Ireland (as Lara Royce Craig) from an "Assassination" by terrorists. The First Lady of the United States proves to be very high maintenance, and full of attitude. Mr. Bronson, to his credit, does the job well. A real life married couple, Bronson and Ms. Ireland's characters do form a bond, but he is more romantically paired with much younger Jan Gan Boyd (as Charlotte Chong) in this film.An interesting supporting cast includes "Midnight Express" author and blond henchman William "Billy" Hayes (as Pritchard Young). "Assassination" featured the last appearance of western actor Chris Alcaide (as the "Chief Justice"). Early in the running time, keep an eye on Ireland's female assistant Kathryn Leigh Scott (as Polly Sims) from "Dark Shadows"; her smug looks are priceless. The action in this regrettably unconvincing story occurs sporadically, leading to an explosive end.**** Assassination (1/9/87) Peter Hunt ~ Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Jan Gan Boyd, Stephen Elliott

Scarecrow-88 More latter day Chuck Bronson action fodder from Cannon Group has Ole Stoneface starring as a Secret Service Agent Jack "Killi" Killion, attempting to keep the US President's wife, The First Lady(Mrs. Charles Buchinski, Jill Ireland)from being assassinated at the hands of a terrorist paid by the White House Chief of Staff(there's no way I could make this plot up if I tried!). Most of the film has Ireland's Mrs. Craig and Killion moving cross country on a road trip as hit-man, Eddie Bracken(Erik Stern)and his gunmen follow in pursuit. Michael Ansara has a supporting part as Senator Hector Bunsen, the one responsible for the terrorist chasing after Mrs. Craig. Jan Gan Boyd is Killion's much younger lover and member of his Secret Agent team. The film benefits from the sparks that often ignite between feisty, acid-tongued Ireland and the more subdued and laid back Bronson, somehow bonding while on the lam despite the obvious tension. A secret revealed by The First Lady about her President husband, regarding his impotence and her reason for marrying him is rather amusing, as is the underlying purpose behind her assassination. Not as gratuitously violent or repellent as other movies starring Bronson during this decade. While certainly no FROM NOON TIL THREE in regards to the husband and wife's best work together, there are still moments here and there between the two that makes ASSASSINATION enjoyable.

ihateeverymovieisee Assassination stars action legend Charles Bronson as the first lady's bodyguard. Someone is out to kill her, and Bronson's ready to prevent that from happening. The story line to this film is directionless, and the acting is very dry. The first lady isn't a character that people will care enough about to care whether she lives or dies, so Assassination does nothing to get you cheering for either the good or bad guys. It simply keeps you waiting for the credits to roll.