Naked Weapon (2002)

There are no prizes for guessing which HK cult classic the film takes its cues from. To be fair, it’s from the same writer, but that doesn't excuse the implied connection, of which there’s none. It stars Maggie Q as an assassin who uses her curves and her sex to get close to targets. All goes well until her past begins to intrude and her agenda becomes cloudy.
A better director, one less preoccupied with Hollywood slow-mo, could've did great things with Naked Weapon, but instead it’s a bit of a turd that smells strongly of wasted potential.

2 marionettes out of 5