21/45
Codename 13, a 17-year-old assassin, is suspended due to a botched mission in Japan. She meets 11-year-old Monji, who loses his mother, and sets out to rescue him. My Tears Are Becoming A Sea Starring M83 Written by Anthony Gonzales and Justin Meldal-Johnsen Courtesy of Believe Direct Limited „The Shadow Strays” is characterized by shocking gore and unbridled, over-the-top violence, but lacks depth. It follows the familiar trope of a master assassin who, tired of her secret existence, risks everything to save someone she barely knows. Thirteen (Aurora Ribero), a 17-year-old assassin with a compassionate side, takes on a formidable Jakarta crime syndicate after her young neighbor, Monji (Ali Fikry), is threatened. Monji’s mother Mirasti (Jesyca Marlein) was a sex worker exploited by brutal pimp Haga (Agra Piliang), who is linked to sleazy nightclub owner Ariel (Andri Mashadi) and his politically influential father Soemitro (Arswendy Bening Swara). After Haga murders Monji’s mother, Thirteen forms a bond with him and becomes embroiled in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with Haga, Ariel, and their associates. A series of gruesome and dramatic confrontations decimate their ranks. The film drags on with relentless combat and lacks the substance needed to unify its elements. While the cinematography is commendable, some early fight scenes are poorly executed, showing adversaries lined up to be taken down one by one. This is not the kind of movie I’m going to get excited about. There’s no need to waste time endlessly browsing—here’s the full list of new movies and TV shows streaming on Netflix this month.