
Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar de Nerha, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day.... (Full plot summary below)
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Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar de Nerha, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day.
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| Willamette WeekBennett Campbell FergusonRather than wrangle the frantic battles and hazy conspiracies of Assassin's Creed into a coherent epic, Kurzel has merged them into a solemn stream of psychedelia, and the result is at once ludicrous and entrancing. |
| Showbiz JunkiesRebecca MurrayThe ending leaves open the possibility for more adventures with the Assassins, but Assassin's Creed should be a one-and-done video game adaptation. |
| Vanity FairJordan HoffmanA picture bound to please just about no one. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzI never connected with this disorienting and drab time-traveling video game movie. |
| New StatesmanRyan GilbeyAssassin's Creed, an adaptation of the popular videogame, is a terrible film that doesn't even have the decency to be bad in interesting ways. |
| The Film StageJordan RaupAssassin’s Creed bears a jumbled narrative and self-serious approach that ends up feeling far too assaultive on the senses without any genuine pay-off. |
| Graffiti With PunctuationBlake Howard"Assassin's Creed" doesn't allow us to hold the controller but you want to stay in the room to watch how the story unfolds. |
| Siete24.mxMario P. SzékelyEven though it has a good cast, 'Assassin's Creed' leaves the reasons why gamers love these characters in the way, presenting only a universe without soul and heart. [Full review in Spanish] |
| KonexiónIván BelmontIn spite of its fails and superficial plot, the numerous action sequences, music and visuals are more than enough to keep the spectators entertained. [Full review in Spanish] |
| The Age (Australia)Jake WilsonFilms based on video games are often derided as hackwork -- but Assassin's Creed is the most daring film yet from the Australian director Justin Kurze. |