Directed and written by Timo Tjahjanto. A runtime of two hours and twenty-four minutes. Streaming on Netflix with a TVMA rating.
"13," played by Aurora Ribero, is young but already an elite assassin. She's seventeen and a part of a group of assassins called "The Shadows."
"13" is being trained by "Umbra," played by Hana Malasan. She is probably one of, if not the deadliest, assassin "The Shadows" have. "Umbra" is usually cutthroat, but for some reason, she holds a little special spot for "13."
After a mission they just went on didn't go the smoothest. Their "Handler," played by Kin Wah Chew, puts "13" on ice. Sending her home to await further instruction.
Pissed about her consequences and bored being back in civilization. "13" takes a liking to a little boy named "Monji," played by Ali Fikry, that lives in her complex.
"Monji" mother was mixed up in some mess with a local crime family. After noticing some bad events that happened to "Monji" and with his random disappearance. "13" has had enough and feels compelled to help.
After seeing "Jeki," played by Kristo Immanuel, snooping around "Monji" apartment. She uses that as an entry point to find him. Will "13" not only be able to find "Monji" and conquer whoever is holding him too? But will she also potentially get reprimanded for not laying low? Sticking her nose in business that has nothing to do with her. In this fast-paced action film.
"The Shadow Strays" was an action film lover's dream. That opening scene was fire. It was so good, I don't think any other scene lived up to it. Maybe the ending, but that opening scene was something else. It set the tone.
Some things were a bit of a miss or could've used a little more explaining. I got confused in spots. But I still had fun watching it. The action was top-tier and toward the end. They showed Yayan Ruhian, who plays "Master Burai."
If Yayan is in it, then you know it's real. He doesn't have a big scene in this film, but they made it clear that if they do a sequel, he will.
This film kind of reminded me of "The Assassin" and the TV series "House of Ninjas." It also had "Ong Bak" and "The Protector" vibes because of the Muay Thai fighting style.
A great action film that does justice to the consumer. I love action films that have great hand-to-hand combat and can also get busy with the gunplay. Sign me up for the sequel right now. I give this film five mor fires 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.
#TheShadowStrays.
