What matters is the chemistry Izawa and Takaishi bring to the screen, and how they elevate what could have been another paint-by-numbers action movie into something a little more unique.

A low-fi Japanese slacker buddy comedy that features only a couple of action scenes, but ones which are breathlessly physical and inventive while eschewing both major stars and computerized explosions.

Sakamoto’s savvy direction and whip-smart script pulls everything together in a way that obliterated my expectations.

Baby Assassins is a fun action comedy that brings out 2 stars worth watching out for. The fight sequences are well done and what is in-between them is entertaining, creating a fun film through and through.