The Killing

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Ted B 4.0 stars; An extremely well-done heist caper film. What's so compelling about this movie is how it sticks to the story and doesn't drift off into a bunch of side stories. The film's plot has a clever format. The robbery involves meticulous detail, which is kept from the audience and revealed as it takes place. Almost all of the dialogue is directed at the caper, so the actors are on their own to give depth to their characters' roles. This is an early film (1956) of Stanley Kubrick. I think it shows his talent and a preview of his much successful career. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/24/25 Full Review Chris H OK, this is an old film, it looks a bit dated and it's in black and white - so my kids wouldn't watch it. Having got that out of the way, what we have is a heist movie that is more clever than most and is laden with irony. The nonlinear narrative is all the rage now too, of course, and this film was apparently an influence on Reservoir Dogs. Every member of the gang has a need for money, but they're not angels. Sterling Hayden is billed as the star, but the real star turns here are by Elisha Cook Jr and Marie Windsor, whose character is so revolting you're waiting for someone to kill her. She's not the intended victim, however - that's a horse. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/04/25 Full Review Stephen C 1 hour and 23 minutes of crime drama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/23/25 Full Review Ralph B The Killing is a movie streamlined and lacks extraneous fluff. SK's genius is earmarked with smooth pacing, type-cast acting, and interesting chronology. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/15/25 Full Review Farah R Stanley Kubrick's noir is well-written and expertly acted. If only it weren't too slow to be enjoyable. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/12/25 Full Review Insomniac X An intricate and perfectly cast noir heist that inspired Tarantino and others. Slow and persistent buildup and a nonlinear story lead to a riveting second half. Kubrick knows how and when to deploy spectacle to heighten the film's emotional intensity, and his use of visual motif delivers some unforgettable images. Great performances by Sterling Hayden, Elisha Cook Jr., and Marie Windsor. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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