Killing Gunther

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Killing Gunther

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Released Oct 20, 2017

1h 32m

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Comedy

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Robert "Gunther" Bendik is renowned as the world's greatest hitman. A group of self-obsessed assassins team up to take Gunther out, determined to claim the title for themselves.

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Despite a game cast led by an enjoyably over the top Arnold Schwarzenegger, Killing Gunther feels like a sketch overstretched to feature length.

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Schwarzenegger has a great time hamming it up, and we have almost as much fun watching him have fun.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 21, 2017

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Frank Scheck

Hollywood Reporter

More than anything, Killing Gunther demonstrates that Christopher Guest has a lot to atone for with his pioneering of the mockumentary, which has become the lazy, go-to style for low-budget comedies.

Oct 20, 2017

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Tom Long

Detroit News

All anybody's expecting is rapid-fire absurdities and Three Stooges violence, which Killam serves up aplenty.

Rated: B-

Oct 20, 2017

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

It's almost impressive how a movie that's supposed to be a comedy, one directed, written, and acted by comedic performers, fails to generate a single moment of humor.

Rated: 1/5

Apr 5, 2021

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John Tones

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Schwarzenegger's presence should have given for an infinitely more solid parody. [Full Review in Spanish]

Jul 23, 2019

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Sarah Cartland

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A cautionary tale about the modern assumption one can achieve fame through a single act rather than putting the work in, the amiable if messy Killing Gunther is saved by Schwarzenegger's exuberant portrayal of the World's Top Assassin (yes, another one!)

Rated: 3/5

Feb 8, 2019

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Steven t

A little amusing film but not a belly laugh a min. Personally I am not into the fake documentary style of film,that's better suited for tv.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/02/24

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XÃ³chitl G

Worst movie ever. And I really love action movies. It's a waste of time, I want my time back!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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Riley R

Absolutely amazing movie to watch with friends.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/24

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Stuart H

We couldn't make it past the 45 minute mark, which was a battle in itself. The plot is horribly thin with very obvious way markers. Maybe I just don't understand the Mockumentary genre.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/24/23

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Craig M

First of all, if you watch, hang on for the last moment of the post-credit hilarity. Second, despite its low budget and uneven production, I enjoyed it. HOWEVER, read the reviews and understand that this is high camp, which, understandably, is not for everyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/23

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Eugen S

grotesque, sometimes funny but very second-rate in script and direction. very poor acting performance by almost everyone involved.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/29/23

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Synopsis

Robert "Gunther" Bendik is renowned as the world's greatest hitman. A group of self-obsessed assassins team up to take Gunther out, determined to claim the title for themselves.

Director: Taran Killam
Producer: Taran Killam, Kim Leadford, Ash Sarohia, Steven Squillante
Screenwriter: Taran Killam
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: RuYi Media, Miscellaneous Entertainment, StarStream Media, Ingenious Media, WWKG Productions, Folktale Productions, Rookfield Productions, Rowdy Row Productions
Rating: R (Violence|Some Sexual Material|Language)
Genre: Action, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 20, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 26, 2017
Runtime: 1h 32m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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