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Schneider vs. Bax

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A hit man reluctantly takes on the task of killing a writer, only to find the job a lot more difficult than he expected.
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Michael Pattison Slant Magazine Schneider vs. Bax is one of those violent, twisty comedies whose slick telling (smooth pans, subtle tracks, surgical cuts) offsets the nonsensical premise. Aug 9, 2015 Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com In spite of his habitual misogyny, [Alex van Warmerdam's] film works well enough during its first half thanks to its corrosive humor and narrative precision that gets diluted as the film progresses... [Full review in Spanish] Nov 16, 2022 Full Review Shikhar Verma High on Films Schneider vs. Bax is a straight-forward genre tale that borderlines it's surreal sensibility with stark and absurdly dark humor. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 24, 2021 Full Review Alex Heeney Seventh Row The mechanics of plot leave less time for casual interactions and character development, which leaves the father-daughter relationship under-explored. Aug 14, 2017 Full Review Alberto Acuña Cinema Movil Alex van Warmerdam knows how to play with your expectations with lots of acid humor and a tone that takes you by surprise, making good use of the cliches in the genre. [Full review in Spanish] Jul 4, 2016 Full Review Meryl Williams Willamette Week After a mostly quiet film, tension kicks into high gear in the third act, but it ultimately raises more questions than it answers. Rated: B- Feb 23, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member One of the worst movies I've ever seen. Apart from the camera work everything is extremely bad. The story makes no sense it feels as if it's written "as we go". Dialogs, acting and behaviour are completely unbelievable and there is no eye for continuity. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Filme com baixo orçamento e algumas atuações deixam a desejar, porém a direção é boa. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Una pelicula bastante confusa, aunque con sus momentos, pero poco satisfactoria y diria que mal caracterizada y actuada, ni los actores sabian de qué iba el tema. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member A thriller with a dark sense of humour - a professional hitman had to do a job on his birthday so he leaves his perfect wife and daughters home to prepare for that night's dinner party except the day didn't exactly go as planned. The film is nicely shot and well paced; written with tongue firmly planted in cheek, the narrative twists and turns but flows naturally without too many contrivances. Fun and fluffy, but also a much needed tonic amongst a festival of more serious films. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Hitman movies are inherently dark comedies. This is no exception. Warmerdam's direction and pacing keep you on edge. You never know if there is a laugh or a bullet around the corner. Beautifully shot, it's easy on the eyes too! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Got to see Schneider vs. Bax at Amsterdam's Eye Film Institute. Instead of another cliché hit man movie, this is a fun drama, with enough action to keep the entertainment feeling driven. I can't articulate what made the script, directing, etc. so good, so I'l;l; just say that for me it was an excellent combination of indy and entertainment: art, emotion, and fun. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A hit man reluctantly takes on the task of killing a writer, only to find the job a lot more difficult than he expected.
Director
Alex van Warmerdam
Genre
Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Dutch
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 25, 2016
Runtime
1h 36m
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