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The Killer

R Released Oct 27, 2023 1h 58m Mystery & Thriller Drama Action Adventure Crime TRAILER for List
85% Tomatometer 293 Reviews 61% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
After a fateful near-miss an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal.
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The Killer finds director David Fincher on firm footing with a stylish and engaging thriller that proves a perfect match for leading man Michael Fassbender.

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The Killer will be a hit with Fincher fans, although others might find it a little dull or even pretentious.

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Christina Newland iNews.co.uk A slick, tongue-in-cheek take on the hitman movie. Rated: 4/5 Sep 18, 2024 Full Review Peter Rainer FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) [David Fincher] certainly has powerhouse craft when all cylinders are firing -- which they are in this movie... A first-rate neo-noir. Nov 29, 2023 Full Review Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) [It has] the best fight scene I've seen in a movie in a long, long time. It's thrilling. I really, really dug this. Nov 29, 2023 Full Review Calum Cooper In Their Own League “The Killer” is a slickly crafted beast that leaves you clutching your seat as its psychotic protagonist follows his mission through to its predictably bloody conclusion. Rated: 4/5 Jul 19, 2024 Full Review David Walsh World Socialist Web Site The Killer is not a good film, it is misguided from beginning to end. Why should anyone care about the central character or most of the others? Jul 11, 2024 Full Review Paul Klein FILMHOUNDS Magazine It's pure Fincher on all fronts, and that's reason to rejoice. Rated: 4/5 Jul 5, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael Slick fast moving, clever, fun (I must say), interesting changing, yes sometimes brutal movie, I could see again because I didn't always understand what was going on, but it's not playing anywhere. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/30/23 Full Review baker Great Fincher film. Fassbender is fantastic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/09/23 Full Review Lynn Great character study Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/06/23 Full Review Daikel Fandino The Killer brings back memories of David Fincher's early films. This is a fun and intriguing subversion of the stereotypical hitman movie, a richly fascinating study of social and economic class. The film portrays Michael Fassbender as a cold, methodical, and objective character. A unique perspective on the psyche and lifestyle of a calculated contract killer who has both nothing and everything to lose is given to us. Fincher's meticulous direction and Fassbender's reserved performance elevate this to a top-tier level. He reminds himself throughout the movie to be emotionless, anticipate everything, and strive for perfection in everything he does. We're not listening to a man describe why he's the perfect hitman. We're listening to a man trying to be the perfect killer and trying to think like a sociopathic hitman. He's not describing himself in his monologues, but rather the person he wants to be, regardless of his flaws. The film consists of excellent cinematography, editing, score, and sound. The story isn't exactly anything to write home about, but it doesn't really need to be. While this is a basic investigation and revenge setup that we've seen before, the aesthetic that Fincher produces makes it difficult to care. I would say that the motivations of this character seem a little underdeveloped. His stoicism is deliberate. To fully understand the journey he is on, I felt like I needed to gain a greater understanding of his personal life. Michael Fassbender chose the right movie to return to. It's been some time since we last saw him on the big screen, but he made it apparent that we were missing him with this movie. Despite my issues with the script, I enjoyed this movie. It would have been great if the story had been expanded a lot more. It's worth watching. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/30/23 Full Review Michael C David Fincher at his peak. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/23 Full Review Jeremy Worth it for fans of film directors who respect that youre there to watch their process to piece together the vision the have for a common story. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis After a fateful near-miss an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal.
Director
David Fincher
Producer
Ceán Chaffin
Screenwriter
Andrew Kevin Walker
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Plan B Entertainment, Panic Pictures (II), Boom! Studios
Rating
R (Strong Violence|Language|Brief Sexuality)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Action, Adventure, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 27, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 10, 2023
Runtime
1h 58m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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