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The Killer

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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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Critics Consensus

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 09/18/2024
4/5
A slick, tongue-in-cheek take on the hitman movie. Go to Full Review
Peter Rainer FilmWeek (LAist) 11/29/2023
[David Fincher] certainly has powerhouse craft when all cylinders are firing -- which they are in this movie... A first-rate neo-noir. Go to Full Review
Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (LAist) 11/29/2023
[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. Go to Full Review
Stephen Garrett Book & Film Globe Aug 21
3/5
Boredom is not a word that should be used to describe an action movie about a hit man, but The Killer is dull enough to merit it. Go to Full Review
Kyle Amato Boston Hassle Jul 31
As it is, it may only be enjoyed by Fincher completists before disappearing into the digital muck. Go to Full Review
Sammie Purcell Rough Draft Atlanta Jul 22
“The Killer” is a sort of metatextual trance, often very funny, and one of Fincher’s most personal films yet. Go to Full Review
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Michael 12/30/2023 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. See more baker 11/09/2023 Great Fincher film. Fassbender is fantastic. See more Lynn 11/06/2023 Great character study See more Daikel Fandino 10/30/2023 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. See more Michael C 10/30/2023 David Fincher at his peak. See more Jeremy 10/30/2023 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. See more 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 (Language|Brief Sexuality|Strong Violence)
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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