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The Killer's Game

R Released Sep 13 1h 44m Action Comedy TRAILER for List
42% Tomatometer 45 Reviews 80% Popcornmeter 250+ Verified Ratings
In the new action-comedy THE KILLER'S GAME, when top hitman Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into his own hands -- by taking a hit out on himself. But when the very hitmen he hired also target his ex-girlfriend (Sofia Boutella), he must fend off an army of assassin colleagues and win back the love of his life before it's too late.
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While it can be commended for refreshingly casting the reliable Dave Bautista in a romantic role, this otherwise tepid hitman comedy doesn't make many inventive moves on the board.

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Noah Berlatsky Chicago Reader What really makes the movie is Bautista, who projects a comforting sweetness even while he’s snapping some guy’s leg in half, and an intimidating brutality even when he’s struggling to flirt by text. Sep 14, 2024 Full Review Peter Sobczynski RogerEbert.com While Bautista is still as engaging as ever ... not even he can save this dud from quickly devolving into 100 minutes of blood-drenched tedium. Rated: 1.5/4 Sep 13, 2024 Full Review Alonso Duralde The Film Verdict An action film with no thrills and a comedy bereft of laughs, The Killer’s Game plays like a tax shelter disguised as a movie. Sep 13, 2024 Full Review Matt Hambidge FandomWire The Killer's Game is exactly what you would expect it to be. If this kind of movie typically appeals to you, then you'll at least have fun with it. Rated: 6/10 Oct 10, 2024 Full Review Mark Meszoros The News-Herald (Willoughby, OH) The Killer’s Game is afoot, but unless you’re looking for what’s only intermittently a pleasant distraction, one heavily seasoned with violence, you need not play. Rated: 2/4 Oct 2, 2024 Full Review Michael Cook KLRT-TV This is a Frankenstein movie, meaning the parts of it come from so many other action films, they tried to cobble it together and it just doesn't work. I just got bored, even with the explosions and the shooting, etc. Rated: 3/10 Sep 28, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert O Enjoyable mindless fun. I see the criticisms of the fake CGI blood, but overall it was a good movie. If you liked the Arnold Schwarzeneggar film Killing Gunther, then I think Killers Game suits your taste in action movies. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/02/24 Full Review BRENT SIMON I was told this was a good movie, so I bought a ticket and watched it. This was not a good movie, but the guy behind me seemed to really enjoy it. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/02/24 Full Review KiB Fun action comedy in line with John Wick Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/01/24 Full Review Robert It was like John Wick on Steroids !! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/30/24 Full Review Gary M Dave Bautista is a great character but a mediocre actor this movie is OK that's it needed more fights less talk Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/26/24 Full Review Lori M We loved it! Action was great, gory, surprise after surprise. Similar to Tarantinos movies which are our favorite. Dave Bautista is another of our favorite actors and paired with Mantis from the Guardians of the Galaxy was special. A different side of the actress Pom was refreshing, though her softer side as Mantis is adorable. An enjoyable treat for a hot afternoon. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/26/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the new action-comedy THE KILLER'S GAME, when top hitman Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into his own hands -- by taking a hit out on himself. But when the very hitmen he hired also target his ex-girlfriend (Sofia Boutella), he must fend off an army of assassin colleagues and win back the love of his life before it's too late.
Director
J.J. Perry
Producer
Andrew Lazar, Steve Richards, Kia Jam
Screenwriter
Rand Ravich, James Coyne
Distributor
Lionsgate
Production Co
Mad Chance, Dogbone Entertainment, Endurance Media
Rating
R (Some Sexual Material|Brief Drug Use|Nudity|Language|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre
Action, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 13, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 4, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.8M
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
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