Too Cool to Kill

Released Feb 18, 2022

1h 49m

Comedy

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While pursuing his lifelong dream of landing a starring role, amateur actor Wei Chenggong (Wei Xiang) receives an invitation from famous actress Milan (Ma Li) to play her leading man, "Killer Karl." However, unbeknownst to Mr. Wei, the new gig has landed him directly in the middle of a dangerous conspiracy. As the brutal truth inches closer and closer, he is left to rely on only his good luck and (somewhat questionable) acting skills to survive.

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A crowd-pleasing delight. Refreshing, witty and funny from start to finish. It's the best gangster comedy since Analyze This.

Rated: 8.937432/10

Feb 19, 2022

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Edward Douglas

The Weekend Warrior

I havent laughed this hard watching a movie in a very long time.

Rated: 8/10

Feb 16, 2022

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

A gonzo pastiche of genres, a goofy, gorgeous and almost deliriously dizzy send-up of everything from El Mariachi to pretty much every gangster movie John Woo ever made.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 15, 2022

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walter m

great funny movie, hilarious 🤣

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/17/22

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Melissa W

third viewing, same. just saw for a second time. still hilarious. one of the funniest movies I've seen in ages. Definitely have to see it again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/28/22

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Marc Z

This Well Go USA release is a comedic , action film of Chinese origin that is very entertaining. It is, to be clear, more on the comedic, than action genre. The film centers around amateur actor Wei Chenggong, played by Wei Xiang, who receives an invitation from famous actress Milan (Ma Li) to play her leading man, "Killer Karl". Wei is the culpable dreamer who is being used to disrupt the plans of a local crime syndicate. The film pays tribute to American comedic classic films of the 1930's and 40's. The notion that the main character is the only person in the film who is not in on the joke is a structure trope of American comedies of the last century. This character, as Wei does, ends up reaching fuller potential through the mechanism of the story. There is some romance and action to support the plot, but the success and failure of the film is the main character. Wei plays it well. The Director here has a keen sense of comedic timing, even if the audience does not. More modern films are mirror here too, including Singing in the Rain, Pulp Fiction, Desperado, and Clint Eastwood westerns, The film is sharp and funny, and it works. I am not sure of the intent was to honor American cinematic traditions, or to introduce them to a Chines audience but it works here.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/18/23

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Audience Member

Too Cool to Kill compromised a much of the original's satisfying emotional mood, but the local translation of many gags is still performing well, at least as a comedy film viewing experience.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Wenxiong Xing

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Li Ma

Mi Lan

Xiang Wei

Wei Chenggong

Minghao Chen

Ha Wei

Dayong Zhou

Ji Mi

Lun Ai

Ka Er

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Synopsis

While pursuing his lifelong dream of landing a starring role, amateur actor Wei Chenggong (Wei Xiang) receives an invitation from famous actress Milan (Ma Li) to play her leading man, "Killer Karl." However, unbeknownst to Mr. Wei, the new gig has landed him directly in the middle of a dangerous conspiracy. As the brutal truth inches closer and closer, he is left to rely on only his good luck and (somewhat questionable) acting skills to survive.

Director: Wenxiong Xing
Screenwriter: Wenxiong Xing
Distributor: Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co: New Classics Media, Slinky Town Pictures
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: Chinese
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 18, 2022, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $185.9K
Runtime: 1h 49m

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