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      The Killer

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      85% Tomatometer 288 Reviews 61% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings After a fateful near-miss an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal. Read More Read Less Now in Theaters Now Playing Buy Tickets

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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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      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 Joshua Rothkopf Los Angeles Times The Killer is an opportunity for America’s most stylish director to reboot, to get back to basics, to come in under two hours. Nov 21, 2023 Full Review Sarah Marrs Lainey Gossip This is the worst dressed, most haggard cinematic assassin in recent memory, with the ugliest beach villa. May 29, 2024 Full Review Jamie Healy Radio Times The Killer does provide a fine showcase for some expert close-up fight choreography, but the same attention to detail doesn't extend to the film's contrived, confusing plot and lazy stock characters. Rated: 2/5 Mar 27, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy It plays like a John Wick flick for people who think they’re too good for a John Wick flick. Rated: 1.5/4 Mar 12, 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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      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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