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Director and Writer (Platform): David Fincher and Andrew Kevin Walker – based on the graphic novel of the same name by Alexis ‘Matz’ Nolent and Luc Jacamon (Netflix)
Publisher (Release): Netflix (2023)
Length: 1 hour and 59 minutes
Genres: Adult; Thriller; Action
❗️Disclaimers❗️:
moderate violence and gore
this review contains low-level spoilers
recommendation: vibe check before watching
👍 Pros 👍
Fincher’s direction is slick
Fassbender and Swinton turn in fantastic performances
Sound design and action are on point
👎 Cons 👎
Plot and characterisation is paper-thin
Surprisingly doesn’t have a lot to say despite saying a lot
👀 Synopsis & Trailer 👀
Stick to the plan…
When a hit goes wrong, a man known only as The Killer is forced to defend his future when he becomes a victim of the cleanup.
🧩 Plots 🧩
Riveting
Engaging
Enjoyable
Uneven
Boring
🎭 Characters 🎭
Alive
Developed
Okay
Inconsistent
Soulless
💪 Action 💪
Frenetic
Punchy
Swings
Misses
ZZZ
🧠 Final Thoughts 🧠
Slickly shot and smartly acted, The Killer is an enjoyable couple hours if you don’t mind style over substance. Fassbender and Swinton turn in stunning performances but can’t quite hold the delicate plot and characterisation long enough for it to say anything on par with how fantastically the film is shot. Sound design helps highlight the hard-hitting action but its slow pace feels at war with the rest of The Killer’s parts.
The Phoenix Project 