The Killer (2023) | Rotten Tomatoes (2025)

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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 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/30/23 Full Review baker Great Fincher film. Fassbender is fantastic. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/09/23 Full Review Lynn Great character study Rated 4/5 Stars • 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 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/30/23 Full Review Michael C David Fincher at his peak. Rated 5/5 Stars • 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 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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