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Killing Gunther
2017 92 min Canada, United States of America, United Kingdom R 18+
★5.0
Action, Comedy
Director: Taran Killam
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Description
A group of eccentric assassins are fed up with Gunther, the world's greatest hitman, and decide to kill him – but their plan turns into a series of bungled encounters as Gunther seems to always be one step ahead.
Worldwide:
$197,616
Starring
Taran Killam
Actor
Dave 'Squatch' Ward
Actor
Bobby Moynihan
Actor
Key opinion
Killing Gunther is widely regarded as a failed attempt at a mockumentary action-comedy that squanders its premise with flat humor and amateurish execution. While some viewers appreciate Arnold Schwarzenegger's brief, self-aware performance, most critics and audience members feel the film relies too heavily on his name, ultimately delivering a disjointed and poorly realized experience.
| Direction | The film's mockumentary format is poorly executed, lacking the visual polish or narrative cohesion required to make the gimmick effective. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is burdened by hollow, one-dimensional characters and a series of repetitive, unfunny gag attempts. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast is widely criticized for delivering amateurish performances that fail to elevate the thin script. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Arnold Schwarzenegger's contribution are divided: some fans enjoy his self-ironic, late-film appearance, while others feel his limited screen time cannot salvage a fundamentally flawed movie. | |
| Production | The production quality feels cheap and uninspired, leading many to compare it unfavorably to more successful action-comedies. |