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The Killer's Game
2024 106 min United States of America, United Kingdom, Spain, Hungary R 18+
★5.6
Action, Comedy, Thriller
Director: J.J. Perry
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Description
When top hitman Joe Flood is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into his own hands – by taking a hit out on himself. But when the very hitmen he hired also target his ex-girlfriend, he must fend off an army of assassin colleagues and win back the love of his life before it's too late.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$5.4M
Worldwide:
$5.93M
Starring
Dave Bautista
Actor
Dmitrij Kalacsov
Actor
Mia Rouba M.Kiss
Actor
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
The Killer's Game is a standard-issue action-comedy that delivers a brisk, fight-heavy experience while failing to innovate or maintain quality through its finale. While fans of genre-staple violence appreciate the ensemble cast and relentless pace, critics and general audiences are largely underwhelmed by its derivative humor and lackluster script.
| Pacing | The film effectively utilizes a high-energy pace, delivering a consistent stream of shoot-outs, chases, and combat sequences that keep the action moving. | |
| Acting | Dave Bautista provides a physically imposing presence that fits the role of a hitman, though some viewers feel he lacks the innate charisma of other action stars. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast, including Sofia Boutella, Ben Kingsley, and various genre fighters, offers solid performances that complement the lead. | |
| Humor | The film's humor is a point of contention; some viewers enjoy the dark, comedic tone, while others find the jokes derivative, tired, and ineffective. | |
| Originality | The premise and execution feel overly familiar, failing to offer anything novel and struggling to land a satisfying or epic final act. |