Good Kill

IFC Films | Release Date: May 15, 2015

6.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 62 Ratings

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StevieGJDMay 20, 2015

I really enjoyed the film. Those who go to this movie for a "Go USA" vibe will be unhappy. Much as American Sniper showed the personal impact of combat, Good Kill demonstrates the toll on the human spirit from high tech warfare. ItI really enjoyed the film. Those who go to this movie for a "Go USA" vibe will be unhappy. Much as American Sniper showed the personal impact of combat, Good Kill demonstrates the toll on the human spirit from high tech warfare. It certainly does not make the CIA look all that good, but few movies do. For those who doubt the subject matter of the film, what do you think drone strikes means? This movie explains it in a pretty direct way. Ironically, I saw it despite Ethan Hawke (who I loved in Boyhood, but generally don't like in films), who does a pretty good job. Zoe Kravitz is good again too, not to mention hot.… Expand

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lordofdicksJul 19, 2015

The storyline is realistic and it really shows the impact of modern warfare on both terrorist and innocent lives. The pilot only follows the orders given when to engage and sometimes even he may have mixed opinions about that. The cast isThe storyline is realistic and it really shows the impact of modern warfare on both terrorist and innocent lives. The pilot only follows the orders given when to engage and sometimes even he may have mixed opinions about that. The cast is good, and with Ethan Hawke in it, this movie is definitely a go.… Expand

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T-ManMoviezMay 17, 2015

'Good Kill' is an american drama/thriller by director Andrew Niccol. The movie was released on May 15th 2015.

The plot of the movie evolves around Major Thomas Egan, a former F-16 jet pilot, who know works as a drone operator at a military'Good Kill' is an american drama/thriller by director Andrew Niccol. The movie was released on May 15th 2015.

The plot of the movie evolves around Major Thomas Egan, a former F-16 jet pilot, who know works as a drone operator at a military base. His job requires Thomas to carry out requested drone strikes and essentially kill people with the push of a button. Very discontended with this premise and frustrated because he would rather go back to flying jets, Thomas becomes emotionally cold towards his wife and children.

The movie can generally be divided into two major settings and plots. Thomas' situation at home with his wife and children and how he tries to cope with what he does and Thomas' situation at work, where he sits in a 'box' and carries out drone strikes. Unforetunately, the two plots do not go well together.
The sections where Thomas is at work and kills people in the middle east with a reaper drone are much more interesting than what ensues at home, where he gets into more and more trouble with his wife and starts drinking on a daily basis. It makes you kind of weary and uneasy in a sense since you just want the movie to go back to the drone flying sections. That is not to say that the 'family-plot' comes off as a filler, it just can't compete with the more engaging drone operating plot. Which is, in my opinion, clearly the movies strongest suit and something not a lot of movies have done; this movie does that well. You can identify with Thomas as he sits in front of a computer, conducting drone strikes from thousands of miles away, killing, in some instances, innocent people. It's the actual implementation of the 'if you push this button, people will die' problem. It kind of feels sinister in instances and while staying very sterile and clean at the same time. This aspect about the movie however could have used more exploration and screen time, instead there is drama about Thomas and his family.

What can we conclude here?
'Good Kill' is a movie of diversity. One plot very interesting and engaging, the other one not so much. There could have been more of the focus on what happens in the 'box', in the middle of the desert, which is, what got me into watching this movie. The performances were okay and the effects were nice. I was going to rate this movie a 6, but felt it was not deserving of such a comparably low rating. It is a 7, not a strong one, but 6 is too low for this.… Expand

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annapatrixSep 17, 2015

Great story line, a well done drama. Ethan Hawke is amazing in this movie. A must watch!

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JLuis_001Sep 7, 2017

Much more satisfactory than expected, Good Kill is an excellent film that brings into play a delicate subject without falling into manipulations or even attempts to take sides, it exposes its ideas and story with bases so the viewer make hisMuch more satisfactory than expected, Good Kill is an excellent film that brings into play a delicate subject without falling into manipulations or even attempts to take sides, it exposes its ideas and story with bases so the viewer make his own conclusions on the subject, which makes its concept more satisfactory than it would seem at first.… Expand

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TVJerryMay 26, 2015

Most of this film takes place in a metal box on an air base in Las Vegas, where "pilots" fly drone bombing missions over the Middle East. The other scenes follow Ethan Hawke with his wife (January Jones), as he tries to rectify his work andMost of this film takes place in a metal box on an air base in Las Vegas, where "pilots" fly drone bombing missions over the Middle East. The other scenes follow Ethan Hawke with his wife (January Jones), as he tries to rectify his work and maintain his marriage. The tactical scenes are both compelling and unsettling, while the personal moments could have used more dramatic punch. In addition, the commanding officer (Bruce Greenwood) is asked rather transparently by the script to continuously supply the debate points surrounding this controversial procedure. While it effectively raises some contentious arguments on both sides, the film would have had more punch with a more potent emotional parallel.… Expand

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alexa417Oct 9, 2015

A great psychological drama rather than a war movie.

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