Kill Me Later
Lions Gate Films | Release Date: September 14, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
34
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
4
Negative:
3
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Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
Although the film's narrative line sometimes proves hard to follow, and some of the songs heard on the soundtrack seem to have little to offer beyond sheer noise, Kill Me Later is a gem, even if a little rough around the edges. Read full review
60
VarietyLael Loewenstein
An edgy, energetic romantic thriller in the tradition of "Run Lola Run," "A Life Less Ordinary" and "Out of Sight." Read full review
40
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
The film's liabilities include Lustig's excessive reliance on flashy editing, tacky special effects and a blaring alterna-rock soundtrack that's used to make the characters' thoughts and motivations painfully obvious. Among its assets are the clever premise and generally appealing performances. Read full review
40
New Times (L.A.)Andy Klein
Despite the generally likable characters and the abundance of clever ideas, Lustig mucks it all up with her "trick" editing. Read full review
40
Mr. ShowbizKevin Maynard
About Lustig's direction. Badly employing all kinds of tricks like alternating film speed, jump cuts, and various color tints, she ultimately overpowers her actors and does in her own film.
30
The New York TimesStephen Holden
The screenplay never begins to finds a workable balance between wit and adventure. And the performances in several smaller roles are so mechanical that they lend Kill Me Later the tone of a vanity production. Read full review
30
Village VoiceKen Switzer
Her every gesture exaggerated, Blair acts as if she's performing in a silent film, but unfortunately, the film itself isn't silent -- the jam-packed alterna-rock soundtrack further emphasizes the obvious. Read full review
30
L.A. WeeklyChuck Wilson
Shawn is clearly meant to have deep feelings, yet the filmmakers have saddled her -- and Blair -- with a shallow angst that bums out the whole movie. Read full review
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