Killer Elite
Open Road Films | Release Date: September 23, 2011
5.8
USER SCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 147 Ratings
USER RATING DISTRIBUTION
Positive:
53
Mixed:
73
Negative:
21
Watch Now
Stream On
Stream On
Buy on
Stream On
Stream On
Stream On
Stream On
Stream On
Stream On
Expand
Review this movie
VOTE NOW
 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Check box if your review contains spoilers 0 characters (5000 max)

User Reviews

User scoreBy dateMost helpful
5
AKoreanCriticOct 1, 2011
"Killer Elite" is a movie with the "Punch First Think Later" action formula that we all know. It's fun to see action veterans De Niro, Staham, and Owen jumping into the screen shooting and fighting each other, but their all kinda....outdated."Killer Elite" is a movie with the "Punch First Think Later" action formula that we all know. It's fun to see action veterans De Niro, Staham, and Owen jumping into the screen shooting and fighting each other, but their all kinda....outdated. You would watch it with your friends or yourself for manliness. If it is neither reason, just rent it. R) 4.7… Expand
2 of 2 users found this helpful20
All this user's reviews
6
scrieciuSep 24, 2011
I've seen better action movies than '' Killer Elite '', but it's still kinda good. I didn't wanted it to be average, I was hoping for more. Jason Statham, with Clive Owen and Robert De Niro was an exacting trio to watch. The acting from allI've seen better action movies than '' Killer Elite '', but it's still kinda good. I didn't wanted it to be average, I was hoping for more. Jason Statham, with Clive Owen and Robert De Niro was an exacting trio to watch. The acting from all the actors was perfect. The problems is that the characters weren't developed at all. I mean sure, it's an action movie, but it would have been better to know at least something about them. Also, there was really a lot of things going one. The movie is 105 minutes long, but you feel like it's 125 minutes long, just because of the huge amount of scenes. I don't care when some people say that Jason Statham is always playing in these types of movies. He's perfect for these type of roles. I don't remember once being bored watching one of his movies (okay, expect for '' Blitz ''). Why do you think he's constantly winning these roles ? Because he can bring something cool out of an assassin, a spy, whatever. He can pull it off. Nobody can mess with him, and oh yeah, and he's a complete bad ass. Plus, I really liked the 80 's mustaches, they were cool. Anyway, it's an average movie, but enjoyable at the same time.… Expand
1 of 1 users found this helpful10
All this user's reviews
4
cameronmorewoodNov 15, 2012
Killer Elite is just another benign thriller that doesn't let us in on its reason for existence. What really perplexes me, is why big names like DeNiro, Statham, and Owen chose to participate in this swill.
1 of 1 users found this helpful10
All this user's reviews
4
CineAutoctonoDec 24, 2015
" Killer Elite " was a very acceptable film but excel in the work of the division , failed to entertain us , but I have to give another opinion , let alone in his own defense.
0 of 1 users found this helpful01
All this user's reviews
5
MarcDoyleOct 7, 2011
It's better that I thought it would be, but a criminal waste of DeNiro. And the fact that it's supposedly based on a true story makes it overly complicated and overly long - at least it FEELS long. Statham is Statham - nothing new to seeIt's better that I thought it would be, but a criminal waste of DeNiro. And the fact that it's supposedly based on a true story makes it overly complicated and overly long - at least it FEELS long. Statham is Statham - nothing new to see here. It's great seeing Yvonne Strahovsky ("Chuck") on the big screen, but she's also underutilized.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
4
sreekiranDec 21, 2011
Bottom line: Despite, Statham, Deniro and Clive Owen, movie is bland, tasteless and formulaic story with decent visuals and old fashioned action sequences. I give C
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
5
Andys_ReviewsAug 21, 2012
I felt it was a film that was trying to be too clever for its own good; what with bluffs and double bluffs going on left right and centre, you really didn
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
5
TokyochuchuJul 20, 2013
Killer Elite is a fun action movie. It has some excellent 80's period detailing and sees Jason statham and Clive Owen go toe-to-toe in some brutal action sequences. It's not high art but it is good fun. The only real dull spot here is RobertKiller Elite is a fun action movie. It has some excellent 80's period detailing and sees Jason statham and Clive Owen go toe-to-toe in some brutal action sequences. It's not high art but it is good fun. The only real dull spot here is Robert DeNiro. The legendary actor seems out of place here and just seems... old.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
6
hockerzNov 11, 2011
A good solid action flick. Paced well with an interesting sub plot the only thing it missed was a decent script to drive the relationships between Statham, Owen and De Niro. Shame - could have been a great.
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
6
CitizenCharlieSep 24, 2011
The Killer Elite is saddled with a vague and forgettable title but at least it sounds more lethal than the book it is based on by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, â
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
6
gleenoblyOct 10, 2011
A+ for fight scenes and action.
A+ for period/era correct items and setting (1980).
B for dark, cunning plot. B for characters. C for obscurity. The plot was pretty obscure and a bit hard to follow. A little intimidating to imagine stuffA+ for fight scenes and action.
A+ for period/era correct items and setting (1980).
B for dark, cunning plot.
B for characters.
C for obscurity.

The plot was pretty obscure and a bit hard to follow. A little intimidating to imagine stuff like that happens in real life. I don't doubt it and I can totally appreciate that this was based on a non fiction book and a true story. The dark sides of life that it covers is somewhat scary yet very intriguing.

Jason Statham is one of my favorite actors. Any movie can be a complete flop but if you put him in it there's still saving grace and I'll definitely watch it just because he's in it. Not only that but he's hot :). Clive Owen, Robert De Niro, Dominic Purcell, Aden Young, Yvonne Strahovski (chick from Chuck. Yes she really is Australian, schweet accent) - very nice cast.

Aside from the underdogs saving the day type of scenario, I really enjoyed that they were true to 1980. The glasses, the hair, the cars, the big phones, no cells, no computers, people using pen and paper. My how times have changed.
http://iplaythecomputerkeyboard.blogspot.com/… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
6
DukeJonJul 11, 2023
A humdrum action movie with a surprisingly good cast. Jason Statham plays Jason Statham. Clive Owen and Robert DeNiro also star. The plot is quite predictable, though the fact that Statham and his crew went after some British SAS heroes justA humdrum action movie with a surprisingly good cast. Jason Statham plays Jason Statham. Clive Owen and Robert DeNiro also star. The plot is quite predictable, though the fact that Statham and his crew went after some British SAS heroes just because a rich arab told them to was a bit bizarre. I felt the good guys were actually the bad guys in this movie.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
5
Sir_BrandonOct 13, 2011
Killer Elite is a tough guy movie with some decent action and violence, but disappointing once everything comes to an end. The premise seems interesting and is supposedly based on a true story, but the story comes off as jumbled and pointlessKiller Elite is a tough guy movie with some decent action and violence, but disappointing once everything comes to an end. The premise seems interesting and is supposedly based on a true story, but the story comes off as jumbled and pointless on the big screen. Directing his first feature film, Gary McKendry seems to not be able to handle the material and has a hard time presenting it to the audience. The movie he has created lacks any form of emotion or depth. Also, it doesnâ… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
6
lgnburrisDec 3, 2011
You would be foolish to go into a Jason Statham movie and expect more than..... well a Jason Statham movie but I think as far as his movies go this one was on the higher end of the scale. I found the plot interesting but it did feel long,You would be foolish to go into a Jason Statham movie and expect more than..... well a Jason Statham movie but I think as far as his movies go this one was on the higher end of the scale. I found the plot interesting but it did feel long, with a running time of just under 2 hours, by the end it felt more like 3.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
5
allmoviesJan 8, 2012
"An all-star cast brings to life the true story of Billy Beane, a former jock turned general manager who uses unconventional methods to bring the best players to the Oakland A's, a major league baseball team struggling against financial hardship."
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
6
geedupJul 5, 2012
Was looking forward to this film considering the cast, I mean how many Deniro films are not good. Well, I consider this one among his worst choices. The story is mundane but props itself up with good action. Although Stratham's role is theWas looking forward to this film considering the cast, I mean how many Deniro films are not good. Well, I consider this one among his worst choices. The story is mundane but props itself up with good action. Although Stratham's role is the same one he plays in everyone of his films, viewing this once is quite enough.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
4
SEROJNov 27, 2013
Great acting,great action but very poor story. 4/10 is the real rating for "Killer Elite". The movie is unfinished and i hope they're going to make a second one, because... okay i won't use a spoiler. Just watch it
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
6
Meth-dudeAug 13, 2014
Good action scenes and good actors are not enough to make a good movie and the movie is only about this.The script is just a mess and the dialogues are just ****
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
4
wornoutspinesApr 2, 2015
According to the book and the marketing of this film it's all based on a true story, I honestly don’t really care because that was not a selling point for me, what attracted me to the film is the cast. I know Jason Statham doesn’t have theAccording to the book and the marketing of this film it's all based on a true story, I honestly don’t really care because that was not a selling point for me, what attracted me to the film is the cast. I know Jason Statham doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to the quality of the movies he stars in but when add Dominic Purcell, Clive Owen, and the great Robert De Niro, to me it’s worth the shot.

Killer Elite, did not live up to the expectation such a cast would inspire. They establish a quick connection between the men in the beginning then dive right into the story. It's kinda set up like a heist movie, for which you desperately want them to succeed, even though they're not stealing anything but are killing people. The film does have action sequences and a nice opening scene but then it falls flat and gets boring for a while.

The story is weak and repetitive and the cast does nothing to elevate it. Statham barely shines in the action scenes, Owen is so bland in his portrayal of a trained killer, Dominic Purcell sporting an English accent is weird but if only he looked confident doing it he wouldn’t have made a joke of himself, and De Niro is hardly in the movie. The only redeeming quality Killer Elite has is the historical & geopolitical aspect behind the story.

Killer Elite was a disappointment for me, it was barely entertaining and ran too long (120min). @wornoutspines… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
More From This Movie

44 Critic Reviews

5.8 User Reviews

Details & Credits|Trailers

Current Movie Releases
By MetascoreBy User Score
1 81 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
2 77 Project Hail Mary
3 75 Send Help
4 73 Hoppers
5 71 The Sheep Detectives
SEE ALL
Essential Links
New on Amazon Prime Video
New on Netflix
Coming Soon to DVD/Blu-ray
SEE ALL