Killing Them Safely
IFC Films | Release Date: November 27, 2015 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
70
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Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
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7
Mixed:
0
Negative:
1
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83
The PlaylistZach HollwedelNov 28, 2015
Berardini’s film follows a narrative trajectory impressive in any documentary, let alone one by a rookie filmmaker. The debut effort is commendable, both for its handling of a complex issue, as well as for its engagement factor. Read full review
80
New York Magazine (Vulture)David EdelsteinNov 30, 2015
The documentary could hardly be more timely or essential. Read full review
80
Village VoiceDaphne HowlandNov 24, 2015
Footage of the now-wealthy Smiths being deposed is damning, the brothers' legal jiujitsu is appalling, and the stories of deaths are heartbreaking. Read full review
75
RogerEbert.comNick AllenNov 25, 2015
Especially for those in law enforcement, Killing Them Safely should be required viewing before taking taxpayer money to invest in their next attempt of serving and protecting their fellow man. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleDec 3, 2015
With the intensified focus on use of force in police departments, the unsettling documentary Killing Them Safely couldn't be timelier. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeNov 28, 2015
If Berardini isn't very generous to the company's execs, shortchanging what is likely a genuine belief that they're doing good while making a ton of money, he does spend time with officers who, for a time, embraced the Taser eagerly. Read full review
70
The New York TimesNicolas RapoldNov 28, 2015
Mr. Berardini’s packed documentary makes its case early and often, perhaps too often, but it’s more chilling than your average issue film. Read full review
20
New York Daily NewsGersh KuntzmanNov 25, 2015
This feels like a documentary about legal cases against TASER, not a documentary on the Taser. Read full review
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