The Killer

Circle Films | Release Date: September 1, 1990

7.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 21 Ratings

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Compi24Aug 15, 2023

For many, "The Killer" is where John Woo finally found his footing as a pioneer or action, cinematic violence and all things "heroic bloodshed" and, while I still think "Hard Boiled" is the real truth, I see a lot to like here . The shootoutsFor many, "The Killer" is where John Woo finally found his footing as a pioneer or action, cinematic violence and all things "heroic bloodshed" and, while I still think "Hard Boiled" is the real truth, I see a lot to like here . The shootouts are just the bee's knees. I also quite enjoyed the dynamic between Chow Yun-fat and Danny Lee towards the end of the film, with the final set piece representing an easy highlight of the entire experience. For me, though, some of the melodrama was a bit heavy-handed, with all of it building to a conclusion that I felt trended towards "The Mist" in terms of ones that represent a middle finger to the audience.… Expand

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