The Killer

Circle Films | Release Date: September 1, 1990

7.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 21 Ratings

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VidyaBumOct 27, 2021

Absolute masterpiece that combines brilliant cinematography and visuals, strong characterisation, brutal violence, and a manly, poetic tale that questions deeply the meaning of the words friend, sense of duty, and honour.

This is a movieAbsolute masterpiece that combines brilliant cinematography and visuals, strong characterisation, brutal violence, and a manly, poetic tale that questions deeply the meaning of the words friend, sense of duty, and honour.

This is a movie that deserves to be seen, known, and remembered for the ages. Inspired by brilliant 60's french films like Le Samouraï, it is to cinema what Beethoven's 7th was to music: perhaps not the most well-known of his works, but one of the most radical, expressive, memorable, powerful.

From the genius of his camera to the brilliance of his actors, music, mood, scenes, and the questions it raises that go beyond the artistry and enter philosophy, The Killer is a must-see above all.… Expand

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FelicityFenwickJul 24, 2019

Brilliance! Along with Hard-Boiled, these are your Hong Kong action movie fix if you haven't seen them. Woo is beyond words.

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AbhijeetsJun 28, 2020

Nice Film with impressive acting, direction, editing and story. One of the greatest action crime films of all time

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LamontRaymondJul 24, 2019

One of my all-time favorite action flicks, in the vein of Brian DePalma. Chow Yun-Fat is incredible, and the choreography is phenomenal. Props to John Woo for influencing so many American directors with this gem.

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fedorloshakovAug 23, 2019

Absolutely incredible gun fight scenes with pretty good story. Must have kinda one.

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DeanomiteFeb 3, 2020

Upon revisit i expected to be disappointed after Face Off, and really it is not as strong as i remember, it feels like a lot of filler. Makes me hungry for chinese food.

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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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