If you hadn’t noticed the tipped-over letter “i” in the film’s title font, you might mistake “The Killer” (⭐ ⭐ ⭐) for the equivalent of a CVS generic. But the “i” is tipped over, and so is the nameless anti-hero if you're paying attention.
Looks good, but probably won’t see it. But do like Michael Fassbender. I recall Philip Kerr, RIP, being asked who he saw best in the role of his Bernie Gunther antihero? Unequivocally, he advocated for Fassbender. I hope amongs the many great Bernie Gunther novels, one gets chosen, and moves forward, with Fassbinder in the role. Would love to know if there is any movement towards this happening?
It took a while for me to view this terrific action film through Ty's prism of comedy, but I eventually saw it as the cartoon it really is - it is the latest in a series that , fo me, started with the first section of the Michael Caine epic 'Gambit', followed later by the Robert Rodriguez's 'El Mariachi'.......there are other set pieces that veer in this direction - Charley Varrick and Bullitt come to mind......Let me ask Ty and the other Burristas: what are some of the others this reminds you of?
We have a main character without a personality, hardly any dialogue, an uninteresting story, no action for the first 20 minutes and an irritating voice-over. It was as boring as sitting in a dentist’s office.
I get your point about its comedic qualities as Fassbender's Killer keeps betraying his mantras, but it never rose to the level of fascination of the key movie it reminded me of: Coppola's "The Conversation." In that film, we get the surveillance expert who says it's not his job to care why he's been hired or what impact his work will have. But of course, it does quickly become personal for Hackman's Harry Caul, and he gradually slides into paranoia that he's being watched/bugged. For me, that's a far more interesting story than this one.
Ty, you forgot a star.
Looks good, but probably won’t see it. But do like Michael Fassbender. I recall Philip Kerr, RIP, being asked who he saw best in the role of his Bernie Gunther antihero? Unequivocally, he advocated for Fassbender. I hope amongs the many great Bernie Gunther novels, one gets chosen, and moves forward, with Fassbinder in the role. Would love to know if there is any movement towards this happening?
Loved it. You are batting 1,000
It took a while for me to view this terrific action film through Ty's prism of comedy, but I eventually saw it as the cartoon it really is - it is the latest in a series that , fo me, started with the first section of the Michael Caine epic 'Gambit', followed later by the Robert Rodriguez's 'El Mariachi'.......there are other set pieces that veer in this direction - Charley Varrick and Bullitt come to mind......Let me ask Ty and the other Burristas: what are some of the others this reminds you of?
We have a main character without a personality, hardly any dialogue, an uninteresting story, no action for the first 20 minutes and an irritating voice-over. It was as boring as sitting in a dentist’s office.
If anyone wants to see a powerful, riveting, dialogue-driven film with great acting, check out Mass.
I get your point about its comedic qualities as Fassbender's Killer keeps betraying his mantras, but it never rose to the level of fascination of the key movie it reminded me of: Coppola's "The Conversation." In that film, we get the surveillance expert who says it's not his job to care why he's been hired or what impact his work will have. But of course, it does quickly become personal for Hackman's Harry Caul, and he gradually slides into paranoia that he's being watched/bugged. For me, that's a far more interesting story than this one.
Finally had a chance to watch The Killer. Surprised you didn't mention all the alias' used....names from TV Sitcoms....added to comedy...