The Killer’s Game – Movie Review
First Reaction – The Killer’s Game is a chaotic, enjoyable action movie.
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Director: J.J. Perry
Writer: Rand Ravich, James Coyne (Screenplay)
Writer: Jay Bonansinga (Book)
Cast
- Dave Bautista (My Spy)
- Sofia Boutella (Kingsman)
- Ben Kingsley (Gandhi)
- Pom Klementieff (Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning)
- Scott Adkins (One Shot)
- Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
Plot: When a hitman is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take a hit out on himself. But when the very hitmen he hired also target his ex-girlfriend, he must fend off an army of assassin colleagues.
Runtime: 1 Hour 44 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Killer’s Game starts when seasoned hitman Joe (Bautista) considers leaving that life behind. He meets Maisie (Boutella) and sees a brighter future for himself. However, Joe discovers he has a terminal illness and wants to leave this life in his own way.
Joe turns to his handler Zvi (Kingsley) to put a hit on himself, but he refuses. It forces Joe to turn to other management who will send hitmen after Joe. However, minutes before the hit starts, he learns of a mistake and that nothing is wrong with him. Now he must fight back against the assassins he hired and protect Maisie who has got caught in the crossfire.
Verdict on The Killer’s Game
Recap
The movie follows a hitman who decides to put a hit on himself after he learns he has a terminal illness. However, minutes before it starts, he learns that there has been a mix-up and he must fight off the deadliest assassins from around the world.
Best Parts
The action blends a mix of styles which Joe must adjust to per enemy he faces. It helps with the flow of the chaos and the number of assassins he must take on. This might not be as slick as other assassin-driven movies, but it lets the colourful characters have a moment to come to life before each fight. Each performer gets a big chance to shine, and we end up with a fun action thriller.
Worst Parts
Some of the comedy feels overly forced and doesn’t click the way it wants to.
Final Thoughts –The Killer’s Game is a great fun, late-night action movie.
