❗️ We Need to Talk About THE KILLER | Movie Review
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- čas přidán 26. 10. 2023
- David Fincher AND Michael Fassbender are back in what feels like a throwback, classic thriller. As the movie's tagline goes, "Execution is everything". After a fateful near-miss, an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn’t personal.
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If you want to see David Fincher's best 10 minutes, you have to go to the small screen. Mindhunter, season 2, episode 2, about 11 minutes in. Ed Tench interviews a paranoid survivor of the BTK killer. The editing, the sound design, it's simply perfect filmmaking.
I truly can't understand how Netflix dare to cancel that show. If Fincher says that it's going to be expensive to make another season you just have to give him the check without hesitation.
@@jtjvalenzuela I hadn't heard that. I'm broken.
@@christopherreed7508 I'm not sure if it's completely official, but I've seen interviews where Fincher says season 3 won't happen :(
Fincher said "I'm very proud of the first two seasons. But it's a very expensive show and, in the eyes of Netflix, we didn't attract enough of an audience to justify such an investment." I guess people just didn't show up in numbers for season 2, which is very sad.
Is that the scene under a bridge with trains passing, and the survivor refusing to show their face? Masterful filmmaking
David Fincher is one of my absolute favorite directors of all time, period. And 2023 is also a wonderful year for new movies made by acclaimed directors whom we've praised for over the years.
Lastly, "The Killer" is my favorite movie of the year.💯✨️
I’m glad you loved it so much! And yes, I agree, amazing movies delivered by some of the best directors working today in 2023. If only they didn’t move Dune: Part 2…
@@ImpressionBlend I totally agree with you for "Dune: Part Two", and "Drive-Away Dolls" is also the one that I'm looking forward to see it this year but moved it on a later release date..
@@ImpressionBlend I'm also bummed about that. But with the strike still ongoing, Dune: Part 2 gives me something to look forward to.
@@mhawang8204 Very true, thought at this point I'm wondering if it will get delayed for a second time.
SHAME is still my favorite Fassbender film.
Your review sums up everything that is incredible about this film. It kept me on edge the whole time, yet it was also surprisingly soothing. As someone who has OCD, I found the Killer to be extremely orgasmic. So freaking rewatchable. Ten out of ten.
Great review 👏🏽 agreed
I've missed Fassbender so mucchhh 😩 Im incredibly stoked for this film. Feels almost autobiographical haha heard The Smiths play a big part in the film which is...👌🏻. Awesome review as always!
He's too busy with car racing, apparently! But I'm hoping he will do more movies now, he's too good to quit. And yes, a lot of The Smiths going on in this movie ))
I need to see it again. It doesn't crack his top 5, but it's a cool movie. Slower burn, but still cool. He does have empathy for a few things. There are... times when he could have killed that he didn't, at least 2 times. So it's not totally accurate to say he's a cold, calculated killer.
The bit that made me laugh the most was the "grater" scene. Again "No improvisation" turns out to be a correct part of the mantra. 🤣
So nice to hear good things about my favorite director's new film.
Zodiac is criminally underrated.
This is top 3 with se7en and zodiac imo
Another incredible review Marianna. You are smashing it recently. Really enjoying your videos. This is another film that I’m really excited to check out. I love these kind of films, and David fincher is one of my favourite directors. Fassbender is a fantastic actor as well. Definitely looking forward to watching this one.👍
I saw this film on monday and i really loved this. It’s maybe one of the three best things from Fincher that i’ve seen, and its relationship to the Fincher Fan. My takeaway from the tale is that despite however much we try to put it off, life comes for all of us and everyone blinks.
Just discovered your channel, great stuff! Couldn’t agree more, The Killer strangely felt like a welcomed return home for Fincher after Mank. Great review!
Thank you! Welcome to my channel ))
it sucks that i'm unfortunately going to have to watch this when it comes out on netflix because no theatre is showing this film. but best believe i'm so pumped for this film!
Don't worry, I'm sure it will play really well at home as well
Such an underrated CZcamsr. Love your content! 😊
Thank you so much!
Great, great video, and I can’t wait to see this. ‘Gone Girl’ is one of my comfort movies, and I think ‘Se7en’ is one of the most flawless films ever.
Thanks Zach! I have a feeling you will really enjoy this one then)))
David Fincher is just a text book when it comes to filmmaking , and The killer is one of his finest work, the star of the movie is truly , Fincher .
I watched it yesterday, but wanted to give myself a day with it.
Spoilers below...
My take is that it's a tale of humanity redemption through revenge - each rule of his code that he breaks, he loses another layer of the persona he has adopted to allow him to do the job. He's not a psychopath - has convinced himself that he is by rote. He wouldn't need to keep reinforcing his code if he were a psychopath - it would come naturally. The ending isn't so much an anticlimax as his final proof that he is ready for a life with his Dominican partner.
Yes. So many times that cold, calculated narration gets interrupted on screen with almost comedic timing. This film is more simple and straightforward than his others, but there is a subtle Fight Club-like twist in that his mantra is all bullshit. The Killer is deeply affected by his lifestyle and is holding his sanity together by a thread.
I love your reviews and look forward to seeing this. Bye the way I watched your glowing review of Killers of the flower moon, but it clarified my opinion that it is not a movie for me.
Just got out, and you sum it up great. I do think the character is an avatar for Fincher himself, not just in his process but also in his personality. From stories and also the behind the scenes videos of his movies, especially Social Network/Girl with Dragon Tatoo, a lot of the humor and snide comments while sick/perverted/violent/psychotic shit is happening was very clear on those sets, and is a lot like this character.
And (minor spoilers), if you think about that with the ending, which did feel quick initially, I feel it is Fincher coming to the conclusion of "I'm just built different," which is really funny.
Saw this in Atlanta. Drove from SC. Worth it.
This was a great movie. Great review, love your reviews.
Marianna you had me at Fincher. I will be there. I'm looking forward to seeing this in the theatres here. (By the way this is Byrne in Tbilisi, writing from my new media channel.) Thanks as always.
Are you guys getting a theatrical release? Ours is limited, ahead of the Netflix release in 2 weeks.
@@ImpressionBlend Oh right Fincher has the Netflix contract. Grrr. No, I don't see it on the horizon. It looks like I'll have to do my one month Netflix sub soon.
But Guillermo's Pinocchio is getting a Criterion Bluray release in December! Now if only they would do Cabinets of Curiosity too!
It is a shame that The Killer did not receive recognition in any category from Oscar. It is an award worthy piece of movie artistry.
I liked it. However, it doesn’t add up. The entire film is about finding the people that attacked his girlfriend and home and killing them. He finally gets to the guy that ordered the original kill that went wrong, and then let’s him off the hook.
Looking forward to this. You're the 2nd of my fave reviewers who thinks the ending is a let down tho. That's too bad.
Hmmm I wouldn't say it's a full on letdown, but it definitely doesn't deliver the punch you expect.
I haven't seen the film and I don't know what to expect, but can Fassbender's character be compared in any way to the killer played by Tom Cruise in Michael Mann's "Collateral"? In any case, it’s nice to see Fassbender back on the big screen! And thank you for the review which makes you want to see the film!
Somewhat, but think of this movie as Taxi Driver meets The Professional meets Drive. Tom's character was pure cold blooded, better at handling weapons than The Killer, that's where the differences sort of end. I enjoyed Collateral, one of my favorite Mann movies and basically the genre of movies having to do with killers. That being said Collateral is better in general than The Killer.
Quite opposite characters I'd say, Cruise was verbal and explosive, this is hermetic and meticulous.
Fincher hasn’t made a bad movie yet
Nope! Even his worst movie isn't all that bad.
@@ImpressionBlend Even if you make the case Panic Room is his weakest, it's a fun popcorn movie and I've still watched it about four times. 🤣
@@Privatejoker88 Nah, weakest belongs to Alien 3, even though the Assembly Cut is an improvement, it's still barely real Fincher.
@@ImpressionBlend Yeah he pretty much disowned it. The way the 20th century fox logo music breaks into a horror score cracks me up every time.
@@Privatejoker88Panic Room was great, just maybe not as special. Alien 3 was his weakest film by far.
Not alot of folks have mentioned the assassin side of The Jackle, reminds me of that.
The cinematography in the trailer reminds me of my favorites by Fincher: Se7en, The Game and Fight Club. Can't wait to watch it.
Having read the original French/Belgian comic which this movie is based on, I would have to say that the story is too long and complicated to adapt into a single movie. Even the hitman's physical appearance is more ordinary in the comic. Fincher is always good. I am glad he did this story.
I'm a huge Fincher fan, so I can't wait to see this film. I would also recommend the French graphic novel on which it is based.
I had such a blast with this, lucky to catch it in theaters. Unrelated but I also just watched The House The Jack Built from Lars Von Trier and that’s also a bit of slice of life from the perspective of a savage killer lol very strange place to put the audience but so effective
This film left me feeling the same way after watching Girl with the Dragon Tattoo; wanting more. If David Fincher didn't direct Girl in the Spider's Web (which was pretty good), then he's not going to direct another film based on "The Killer" comics.
I can't relate, "Gone Girl" is my favorite Fincher film ))
And she's back, back, back again!
How about more movies about people who actually have empathy? We have enough killer movies already
Part of the point of this film is that he does have empathy. He has to keep telling himself to not act with empathy and the whole plot happens because of him caring about his own family. But you are correct that we have a lot of films from the "bad guy's" perspective these days as if being different for the sake of being different from more classic movies is always a good thing.
I've seen all of Fincher's movies in the movie theater since Se7en. 🥇
One of the best movies to come out in 2023 ..... there weren't many !
I found this film to be a surprise. I wasn't expecting a character study. I was expecting a big shoot out/revenge film and its way more than that! This film was a lot of fun!
Saw it last night . It was so-so!!
Whilst it is hard to fault this movie technically, I found it the least engaging story I've seen in years. It was unoriginal in every way and I truly didn't care what happened to anyone (other than that poor taxi driver 😒). Any one of a dozen actors could easily have played the main role and it left me absolutely cold at the end. I can honestly say I'll never watch it again.
I saw the trailer for this and I’m planning to see this. It has peaked my interest.
Halloween 🎃 is just right around the corner. Are you watching Five Nights at Freddy's?
As always thanks for the video
You know.... I was going to, but I went to see a screening of "Saltburn" instead, and I have no regrets.
@@ImpressionBlend No worries then. If you decide to do a video review of Saltburn I’ll be waiting to watch it 😉
@@SinSationNation Oh I'm definitely doing a review, lots to talk about, but we were told to hold coverage until theatrical release, so end of November it is.
@@ImpressionBlend No problem 👍🏻 I’ll be waiting 😊
Good to see big names at the cinema again
The collab we needed
Can anyone explain the final scene of the movie?
It's funny when Marianna tells us that this is not one of Fincher's best films we shouldn't be worried because the man has so many great films. I want to see The Killer so much!!!
Just goes to show how great of a director he is ))
I love David Fincher's films, but the one issue I have is with his cinematic use of color. I've noticed that over the past couple of decades (Fincher's films being some of the first), a 'yellow/brown, blue/grey' lighting effect, used almost exclusively. Granted, Fincher is a masterful director; I just wish he and all the other directors who choose this pallet, would expand it a bit.
I get what you are saying. The use of color is "safe". It goes with the mood of the films rather than being its own special element. Contrast and the discordant can often be more powerful ways to enhance the viewing experience.
@@0ooTheMAXXoo0 Yes - thank you. Noir managed mood, beautifully, using black and white, and chiaroscuro lighting to the effect on various scenes. Even more modern 'noirs' used color to great effect. 'Farewell, Mu Lovely', or 'LA Confidential' come to mind. This modern pallet just seems 'washed-out', or light is rarely either dark or bright You phrase this much better than I, but I'm happy that you get what I'm attempting to say. :)
My expectations were the only reason first time around i did not appreciate the movie, second time watching- almost a perfect film❤ Title sequence basically tells you the killer's resume and its beautiful
The movie is definitely a vibe. It's the greatest Smiths music video ever made.
It's basically John Wick if John Wick were realistic
Just rewatched your ranking videos. Where would The Killer fall?
It’s playing nowhere near me.
Someone was just talking to me about this: “After Netflix bought the Linklater/Powell hitman movie off of insane festival buzz saying it was going to be a fantastic theatrical experience I saw someone theorize that Netflix is shelling out top dollar to outbid traditional studios -not for the films themselves-but to kneecap theatrical moviegoing in general, which they see as an existential threat to their business. Haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since.
Same reason they paid a stupid amount of money for the Knives Out sequels. Leaving money on the table only putting glass onion in theaters for 1 weekend but they are playing the long game.”
I've been thinking about that, might need to rewatch first for a final ranking, but currently at number 7, between “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” and “Zodiac”.
David Fincher seems to me like a director that didn't completely checked out (or maybe checked in) on his creative potential and talent. After a couple of groundbreaking and iconic movies in the 90's, he settled for very professionally made, very well crafted, but never outstanding movies. Like he has matured as a director, but not in the most interesting of ways, as if he keeps holding back on his creativity and vision, as if he is a little bit burned out as an artist. That's just my opinion. I still like his movies, don't get me wrong, but I always end up expecting more than he delivers.
I agree with you.
God I hate it when adults use terms like "chill".
Daddy, chill
I thought it was John Woo’s The Killer. 😞
Me too.
"thanks for that Fincher, thank you"😂😂
Ruining my Home Depot trips like it's no big deal ))
Finally, a sequel to American 🇺🇸 Psycho!
Loved it
Fassbender is a master at calculated robotic monotonous characters
truly!
Marianna is cute ....with longer hair !!!!!!!!
It's not showing at any of my AMC's.....pain
Damn, that’s a bummer
It is showing at two theaters in the whole Chicago + suburbs area. 14 million people in this area! There is a dozen or so theaters for specialty / art films just in the city... They really are saving this for streaming, cinema release seems just to meet technical requirements for award purposes.
@@0ooTheMAXXoo0 the movie is part of Fincher’s Netflix deal, so yea, it’s limited theatrical release that goes to Netflix on Nov 10
This movie is just stylish and mundane!
I think that The Killer miss th target purposely , because he wanted to see th consequences of that and how people involved in this job are going to react to his failed Job. This is pertaining to the Grizzly Bear Story told by The Expert., since the hunter dose not come to hunt bear , third time . He spares the rich businessman, because he gets what he wants a Honest wife Millions of Dollars and a great life . Killing the businessman would make no purpose
The source material was so good for this too. It’s more obvious how full of shit the Killer is. But on the second watch the film is much more funny. Truly a dark comedy.
The Killer is very well-directed and satirically funny, I find. Feels like a commentary on the “literally me” character norm, which is a character trait that Fincher has done in Fight Club. The protagonist is the best but also the worst killer at the same time lol.
I think that's the point, he pretends to live by these samurai-like disciplines and abide bt nihilistic philosophy but his entire engagement throughout the film is an act of emotional rage.
Fiddly digits
His funniest film??
I've seen many reviews about this film and, until now, they are all praise with variations. Like with a crystal ball some of you fill up the void.
I'm still waiting for someone to not like the movie. I thought you, as a woman, might.
I was disappointed by the movie. Compared to other current movies, it wasn't a bad experience but I was expecting a good one.
We get a lot of information, then Fincher should have gotten his record straight.
From the start, "I don't give a fuck" then 3mn later "Fuck". He fails the kill, in my opinion, like an amateur.
You either don't take the shot because you haven't got a clear shot or you take it because you know at this range it doesn't matter anyway. And you have a second round ready.
You don't get bad or grow a conscience from one day to the next at fifty.
The rest doesn't offset that wrong start.
It seems stupid to me to kill the killer because he missed. Or it is stupid of him to not expect it.
It seems stupid to me to not kill the woman once you started with her (Tilda isn't strong so she should be smart at least, she was there).
It seems stupid to me for a killer for hire to go kill hired killers who hurted a loved one.
And so on...the fight scene...not killing the hirer ?...the chatter...the whole movie is stupid.
I didn't believe, if I don't believe the illusion breaks and I don't enjoy much.
And by the way, stop littering in movies.
Overrated film. My question and this contains spoilers: if this killer is such a perfectionist and professional, even when he botched his mission, why would he not anticipate that his client might pay to have him wiped out? For someone so prepared and someone so meticulous, someone who advises himself to anticipate, how could this scenario be such a surprise? This film is Benjamin Button Fincher.
How stupid, what is he the Mr Bean of assassins ? Mr Magoo would've taken a shot with a person between the shooter and the target...of course they were gonna get in the way, everyone thought they ways he was talkin, he knew his stuff 🙄 and was waiting for a clean shot but nope...totally screwed it up. But had he got the target it would've been end of movie ... nice movie for the high school drama class that wrote the script.
A flawless execution of a flawed and boring narrative.
I was a contract killer for 25 years before retiring and moving to Boca Raton, Florida. Film is okay but too many unrealistic kills. Why use a gun ? Too noisy and messy. 73 of my 91 kills were poisonous chocolate chip cookies. Nobody ever says no to cookies. Hopefully my screenplay of my life will be green-lit soon.
What if your mark hates chocolate?
what if they have a gluten allergy and say no?
@@ImpressionBlend One of the eighteen.
Great channel and reviews, hard to watch though. Too hot to handle, sorry. Not PC, again, sorry. But I'm honest.
I really like David Fincher but this movie sucks