The Killer - Movie Review
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David Fincher brings us a look into the life of a hitman on a quest for vengeance. Here's my review for THE KILLER!
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Dat ad segue 😂
Have you seen Scavengers Reign, I'd think you'd make a video on that series if you did. Its just the type of weirdness animations have been lacking.
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lame
I love how anti-glamourous this movie is. And it shows how even the profession of an assassin for hire can be as mundane and boring as shit as any other job. Until it s not. No one whacks 50 guys in a club in one go, no big explosion at the end, no mega car chases. Just a sociopath doing his job. Definitely a sleeper cult film. I m calling it right now.
You just hit the nail on the head... I watched the killer and was captivated the whole film.
DRIVE flew under the radar for years and is now adored by those in the know. THE KILLER will gradually grow in stature, no question.
@@todesquedrive is 100000000 times better than this
The Equalizer 3 too, no big action, Denzel kill everyone like he was Death itself, a shadow. The Perfect Assassin.
And The Killer the real thing, a job of pure estrategy, the desguise, passports, clone a card... damn.
We hace 2 Hitman movies and EITHER HACE ANYTHING OF THAT! Only a bald guy in a suit who is called Agent 47😂
@@thomasmcmaster3016I respect this opinion, but i say they are both good.
Michael Fassbender is a deeply underappreciated actor.
Everyone lost out on him not being cast as Bond.
I don't know, I would prefer not to have a domestic abuser as Bond. But maybe that fits with the character, I don't know
@@christianjalexanderyou’re very weird
Shame is also a great underrated movie.
I think Bond is having an existential crisis rn, and I am glad that he wasn't rushed into a most likely tame new vision for the series.
@@rosuppp I think it's weird to just sweep domestic violence under the rug...
The Killer is actually a documentary on the pitfalls of the HR department. You mess up one time and they try to get you fired, smh.
😂
BOT
I can relate to this
Stolen comment
a critique of corporate america that's very timely
Michael Fassbender really does have the unfortunate distinction of being the most talented actor in the worst era of Hollywood. If he'd come on the scene a decade earlier he'd be a legend by now.
How exactly are you quantifying “most talented actor”?
@@ResevoirGodI think in terms of range as an actor, he’s very talented. Give him any script and he’ll excel at the role
He's not the most talented ffs stop lol he's great
@@martin..3700well I think it’s same as everything else, it’s subjective. It’s not a bad thing to say he is the most or not. There are many actors you could consider the most talented and someone would say they aren’t
He kind of is a legend? He was fantastic in First Class and Future Past. He was incredible in Shame…Steve Jobs. I haven’t seen Hunger but that seems to be also great. And now he’s the lead in a Fincher film. He is really well respected and besides a few duds has consistently put out some astonishing performances and films.
This movie had some unexpectedly hilarious moments too in the small details, like his inner monologue being cut off by something completely unexpected, and my personal favourite: During the fight scene in the Florida house he tries to pull a knife out of a drawer but instead finds himself wielding a zester unexpectedly. He then stares almost offended at it, and that killed me. Great film!
Yes!!!’ Exactly, I was like that would be so my luck it if I was in that situation.
When I saw the grater, I was like, "this about to get really fucking gruesome."
Then when he chucks it I straight up laughed out loud. Fuckin Fincher man.
“Need any help getting rid of the body?”
Someone being interrupted while thinking to themselves is as cliche as it gets in a film. Kind of like the cliche of a hitman saying you’ve got to stick to a system, then proceeds to not stick to his system. 🙄
@@GizmoBeach You must be fun at parties
Michael Fassbender has been wasted in a lot of movies in the past few years. Happy to see him in a return to form of a performance. This is easily his best since 2015's Steve Jobs.
He's a racecar driver now
@@Josep_Hernandez_LujanI know, a racecar driver for like a year. But before that he has been wasted in a lot of dump
He was great in the movie but the movie wasn’t great.
@@AnitaHanjaaab Still better than his last 7 movies 🤷
@@LebahG4nteng Oh much longer, he started in 2016, had his first race in 2017
The fact that this is the seventh time we get a Martin Scorsese movie and a David Fincher movie in the same year is absolutely incredible
Too bad both been disappointing movies
You could say it's the Se7enth time Scorsese and Fincher released a movie the same year
@@eachypinky118 Too bad I disagree with you 😂
And Nolan
@@eachypinky118
Sounds like a you problem...
It's a subtle comedy disguised as a serious hitman movie.
I love it.
One of my favorite details about the character I haven’t heard ALOT of people talk about: although the killer always appears calm and collected. His heartbeat monitor on his watch showed his heart rate as pounding but he always appears calm and relaxed! Was a cool way to show that even though he has killed hundreds of people he still got excited or. Nervous
The Killer is one of my favorite movies recently! It's a character study of someone who desperately wants to delude themselves that they're this infallible calculated killer purely dedicated to the job, only to find out he's just emotional and flawed as 'the many'.
His internal monologue that he keeps repeating to himself slowly turned into hypocrisy. His confidence with certain actions backfired right in front of his eyes. The 'action scene' that usually comes from these types of movies started all because he was caught off guard (not to mention he didn't even completely put the dog to sleep). The supposed big-bad of the movie (the client) turned out to be someone who didn't even know who he was or what happened to him. The only time he actually did something without a hitch or contradiction was him emotionally killing an innocent driver who was the most detached from the whole situation.
It's both a character study and a deconstruction of the hitman-movie type that expects a huge climax/confrontation of the main bad guy followed by pure satisfaction for the protagonist.
He talked the talk but didn't walk the walk. We never saw him succeed, he fucked up at every turn. Really made it impossible to root for the guy. Why not build him up and show him do it right before the fall. Made for a not very engaging film. I just tought he was full of shit in his monologue. And story otherwise was pretty by the book. I get what they tried to do, the components just didn't come together for an engaging film.
@@emilholst9789never saw him succeed? He literally killed everyone and only really got into trouble with the big dude
You seen the house that jack built?
Well said bro the amount of times his tryhard monologues get interrupted later in the film just feels hilarious and self-aware of itself of how not in control this duffus is at his job 😂
I laughed so hard when he accidentally killed that one guy too soon, and he also destroyed the information he wanted, thinking it was somewhere else 😅
This movie had one of the best fight scenes I've ever seen. I'm not sure if the build up to it was so slow and methodical that it just felt that much more intense, but I was totally blown away by it.
That fight scene was immaculate
It felt like a mma fight tbh
I usually don't care about fight scenes, if my husband isn't watching with me I skip them, but this one was on another level, it felt so real, like you could feel the guy's strength and weight through the screen
Was that the fight with Roman Reigns
@@chrisszyyy nah, the slam was straight out of Chandler vs Oliveira
The fight scene in the house is one of the best scenes of the entire year. The way it contrasts the killer trying to maintain control with the huge burst of violence is so good
Not to mention, it was pretty slapstick, but in a good way
There was a fight scene? He entered a house and the screen went black. 🤷🏻
@@citizenoftheninthdivisionohh great. I love watching silhouettes fight one another
As a massive fan of “The Smiths” I loved how every song in the movie was “The Smiths”
Songs! Except a single song by “Portishead” which is another of my favorites
The Killer may not be as complex as Fincher's most popular films - it's pretty straightforward, similar to Panic Room - but it still is an enjoyable ride, mostly because of Fassbender's excellent performance and David Fincher's impeccable direction.
I think that’s why it didn’t hit for me at first.. it’s so straight forward compared to other Fincher works and the comic book is much more fleshed out.
@@firstlast9846 Panic Room is also pretty straight forward
That fight with that big guy was absolutely brutal, this was the Hitman movie we deserved.
After watching The Killer then Next Goal Wins, you really see how much range Michael Fassbender has, like you almost forget he’s the same actor the characters are so different
Agreed, great range between roles
I honestly totally forgot he was in Next Goal Wins and it caught me so off guard
I’m in my mid50s and have seen a lot of movies. I have been growing increasingly disappointed in the lack of originality and substance with many mainstream films. Bells and whistle special effects are increasingly thought to be enough. This movie had my attention throughout and it had me thinking afterwards. I found myself experiencing a lot of emotions as well. And yet, it was a slow burn by today’s standard. I thought it a great film for these reasons. From where I sit, your insights are spot on.
The song when he flees on the bike in the beginning just shows how incredible Trent and Atticus are scoring a movie. Any other composer would have some garbage chase/escape music. This song was haunting and it's burned into my mind.
Link?
@@rajyavardhansingh4491 It's called, fuck. Look up the soundtrack
Physical media is GROWING - not dying
At its peak- DVD sales were 16K per year. Sales flagged when streaming started...
During the pandemic it went back up to 16K
Last year it was at 22K.
The first 5 months of this year did 13K.
I think he's likely referencing that Best Buy just announced they were permanently stopping physical media sales by the start of next year.
DVD sales? People are still buying DVDs? Or did you mean BluRay? I have no clue, haven't had a disc drive in my desktop pc since at least 10 years. Aren't DVDs limited to 720p? I cannot imagine anyone in 2023 would want to watch anything in sub 1080p resolution.
16 k per year at it's peak? It were billions of dvds per year at its peak.
@@stonaraptor8196 Only nerds go that nuts over little details, DVDs are still good.
I love that throughout the movie from the first scene his constantly questioning if he can still do this and if he has what it takes. It’s a story of a man trying to convince himself of who he is. That’s how I see it
Zodiac is my favorite Fincher movie, it’s one of my favorite movies ever. It’s shot so well, the acting is top notch. It’s told in such a riveting and compelling way. The funny thing is when I first saw it I was disappointed because I’m a big fan of true crime and I was hoping he’d include more suspects than just Marshall and Allen, but then I realized the movie wasn’t really about analyzing suspects and I recalibrated my expectations and it became one of my favorite movies.
My favourite film of Finchers is The Social Network, but I also love Fight Club and Seven. However, my favourite of all of his work is actually the 2 seasons he directed of Mindhunter on Netflix
Fassbender’s one of those actors that isn’t talked about enough. He subtly dropped one of the best performances of a supervillain ever and then does this. He’s captivating in everything he’s in. If you love Fassbender, its a great reason to watch it
David Finchers Love Death and Robots episode Bad Traveling was very enthralling and definitely a new take on his filmmaking style and storytelling.
Bad travelling deserves a love death and robots sequel or a live action show.
Michael Fassbender deserves a much better career. When he even turns in great performances in subpar X-Men movies you know the guy's a great actor.
True, a lot actors can give good performances in great movies, but not all of them can give good perfomances in bad movies.
Michael Fassbender brings so much gravitas to any role he plays. Its sad that he isn't cast in more high profile roles, and that he took such a long hiatus from the limelight, when he could have capitalized on that charisma. He is a prime example of how, having the misfortune of being in a string of flops, can ruin a promising career.
After his performances in '12 Years a Slave,' 'Hunger' and 'Shame,' he has nothing left to prove. Only an actor of Fassbender's calibre can take 4 years off to follow his driving passions and then come back to immediately work with the likes of Fincher and Taika again when he just feels like it. Lol.
He said in 2016 that he wanted to take a break from acting, since then he started racing, got married and had a kid. So I think he was more concerned with things outside of making films.
Zodiac without a second thought! It’s gripping, soaringly intense, based on true events and great lead performances from Ruffalo, Gyllenhaal, RDJ
Then what’s next? Se7en or Fight Club?
The social Network 1 for me
I could see the first segment of the movie scaring a lot of people away. It's plodding in such a clever way, and the payoff is unexpectedly funny.
I walked out of the theatre feeling pumped. It just hit all the right notes for me. Plus, I love The Smiths.
Shut up , It did not release into the theatres.
I saw it on Halloween at an Alamo Drafthouse theatre before it was released on Netflix. @@Anonymous-px2te
In 2016 he said that he was going to take a break from acting. Since then he has gotten married, had a kid, started racing and an acting school.
I loved it. Reminds me of movies from the 70s.
Watched it without checking my phone. That's the biggest compliment I can give to any media in recent years. 🤓
Michael Fassbender has been one of my favorite actors for a long time and this role hopefully helps more people realize how talented he is. Pun fully intended "he killed it"
This movie is the closest thing we’ll get to having a PROPER Hitman adaptation. Those 2 Hitman movies we got were garbage
And Equalizer 3, no big action. Denzel is literally an assassin in that movie.
@@jackelrikuroso3945 eh idk I feel the Equalizer is still amazing but The Killer definitely captured the core essence of what a Hitman adaptation could be. Especially when it has elements like blending in, inner monologues of what someone like him is thinking, precise work, etc
I love Equalizer movies but this was different good if not better 🎉 There's just something about this movie don't know how to say it but Equalizer movies are predictable! like you know what the movie is gonna be about like there are no strange twists or anything and The killer is also the same but not the same at the same time 😂 That's the best I can do here lol
@@SAVANTI711the one with Timothy Olyphant
@@SAVANTI711 eh if you were a proper fan then you WOULDNT like that movie. They didn’t capture the elegance of the Hitman games at all
This movie was okay: 1) intro monologue is mind numbingly long. 2) an assassin with a home life is beyond stupid. See: Robert de niros character in Heat. 3) a billionaire businessman does not eat alone. He does not answer his door.
It was awesome. Felt like the most realistic hitman movie that could be made. How he was using google maps and amazon, misses the very first shot he takes. Fassbender and Swinton scenes was great and the kill of his contractor and fight with the Florida dude were cool as hell.
I think it was the most realistic depiction of a movie assassin every made.
realistic? Are you serious?
@@stonaraptor8196 lol can you name a more realistic movie about a hitman? All ears.
@@edelmantoamendola
A few examples of hitman movies containing similar levels of realism as The Killer (2023):
• Murder By Contract
• Le Samouraï
• The Day of the Jackal
• Munich
Not saying the listed films above are more realistic than The Killer, but on a similar level of realism; just a different flavor of realism, from a different time, a different place, with different targets, different killers, different styles of cinematography, all different factors equally valid in achieving the feeling of nearing or touching realism.
All of these movies are cold and subtle, showing the mundaneness of life, with human flaws and unpredictable details of reality present, along with nervous tension from us as the audience knowing the danger, which is awkwardly yet realistically contrasted by the uneventfulness of the moments up to THE moment, sometimes followed after a calculated murder by that exact same uneventful silence, as though nothing is different in the room as a moment before, which we know that thought to be anything but true. Lots of downtime, the attempted concealing of one's human emotions replaced by sharp focus to be a more steeled and mentally/spiritually prepared assassin, unceremonious violence of unpredictable timing, etc.
Thinking this is the most realistic hitman movie of all time, unparalleled in realism by any hitman movie of any decade in the past 100 years is wild.
@@edelmantoamendolaNot necessarily more realistic, but Collateral has decent realism too.
I bought The Killer graphic novel at Powell's in Portland when I was there this past summer and read it in anticipation of the movie coming out. it had a short run at the Drafthouse Theater but before I got there, it came out on Netflix. Fantastically true to the source material, but not burdensomely so. The soundtrack featuring The Smiths was a great touch. Fassbender's character makes a couple of miscalculations but he's so methodical and professional. What was really great was his character arc after he laid out his principles in the beginning and then through the movie had to compromise on so many of them in order to find his humanity.
I wouldn’t call it a Masterpiece but it was good.
No, especially when comparing it to the comic book - it’s not as good - but still enjoyable
I found it extremely boring.
Theres a comic book? Whos it by i'm interested. @@firstlast9846
@@Florensbondsame
Not only is SE7EN the best Fincher film, but it's Top 5 best movies ever made bro.
I had an assassin/action movie marathon for my birthday and watched Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, John Wick Chapter 4, and the Killer. I was starting to get a little action fatigued by the time I hit this one, so it was a nice change of pace and a pretty awesome film to close out my night.
Fasbender was brilliant in the role (very underappreciated actor), there were lots of great shots, and Fincher really knows how to dial in the tension with certain sequences. I also found that the slow burn accentuated the kills because the transition felt so abrupt and visceral; it kind of catches you off guard. Would definitely recommend this one, but like you said don't go in thinking it's John Wick or you'll be disappointed.
Well Mission really sucked compsred to those films!
Michael Fassbender is quite busy on a Steve McQueen quest; he's well on the way to racing at Le Mans (driving for Porsche Proton and good luck to him)
I've really lost my patience for films that subvert your expectations but this film turning out to be a comedy about a bumbling robot was one of the best surprises of the year.
Mate wtf
girl with dragon tattoo hands down my fav david fincher movie
1. Social Network
2. Fight Club
3. Zodiac
4. SEVEN
5. Mindhunters
6. Gone Girl
7. The Game
9. Munk
10. Girl with Dragon Tattoo
11. Alien 3 assembly cut
12. Panic room
I will have my legend status by mail if possible.
You forgot Benjamin Button tho.
@teolaurich7212 oh, you right,
9th place? It's good movie but I don't think it's better than first 8.
ya that fight scenes sound design was so damn cool. wish i watched it in a theatre! Loved the Killer
The fist fight in the house was one of the best hand to hand combat scenes I’ve ever scene
I see what you did there 😉
It really was
@@JayZC96what did he do?
Now this is a review of this movie I can get behind.
Finally someone brought up the sound design, which was impeccable.
Movie of the year for me, Fassbender was phenomenal
The Equalizer 3 and The Killer are the most close thing we never have to a GOOD Hitman movie... AND THERE ARE TWO OF THEM! How they screw up TWICE?!
Excellent and very fair review. Fassbender is a terrific actor, I've never seen him give a bad performance...even if the movie he's in isn't great it's generally worth watching just for him...fortunately this was a good one (in no small part because as you say, it's all about Fassbender...his character/portrayal and every other character is secondary). Not my favourite Fincher movie, that would probably be "The Social Network" but still a goodie ! I know it was a "throw-away comment" but don't dis the Blu-rays ! ;-) a lot of Blu-rays (especially the more modern releases and those that have been remastered in 4K by boutique labels) look almost as good as the actual 4K with decent upscaling equipment and in some cases are better than the 4K version if the 4K transfer wasn't handled so well (some releases over use the DNR and/or change the colour timing etc.). I hope this one gets a physical release as well !
Fincher, Nolan, Scorsese, Scott each release a movie in the same year. What a year for movie fans!
And we almost had Villeneuve as well! But the strike pushed Dune Part 2 into 2024.
The closest thing we'll ever get to a film about Agent 47. I fricking love this film! Tho I agree that there's something missing with the ending. And I wish more films tackled the idea of having a character with an interesting first-person monologue. Honestly think that characters like Frank Castle and Max Payne (obvious if you know the source material for both of these characters) are best depicted with their inner thought processes as part of the ride.
Did you not love the 2 hitman movies? lol
@@damenb8786 , ah, we don't talk about those.
@@damenb8786let's just say that the last one missed the point. This is what a hitman movie should be like.
Nah an Agent 47 adaption should be a TV show with a mostly internal monologue.. “For a job like this? You’re gonna need a Silenced Colt.45 and Rubber Ducky” cross between Barry and The Killer
@@firstlast9846 but without the comedy and more on the seriousness of the killer.
You mentioned a lot about the sound. I watched this with headphones on and when The Killer puts in just the right earbud and we see from his perspective the music was only in the right ear speaker. Amazing attention to detail as always from this director. Bravo!
Probably my favorite film of the year. Actually, it is. Yep.
All in on Fassbender in anything, but this was tops.
Finchers idea that this movie should make you uneasy with the guy behind you at Home Depot.
And it brought me the graphic novel, which is beautifully illustrated. Highly recommend it.
Brilliant, and I’m buying it ASAP.
🎵I go about things the wrong way…🎵
2:19 dude was racing in Le Mans
Its really bizzare that Michael Fassbender has never been in a David Fincher movie before this. Hes one of those actors that just feels natural for his style, like hes done this 100 times.
David Fincher's cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt said a similar thing, he said that they worked perfectly together and had almost the same feelings and ideas about the film.
Why does this year in particular feel like it flew by so fast? *EVERYBODY* says this. Every time I'm having a conversation about planning something, or setting an appointment, or anything date related, the first thought on the tip of everybody's tongue is "I *cannot* believe it's (current month) already."
I know time flies. Especially as you get older. But this year feels different, and not just for older folks, but for everybody. What happened? Did the covid years just throw off our internal clocks? Are we all just anxious wrecks now and time flies when you're an anxious wreck? Did the entire universe down to the atom double in speed, and we only have a vague intuitive awareness of it? Is the Matrix running at 1.5x speed?
What is going on?
Tilda Swinton even in her small role made such a huge impression, she didn't even have much to do... she just talked for 5 minutes and walked for 2 minutes. Can you imagine 5 to 7 minutes of screentime and still having such a huge impact.
Are you serious? That was embarrassing for an actor of her stature. Saddled by cliched writing for sure.
@@baseballman4958 everyone to their own I guess, maybe I'm just biased towards her... she seemed great to me with whatever limited script and sceeentime she got... that's why I said what I said.
I loved this movie. It seemed like David Fincher going back to his roots. I thought it was a great character study mixed with a nice dose of the ole ultra violence. I will definitely be watching it again. The performance’s were top notch.
I loved it. Yes, it´s slow. Yes it´s anticlimatic. But this is to John Wick what Drive is to the Fast & Furious films. Really great.
Nice comparison. Well done.
Spoiler: When you say anticlimactic, do you mean because he didn't kill the guy at the end? I thought it was great. It was perfectly explained by the killer before that scene. That the guy was just to high value of a target to not bring allot of trouble if he killed him. And once he realized the guy wasn't this disgruntled millionaire who wanted to kill the guy who "screwed up", but just a guy who wanted to cover his ass and didn't really know what all that entailed, the killer no longer saw him as a continuous threat and the people who were to blame he had already killed. So not worth the amount of trouble that would follow killing him.
I thought it was great, that made the killer look smart and not just this killing machine that killed without thought.
@@NikstSWE You are probably right but, I mean, he had killed everyone before that, even the poor cab driver, and when he got to the big boss.... nothing? But I still love the film, one of my favorites of the year.
@ But that was the thing, turned out he really wasn't the big boss. He was just a client that asked for the "insurance" of no blowback without really thinking about what it meant.
I really loved the movie as well. One of those I kept thinking about after it was over and it grew even more on me.
My biggest complaint was that the movie felt lifeless. Tilda Swinton's was the only character that felt like a real person.
I spoke with a colleague of work about this movie, and he told me this is the perfect HITMAN adaptation, and I gotta agree.
By the way, Michael Fassbender was on a long break due to his focus on racing, he took part on the 24 hs of Le Mans
He has also gotten married, had a kid and started an acting school
Michael Fassbender was also in Next Goal Wins recently which was hilarious and he was amazing in that too
Loved it! Fincher is a storytelling hero of mine and my top three favourite movies were written by Andrew Kevin Walker: Seven, Sleepy Hollow and of course 8MM. What a bold choice to make the movie the way they did. It deserves all the admiration.
Exactly what I want in a Fincher film: cold, stylish, NIN.
First time I've disagreed with you. The first 30 minutes was so boring and the payoff wasn't worth it. Maybe you just have to have certain mindset when you watch it.
1) Fightclub
2) Seven
3) Zodiac
4) The killer
5) Gone girl
6) The girl with the dragon tattoo
7) The Social Network
8) Benjamin Button
9) Panic room
10) Mank
11) The game
12) Alien 3
13) The game
I thought it was ok. Kinda of a mini-John Wick or a Bourne movie.
Nothing special though.
@@Elatenl that's what I thought. The action was meh.
I should have said a made for TV PG John Wick.
If you're going backwards, VHS won't suffice. Reel to reel is where it's at!
With The Killer being released, would you guys be down to see him as James Bond in a Christopher Nolan Trilogy?
1) The Social Network
2) Seven
3) Gone Girl
4) Zodiac
5) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
6) The Curious Case…
7) Fight Club
8) The Game
9) Panic Room
10) Mank
11) Alien3
Haven't seen The Killer yet.
Love your videos! Shame you're recommending the Fleet Command game, it's addictive enough to need to be weaned off of. Advancement happens so slowly that you need to address it extremely often to progress (progression can take months), unless you pay out of pocket to speed up the time it takes to build. This results in training you to look at it way too much to keep you engaged. To anyone who hasn't played it but intends to: please don't. For your own sake!
It's a typical mobile game then. If folks are truly that desperate for a Trek game then there's always STO.
Great to see David Fincher make another movie. This one sounds worth a watch as a great movie shouldn't always have to rely on heavy doses of action throughout. A slowburn makes for a fun change of pace.
Micheal Fassbender is such an incredible actor, and this just reminds me why, his narration and monolgues here are just top notch.
as for my rankings:
1) Social Network
2) Fight Club
3) Zodiac
4) Se7en
5) Gone Girl
6) The Game
7) Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
8) Panic Room
This movie would probably be between Gone Girl and Se7en for me, I quite enjoyed it
Edit: 9) Alien 3
forgot to add Alien 3 haha, always forget its a Fincher film, but yea man so much wasted potential on that one, the setting seemed like if Fincher had more creative control it could have turned out really great.
What about Alien 3 or Mank?
I didn't like Zodiac that much. Probably because I knew how it ends before I saw it. I know that's not the point, but still.. I would rate Se7en much higher. I do agree that Panic Room is the weakest. Or maybe Alien 3 not sure
ah thanks for reminding me@@LuisSierra42 , totally forget about them. I haven't seen Mank as I wasn't really interested, and Alien 3 I just forgot to add to my list, updated it now but would be around the same level or below Panic Room
A Critical Analysis of The Killer: A Thriller Film by David Fincher
The Killer is a 2023 thriller film directed by David Fincher and starring Michael Fassbender as a nameless assassin who goes on a revenge spree after a botched hit. Based on a graphic novel by Alexis Nolent, the film is a sleek and stylish exploration of the mind of a cold-blooded killer who lives by a strict code of rules and rituals. The film also features Arliss Howard, Charles Parnell, and Tilda Swinton in supporting roles. In this essay, I will examine the film’s plot, themes, aesthetics, and performance, and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses as a cinematic work.
Plot
The film opens with a long and meticulous sequence that shows the assassin preparing and executing a hit in Paris. He spends days observing his target, a wealthy businessman, from a hotel room across the street. He carefully plans his escape route, disguises himself as a German tourist, and listens to The Smiths on his headphones. He finally takes the shot, but misses and hits an innocent bystander instead. He realizes that he has been set up and flees the scene.
He returns to his home in the Dominican Republic, where he finds his partner dying from a gunshot wound. He learns that someone has betrayed him and sent a clean-up crew to eliminate him. He decides to break his own rules and seek revenge on those who wronged him. He travels to various locations, such as New York, London, and Berlin, where he tracks down and kills the people involved in the conspiracy. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and enemies, such as corrupt cops, rival hitmen, and a mysterious woman who claims to know his identity.
The plot of the film is simple and straightforward, but also engaging and suspenseful. The film does not rely on twists or surprises, but rather on the execution and the tension of the scenes. The film also balances the action and the drama, as the assassin’s quest for revenge is also a journey of self-discovery and redemption. The film does not provide much background or motivation for the characters, but rather lets the audience infer them from their actions and dialogues. The film also leaves some questions unanswered, such as the identity of the mastermind behind the conspiracy, the origin of the assassin’s code, and the fate of the mysterious woman. This adds to the mystery and ambiguity of the film, and invites the audience to form their own interpretations and opinions.
Themes
The film explores several themes, such as morality, identity, fate, and empathy. The film questions the morality of the assassin’s profession, as well as his own sense of right and wrong. The film shows that the assassin is not a mindless or heartless killer, but rather a complex and conflicted human being who has his own code of ethics and values. The film also shows that the assassin is not immune to the consequences of his actions, as he faces guilt, remorse, and regret for some of his kills. The film also challenges the assassin’s identity, as he is constantly changing his appearance, name, and location. The film suggests that the assassin does not have a true or stable identity, but rather a series of masks and roles that he assumes. The film also implies that the assassin is searching for his true self, as he tries to uncover the truth behind his betrayal and his past. The film also examines the role of fate and chance in the assassin’s life, as he believes that fate is a placebo and that he is in control of his own destiny. The film shows that the assassin’s fate is not predetermined, but rather influenced by his choices and actions. The film also shows that the assassin’s fate is also affected by random and unpredictable events, such as the missed shot, the betrayal, and the encounter with the woman. The film also explores the concept of empathy, as the assassin forbids himself from feeling or expressing any emotion or compassion for his victims or anyone else. The film shows that the assassin’s lack of empathy is a defense mechanism that protects him from the pain and suffering that his job entails. The film also shows that the assassin’s lack of empathy is also a weakness that isolates him from the rest of humanity and prevents him from forming any meaningful relationships. The film also shows that the assassin’s empathy is not completely absent, but rather suppressed and hidden. The film reveals that the assassin does care for his partner, his mentor, and the woman, and that he does feel some remorse and sympathy for some of his victims.
The film’s themes are relevant and compelling, as they reflect on the human condition and the moral dilemmas that people face in their lives. The film’s themes are also universal and timeless, as they deal with the fundamental questions of who we are, what we do, and why we do it. The film’s themes are also nuanced and subtle, as they do not offer any clear or definitive answers, but rather provoke the audience to think and question their own beliefs and values.
Aesthetics
The film’s aesthetics are impressive and distinctive, as they showcase Fincher’s mastery of the thriller genre. The film creates a tense and immersive atmosphere with its meticulous attention to detail, stunning cinematography, and atmospheric music. The film’s attention to detail is evident in the realistic and elaborate depiction of the assassin’s preparation, execution, and escape of the hits. The film’s attention to detail is also evident in the use of symbols and motifs, such as the color red, the number 13, and the Smiths songs, that add layers of meaning and significance to the film. The film’s cinematography is remarkable, as it uses various techniques, such as long shots, tracking shots, zooms, and slow motion, to enhance the mood and the impact of the scenes. The film’s cinematography is also remarkable, as it uses different color palettes, lighting, and filters, to create contrast and variety among the different locations and settings of the film. The film’s music is fitting, as it uses a combination of original score and licensed songs, to create a sense of rhythm and emotion in the film. The film’s music is also fitting, as it uses the Smiths songs, which are known for their melancholic and morbid lyrics, to reflect the assassin’s personality and state of mind.
The film’s aesthetics are effective and appealing, as they draw the audience into the film’s world and make them feel the thrill and the drama of the film. The film’s aesthetics are also consistent and coherent, as they match the film’s tone and theme, and create a sense of unity and harmony in the film.
Performance
The film’s performance is captivating and convincing, as it features a talented and charismatic cast that brings the film’s characters to life. The film’s performance is mainly dominated by Fassbender, who portrays the assassin as a complex and conflicted character. He conveys the assassin’s professionalism, precision, and detachment, as well as his vulnerability, anger, and loneliness. He makes the audience empathize with a man who kills for a living, but also questions his own morality and identity. He delivers some memorable lines, such as “Fate is a placebo” and “Forbid empathy”, that reveal his philosophy and psychology. He also displays a range of emotions and expressions, such as calmness, frustration, sadness, and rage, that show his inner turmoil and struggle. He also demonstrates his physical skills and agility, as he performs various stunts and fights, that show his competence and prowess. He also exhibits his charm and charisma, as he interacts with various characters, such as the woman, the mentor, and the rival, that show his personality and style. He also shows his versatility and adaptability, as he changes his appearance, accent, and demeanor, that show his disguise and deception. He also shows his chemistry and rapport, as he forms a bond and a conflict with the woman, that show his attraction and tension. He also shows his humor and irony, as he listens to the Smiths songs, that show his taste and sarcasm.
The film’s performance is also enhanced by the supporting cast, who play the secondary characters that influence and challenge the assassin. Howard plays the mentor, who is the assassin’s former boss and friend, who teaches him the rules and the rituals of the profession, and who betrays him and sets him up for the failed hit. Howard plays the mentor as a cunning and ruthless character, who manipulates and exploits the assassin, and who reveals his true motives and intentions at the end. Parnell plays the rival, who is another assassin who works for the same organization as the assassin, and who competes and clashes with him for the same targets and contracts. Parnell plays the rival as a cocky and arrogant character, who taunts and provokes the assassin, and who tries to kill him and take his place. Swinton plays the woman, who is a mysterious and enigmatic character, who claims to know the assassin’s identity and history, and who helps and hinders him in his quest for revenge. Swinton plays the woman as a mysterious and enigmatic character, who intrigues and confuses the assassin, and who reveals her connection and involvement with him at the end.
The film’s performance is outstanding and admirable, as it showcases the actors’ skills and talents, and makes the film’s characters believable and memorable. The film’s performance is also dynamic and diverse, as it features a variety of characters and personalities, and creates a sense of contrast and conflict in the film.
Too underrated, love this film. Fassbender killed it as per usual. Amongst my fav Fincher
The mandatory "underrated" comment in every comment section of anything that has ever been posted on YT
@@cptpepper7731 you’re saying nothing man… this happens with any film with mixed reception.
It’s like saying “the abundance of the word masterpiece is tiring” some use these terms liberally, some use it because it’s genuinely applicable.
Instead you make smartass comments to people being genuine, making yourself look like a clown.
This movie was released not too long ago, can't be underrated
@@LuisSierra42 that’s not how underrated works… google the definition.
@@mrmxyzptlk8906 It's overused and oftentimes not applicable (as in this case), so I'm making a smartass comment to people being lazy and derivative.
1. Zodiac
2. Social Network
3. Dragon Tattoo
4. Se7en
5. Gone Girl
6. Fight Club
7. Alien 3
8. The Game
9. The Killer
10. Benjamin Button
11. Mank
12. Panic Room
Awful film, turned it off aftet half an hour and he hadn't killed ANYONE! Just moped about and prepared alot. lol
Another brained ruined by too many Wick movies. ADHD?
The thing I like most about this movie is "the killer" constantly talking to us and telling us his rules. And yet at every single turn he breaks every rule. I can see people finding this boring, but I found it enjoyable.
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This channel is overrated
Big wow
You and me, both, @shika15! Like lightning!
My rankings for the movies I've seen yet.
1. Mindhunter (Not a movie but i love it more)
1. The girl with the dragon tattoo
2. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
3. Seven
4. Zodiac
5. Fight Club
6. Gone Girl
7. Social Network
Haven't watched Killer, and a few others.
This movie was extremely mid unfortunately. Disappointing from Fincher. Wish he would just continue Mindhunter instead.
A review of yours from NINE YEARS AGO was listed under this one and wow. The growth. You’ve morphed into a monster 🔥
Guess you could say this is another *HIT* for Fincher
I think this comment will be HIT or MISS
The only life path, is the one behind you.
This movie was incredibly "meh".
My Fincher ranked list (haven't seen Alien 3):
10. The Game
9. The Killer
8. Zodiac
7. Panic Room
6. Mank
5. Gone Girl
4. Benjamin Button (people say it's one of his weaker ones but it was one of the first big movies to make me fall in love w/ movies)
3. Fight Club
2. 7
1. Social Network!
I didn’t enjoy this movie at all. The pacing was terrible. 2 hour movies with poor pacing.
@@Rick_Dalton18 😂
@@Rick_Dalton18just because someone doesn't like a slow paced movie, it doesn't make them marvel lovers. David fincher is my all time favorite director and this is the only movie of him I didn't like that much. I mean I liked it better than most movies we see nowadays but for a David fincher movie it's such a let down 😢
And that is okay too.😊
Lmao you must have enjoyed marvels
@@priyanshrawat442 because I didn’t like a movie that took an hour to show action? A movie called KILLER. Great performances, poor pacing. A movie with no promo whatsoever to explain what the movie was about. They just shock dropped it, so then you watch the trailer and it looks action packed and then you watch the movie and have to wait 45 for someone to miss a shot. Lol and then wait another 30 minutes for more action. Lol this movie wasn’t great just because the producers are great producers.
There are also some people who can't visualize things in their head. They can think of the description of a tree, but they can't actually picture the tree in their head. That blew my mind when I first heard about that
I thought The Killer was very very good. However, since you asked to rank David Fincher's films.. here ya go (IMHO):
1: Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2: Seven:
3: Fight Club
4: Gone Girl
5: The Game
6: Alien 3
7: The Social Network
8: The Killer
9: Zodiac
10: Panic Room
11: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
This order can change for me depending on the day but here it is on this day.
I haven't watched Mank yet but its on my list. LOVE Fincher's films.
Fassbender has been participating since 2018 in the FIA World Endurance Racing series with Porsche hence his absence for the past few years.
Favorite Fincher Film: Se7en. And it's not even close. One of my all time top 5 favorite films.
12. Mank
11. Alien3
10. The Killer
9. The Game
8. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
7. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
6. Panic Room
5. Zodiac
4. Gone Girl
3. Fight Club
2. The Social Network
1. Seven
Yeah my daughter doesn't have an inner monologue. She has something called Aphantasia, and so does Penn from Penn & Teller. It's super rare, and basically, it means the person cannot imagine anything in their head or have an inner monologue. I know, I was blown away when the doctor told me about it.
Nice review btw Jeremy!
The Band you here throughout the movie is called “The Smiths” and the ambient noises you here throughout the movie are done by Trent Reznor and my fav fincher movie is of course “Fight Club”
The best unofficial Hitman movie
The last target was freakin hilarious. "Secure building eh... Christmas bonus will be light this year"
I want to be legend to so I'll rank the David Fincher films
1. Fight Club
2. Seven
3. Gone Girl
4. Zodiac
5. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
6. The Killer
7. Panic Room
8. Benjamin Button
9. The Game
10. Alien 3
11. Social Network (can someone please tell why this one is consider his best)
In a profession where you need to fade into the background and go completely unnoticed, it seems out of character for him to use TV characters as his aliases. That could make him stick in someone's memory rather than staying in the background...
Plenty of people saying we need more Fincher movies, movies with Fassbender in them, but is really need is more people watching the movies
The world needs more Michael Fassbender in it's movies 👌💯