Review of Killing Them Softly (2012) by Daniel K — 22 Jul 2013

Less mob movie, and more character study it still boasts some of Pitt and Jenkins best acting. Call it a thinking man's mob movie.

This review of Killing Them Softly (2012) was written by Daniel K on 22 Jul 2013.

Killing Them Softly has generally received mixed reviews.

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