Review of Killer Joe (2012) by Chuck J — 21 Jan 2016

Welcome to Killer Joe's Texas, where the men are violent, the women are naked, and all are dumb and ruthless. Killer Joe was a play, and you can tell when you watch the movie. It has that claustrophobic feel that is the hallmark of movies based on plays: only a few contained locations and dialogue heavy.

Also, like many movies based on plays, it's EXTREMELY WELL WRITTEN! The pacing, the plot, the dialogue are all razor sharp. You can tell that the actors are in pig heaven. The very fact that so many big stars took heavy pay cuts to be in such a small film should tell you something.

They're wallowing in it and savoring every moment. Every scene crackles with tension and deadpan humor. Jaw-dropping, thought provoking, and frequently hilarious, Killer Joe was one of the best movies of 2012.