Review of Essential Killing (2010) by Paul B — 16 May 2011

Voici l'homme, retranche dans son instinct le plus animal. Une belle epreuve, pour l homme a l ecran comme pour le spectateur. Un peu voyeur mais on est encore loin de la TV realite, deja a la vue des talents de mise en scene...

This review of Essential Killing (2010) was written by Paul B on 16 May 2011.

Essential Killing has generally received mixed reviews.

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First he say's....... And then....... But the last line was the best. ....... That one got me. What do you think…

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Nice filming. Apart from that: no knowledge of lumberjacks. Or horses. Or continuity. Artyfarty with loads of fake blood (mostly unexplained)…

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By Filmgrinder S (1,010) on 15 Sep 2012

I wasn't routing for the lead, nor did I want to see him dead, I just didn't feel any attachment to him and considering that's all that's on…

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By Chris D (2,215) on 22 May 2012

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By Carlos B (289) on 25 Nov 2011

Saw this tonight!!!! Much better than I expected! Very realistic and moving…

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