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Essential Killing (2010) - User Reviews - Page 2 of 5

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By Rainer K (444) on 15 Jul 2012

I first heard about this flick when I watched last year's European Film Awards where it was nominated for Best Cinematography…

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By Nick H (590) on 11 Jul 2012

The characters are annoyingly loquacious bordering on absurdly garrulous…

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By A.d. O (421) on 01 Jul 2012

Ultimate fight for survival, although gratuitous and not entirely essential…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 28 Jun 2012

Even if not original and proving to be a wearing experience, this visceral film deserves credit for being almost without dialogue - and Gallo…

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By Mark C (1,395) on 25 Jun 2012

This was different. Best rocket launcher death scene ever…

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By Frank P (289) on 28 May 2012

Clearly a case of the audience being too stupid to appreciate a brilliant bloody movie…

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

It's hard to imagine this particular premise to contain absolutely zero political vestment…

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By George E (450) on 03 May 2012

Funny that I watched this movie just after The Grey, they both are very similar…

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By Glenn C (227) on 24 Apr 2012

Essential Killing provides no answers…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 15 Apr 2012

A visionary and masterful film. There is a story, it just isn't told in the same stock way…

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By Doctor S (657) on 09 Apr 2012

Pretty bad, although I forced myself to finish it…

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By Guillaume S (27) on 06 Apr 2012

Incredible journey. Oppressive and intense. FIgure out your own meaning of life after that…

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By Tor M (646) on 11 Mar 2012

Vincent Gallo does frightened, confused and determined, in this rather strange and eerie Arthouse thriller…

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By Tuomas R (342) on 09 Mar 2012

While not immediately involving or interesting, Essential Killing is taut and well-directed, and Vincent Gallo is brilliant in his wordless…

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By Eric R (1,431) on 13 Feb 2012

Survival énervé et essentiel. Gallo est formidable…

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By Ian C (1,796) on 12 Feb 2012

Don't think Vincent Gallo speaks the whole way throughout this ,decent chase/survival flick…

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By Adam S (1,940) on 09 Feb 2012

A grueling tale led with a convincing portrayal of desperation and endurance…

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By Adam C (1,312) on 06 Feb 2012

Beautiful, powerful and intense. Will grip you throughout and leave you reeling afterwards. Highly recommend…

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By Paula L (151) on 28 Dec 2011

Who doesn't love a good manhunt (||) flick? I had a few ideas already planted in my brain as to what this movie was about…

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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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