Review of Hitman (2007) by Andrewp. — 13 Jan 2008

I have to say that, having experienced several video-to-movie travesties in the past, I was expecting very little from this movie, but went to watch it anyway more out of curiosity. I was very pleasantly surprised, and found it to be one of the most interesting and enjoyable films Ive seen recently.

Whilst the Bourne Ultimatum may be a more well crafted film, I find that movies of its type are all too ubiquitous and run-of-the-mill these days. It was very refreshing to see a film who's main protagonist was a cold, calculating killing machine.

I honestly think it played out truthfully, and the reactions to his persona were believable and fascinating. I think I will remember this movie for a long time, not because it more well crafted than other movies in its genre or anything like that, but because it tells the story of a different and more refreshing character than the usual old Bourne / Bond / Die Hard / etc.

.. types who are all identical in every way. This is NOT a formula movie, and I think it is worth seeing. Think of it as a Terminator-Eye-View meets Equilibrium but with an actor who can do the role justice.