Review of Kill List (2011) by Thediscerner — 21 Dec 2012
A surprisingly silly film. It had good performances but the direction coasted on its downbeat naturalism. Also, the editing was too scattershot for me to properly engage and the ambient, 'unsettling' soundscape seemed a little one note.
Ultimately, the script needed more development, which the direction could never overcome. I have heard the director justify the extreme violence, but unless the film expresses a real purpose or poetic vision, it remains a nasty gimmick.
This review of Kill List (2011) was written by Thediscerner on 21 Dec 2012.
Kill List has generally received positive reviews.
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