Review of Kill Me Later (2001) by Huw G — 14 Dec 2009

I really enjoyed this movie. Selma Blair fits into her role so perfectly and Max dons the robber character seamlessly. The aspect of the movie which makes it appealing is that a lot of people can empathise with the main characters - the lost, lonely, lovelorn girl - whose life was ruined by a sick mother and an escapist father - a girl who has spent her time counting every dollar her father ever spent on her. Or Max, the 'good' thief, who, for all his crimes is a pretty cool guy underneath it all, wih childhood dreams, football, fish and chips. The supporting characters were perfect too.

The plot is admittedly slightly contrived but believable all the same due to the characters making it fit so well. Selma changes from a depressed, possibly alcoholic, self-harming on occasion (though it is to be noted that only one scene shows this and there is no blood so it's not graphic at all) young woman to somebody in whose eyes hope can be seen. Max finds love (but not the soppy kind you normally see. This one seems to be true love.).

The soundtrack is beautiful.

It's got some action, a little non soppy romantic, with small bits of comedy, some depressing moments, but has an overall hopeful tone. I don't want to make it seem like a depressing movie - it's the opposite. It's like life.

My favourite scenes were the scene where they're sitting by the water just chilling out and the other one is when Selma is standing on the bridge which is on the port and she spends the night reflecting on her life.

I loved the soundtrack. Many considered it to be simply 'noise' but I think the darkness of it, tinged with possible happiness to come really brings the movie to life. I especially love the way 'Camilia - Streets' fitted into the scene when they're running. The director knew what they were doing.

As I said before, I loved this movie.