Review of Killer Elite (2011) by Luis B — 28 May 2012

Some good action.

Based on a true story.

This review of Killer Elite (2011) was written by Luis B on 28 May 2012.

Killer Elite has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Matthew P (1,636) on 16 Jul 2014

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By Raciocinio (17) on 20 Oct 2015

With a smart script... With great actors Statham,De Niro and Owen are impeccable,in this action,crime thriller of 80's…

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By Thegodfatherson (586) on 12 Feb 2015

Killer Elite is a bad movie. It is a pulpy, cheesy, bloody action thriller, that bores rather than thrill…

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By Norm D (218) on 15 Jul 2016

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By Sgt. C (526) on 23 Apr 2014

(56%) Even though it feels like a pretty standard action flick that somehow managed to not only get Clive Owen as a support actor, but DeNiro…

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By Timm S (1,294) on 24 Jul 2014

Story Is Quite Complex In Parts & At Times You Are Left Wondering Exactly What Direction This Is Trying To Go…

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By Cork B (81) on 26 Nov 2018

No no no, not good…

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By Philip S (830) on 17 May 2015

Convoluted plot, and messy dialogue. There are some tight action sequences, but this has to be one of Statham's lesser films…

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By Darrin C (626) on 01 Apr 2015

According to the book and the marketing of this film it's all based on a true story, I honestly don't really care because that was not a selling…

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