Review of Killer Elite (2011) by Steve D — 10 Mar 2012

This movie is exactly what I expected an action driver story lite movie. To me they missed the mark just not enough action.

This review of Killer Elite (2011) was written by Steve D on 10 Mar 2012.

Killer Elite has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Adam S (1,940) on 26 Apr 2014

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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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Ok this was better than I thought it would be and had the potential for greatness but was in need of some serious editing…

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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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By Becs D (120) on 15 Jul 2016

Ok, I was a little judgemental here, when I saw Statham's name and an Action movie, I assumed that it would be like a lot of his other typecast…

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By Thomas M (1,117) on 25 Mar 2014

Some people just need to get over themselves. Movies are about entertainment, if you want culture and pinpoint truth read a fing book…

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By Michael R (2,154) on 21 Nov 2014

Pretty dull in comparison to jason stathams other movies. Had potential with Deniro and Owen but didnt really live up to it…

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