Review of Killer Elite (2011) by Kevin K — 11 Feb 2012

Story is jumpy and confusing. One of the worst movies.

This review of Killer Elite (2011) was written by Kevin K on 11 Feb 2012.

Killer Elite has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Norm D (218) on 15 Jul 2016

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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 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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Deniro saved the movie with his presence alone. The movie revolves around an interesting situation, they find themselves in…

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By Wornoutspines (38) 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…

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By James F (691) on 22 Mar 2015

I actually didn't mind watching this, could have done with some better actors in certain areas, but it's got some good visuals and action…

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Although somewhat watchable, Killer Elite really adds nothing new to an already saturated genre…

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