Review of Killer's Kiss (1955) by Art S — 16 Sep 2015

The master just beginning. So many great shots.

This review of Killer's Kiss (1955) was written by Art S on 16 Sep 2015.

Killer's Kiss has generally received positive reviews.

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Kubrick being my favorite director/moviemaker, it was a real treat to see what he was capable of doing even without a crew and a low budget…

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Faced with hardly any budget to speak of, the 26-year-old Kubrick pulled out every trick that an independent filmmaker of no means could ever…

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By Skyler B (1,160) on 19 Jan 2013

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By Elgan D (601) on 17 Jun 2012

Killer's kiss is as visually stunning as it is intense. the style of kubrick's story telling is so unique and refreshing…

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By Alexander P (1,095) on 02 Jan 2015

Killer's Kiss was Kubrick's workshop - a footnote of the genius journey that would follow. Tense and dazzlingly-shot. 8/10…

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By Matt C (2,668) on 26 Aug 2015

It's always interesting to watch the early work of an arteur to see glimpses of their legendary later efforts, but this is also pretty well-made…

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By Zac C (120) on 30 Mar 2014

Another step in the right direction, you see the master start to take form…

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