Review of Killing Them Softly (2012) by Doctor S — 02 Sep 2015

Somewhat unconventional storytelling which follows the motivations of minor characters as much as the major ones, which owes too much to the obvious 'Pulp Fiction'-y influential vibe to feel really original.

Some scenes tend to drag like those involving James Gandolfini, he does a decent job but what's the larger purpose? This seamy story of double-crosses and hit men is set against a backdrop of economic stress during the Reagan era, a curious undercurrent whose impact is largely lost among the transmission static it is broadcast on to fill the background.