Review of Killing Them Softly (2012) by Alex T — 21 May 2013

Probably Brad Pitt's best performance in recent years but despite Dominik's stylish hand Killing Them Softly gets lost in its own socioeconomic commentary and weighty ambition. Scoot McNairy is particularly impressive though.

This review of Killing Them Softly (2012) was written by Alex T on 21 May 2013.

Killing Them Softly has generally received mixed reviews.

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