Review of Killing Them Softly (2012) by Ariel84 — 10 Feb 2013
This was no "Chopper".
I had high expectations, Read a glowing, two page review in The Boston Globe. Love dark, cynical crime films. Would watch Brad Pitt all day, every day. It had its moments. Cinematography was great. Richard Jenkins understated and perfect per usual. Based on a great book.
It just didn't work. Too much time spent on Gandolfini's Mickey breaking down. Way, way too much political posturing. Extremely disconcerting to know that it was supposed to be set in Boston, but could see easily that it wasn't. Pitt is such a fine actor and he wasn't given enough to work with. Best moment, best line at the very end. Really good ending. Made me smile. Wish the whole film felt like the ending.
This review of Killing Them Softly (2012) was written by Ariel84 on 10 Feb 2013.
Killing Them Softly has generally received mixed reviews.
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