Review of Killing Words (2004) by Monica M — 12 May 2006

Spanish thriller based on a play. A mean spirited (in a good way!) very twist-filled little affair.

This review of Killing Words (2004) was written by Monica M on 12 May 2006.

Killing Words has generally received positive reviews.

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By Eunice C (26) on 15 Aug 2007

This is a story that really makes you want to think about who really is normal and the extend the human mind can go to…

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By Carmen C (176) on 20 Sep 2010

Unusual film with strong performance from Dario Grandinetti seeking revenge on his ex-wife. Well worth a watch…

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By Hoddie C (34) on 20 Oct 2010

Snappy, not what you expect it to be, Spanish thriller; with cat and mouse, who's worse the kidnapper or the captive undercurrent…

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By Ssemanda M (1) on 09 Jul 2008

More like last king of scotland in terms of the lead actor dominating and doing a great job at the same time....bt even more intresting bse…

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By Deadly V (456) on 17 Feb 2009

This is easily one of the smartest thrillers I have ever seen. Darío Grandinetti delivers an amazing performance in this fantastic film…

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By Manda W (32) on 12 Jun 2007

Quite a different technique... certainly worth seeing…

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By J Chrissy R (55) on 19 Jun 2007

Its sooo good, taking the audience on a trip through emotions of guilty and not guilty, suspect and innocent. very cool flik…

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By Francis T (105) on 25 Feb 2008

Scary, frightening, giving goosebumps because the whole movie is full of unexpecting moments. Terrific…

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By Bruce B (1,130) on 29 Nov 2012

Though it is well acted and directed the story told is gratuitous and ultimately rather pointless. A must for potential serial killers though…

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By Esperanza G (54) on 02 Mar 2008

Palabras encadenadas con DarÃ?Âo Grandinetti. La recomiendo, una actuaciÃ³n acojonante…

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