After a fateful near-miss, an assassin battles his employers and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal.After a fateful near-miss, an assassin battles his employers and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal.After a fateful near-miss, an assassin battles his employers and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 39 nominations
Lía Lockhart
- FedEx Clerk
- (as Lia Michelle Lockhart Perez)
Arturo Duvergé
- Taxi Dispatcher
- (as Rafael Arturo Duverge Ortiz)
Génesis Estévez
- United Ticket Agent
- (as Genesis Cristal Estevez Jimenez)
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- TriviaThe graphic novel "The Killer" (written by Alexis Nolent, illustrated by Luc Jacamon) has been a passion project for David Fincher for nearly 20 years.
- GoofsThe pistol the Killer uses to shoot his victims does not have a suppressor attached, it is a muzzle brake, which would not silence the gunshots.
- Quotes
The Killer: Of those who like to put their faith in mankind's inherent goodness, I have to ask- based on what, exactly?
- SoundtracksWell I Wonder
Written by Morrissey (as Steven Morrissey) and Johnny Marr
Performed by The Smiths
Courtesy of Warner Music U.K. Ltd.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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A rythmic, atmospheric, meditative and perfectly executed piece of Art!
"Execution is everything"
is the tagline of The Killer and makes for a perfect meta-commentary that connects the essence of the film with the life's work of its director.
David Fincher is as meticulous in his filmmaking craft here as his main character is in his professional craft. The Killer could become the new handbook for "how to make a perfect looking film". A picture put on canvas, so thoroughly thought out and taken care of, I couldn't help myself while sitting in the theater but marvel over its execution and attention to detail. I literally had Goosebumps half the time because I was so gripped by the atmosphere and beauty that unfolded in front of me. Perhaps Finchers most meditative piece. Fincher delivers his dark and gritty tendencies in familiar fashion, but this time slightly more reserved and introspective. With scalpel-like accuracy he carefully constructs a gripping character study that tackles the addictive nature of a personal vendetta as well as the mental sanity and emotional control needed to remain successful and alive in this line of work. A constant heartbeat within the sound design, the effortlessly rythmic editing and the hauntingly calm narration from Michael Fassbender, who acts as methodically meticulous as David Fincher directs. A man who will so easy take a life, and the unpredictable and tense nature of this subject matter make for a shockingly effective and nerve-racking experience.
What a streak of cinema, my favorite directors all come out with new work, my film heart is full.
is the tagline of The Killer and makes for a perfect meta-commentary that connects the essence of the film with the life's work of its director.
David Fincher is as meticulous in his filmmaking craft here as his main character is in his professional craft. The Killer could become the new handbook for "how to make a perfect looking film". A picture put on canvas, so thoroughly thought out and taken care of, I couldn't help myself while sitting in the theater but marvel over its execution and attention to detail. I literally had Goosebumps half the time because I was so gripped by the atmosphere and beauty that unfolded in front of me. Perhaps Finchers most meditative piece. Fincher delivers his dark and gritty tendencies in familiar fashion, but this time slightly more reserved and introspective. With scalpel-like accuracy he carefully constructs a gripping character study that tackles the addictive nature of a personal vendetta as well as the mental sanity and emotional control needed to remain successful and alive in this line of work. A constant heartbeat within the sound design, the effortlessly rythmic editing and the hauntingly calm narration from Michael Fassbender, who acts as methodically meticulous as David Fincher directs. A man who will so easy take a life, and the unpredictable and tense nature of this subject matter make for a shockingly effective and nerve-racking experience.
What a streak of cinema, my favorite directors all come out with new work, my film heart is full.
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- cedricdumler
- Oct 26, 2023
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- Gross worldwide
- $473,777
- Runtime1 hour 58 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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