The Killer (2024)

This a film that was highly anticipated and surprising since there was almost no news about it in the days leading up to its release, is a remake of the 1989 cult classic of the same name, directed by the same director John Woo.

The truth is that he had little to no opening to the idea of this film, mainly due to the trash and disappointment that accompanied his previous work in the United States. “Silent Night,”.

I still don't understand how the author of this remake gave us an unforgettable revenge movie about a man whose voice was stolen (nothing new, the idea was taken from Anthonio Banderas' 2017 film Acts of Vengeance),

However, this remake is something different. A 120 minute film based on a true story, with great action scenes and a script that uses the main plot of the original film but adds elements from the director's other western films such as 1997's Face to Face and elements from the final act of Mission. : Impossible. 2, 2000.

The work of the professionals and the virtual lack of CGI is remarkable. The protagonist, yes, a charismatic female alter ego replaces Chow Yun Fat, is the British Nathalie Emmanuel, a face I recognized from previous seasons of Game of Thrones and who has an interesting professional career behind her.

The actress tried to convince, filming even risky scenes, including a fight scene, all with positive results.

The cop in this story, not the villain, is played by a French actor famous in recent years, Omar Sy. The villain in this film, who I believe was either added or changed from the original film, is Sam Worthington, known for his work in the Avatar series, among others. The cast also includes the almost unrecognizable Eric Cantona and Tchéky Karyo.

Consisting of three clearly defined acts, the film offers us classic John Woo scenes, i.e. continuous gunfire, flying pigeons, churches, guns with larger than normal bullets, dynamic action and dramatic aesthetics, as well as the use of slow motion at times as a single shot. a bit over the top. but it is aesthetically pleasing and intuitively functional.