Kill Me! Please!
Lera is an Olympic shooting champion. When she was unjustifiably disqualified on charges of doping, she suddenly became unwanted. During her brilliant career, American specialists offered to perform free surgery on her seriously ill mother, but when the disqualification scandal broke, they demanded full payment from Lera. Desperate, the girl accepts an offer to become a hitwoman. Vadim is a successful businessman who fell victim to a plot hatched by his own wife and subordinate. On his anniversary, he unexpectedly learns that, thanks to their efforts, he is now bankrupt. Unable to cope with the collapse of his dazzling career, he breaks down and decides to end his life. By chance, the apartment in an abandoned building, from whose window Lera is supposed to fire her shot, also attracts Vadim. By a twist of fate, the characters meet.
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Plot Summary
A timid accountant stumbles upon a lucrative, albeit morbid, opportunity: he can offer a 'professional' service to kill people who wish to die. As his business grows, he finds himself in increasingly dangerous and absurd situations.
Critical Reception
The film garnered a mixed reception, with critics often highlighting its dark humor and unique premise while sometimes finding its execution uneven.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its darkly comedic tone and inventive concept.
- Criticized for a sometimes unfocused narrative and inconsistent pacing.
- Noted for its willingness to explore taboo subjects with a humorous slant.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented on Google.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'The Professional'. The change to 'Kill Me! Please!' was made closer to its release.
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