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The Killers
“Every man has his own destiny: the only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads him.” Inside an after-hours bowling alley, a counselling session is underway with the attendances discussing the various merits and drawbacks of execution strategies and the prevention of occupational hazards. A man offers to play the flute and all hell breaks loose from there. The weapon is a folded chair, the victims his fellow professionals and the crime is predestined by karma. As the camera lingers on the gory actions, set to offbeat music and at times muted and occurring out-of-frame, a foreboding, dark and somewhat sinister overtone hangs heavy in the air. In a profession such as his, life is predestined by karma and choice is not an option.
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Plot Summary
A successful biochemist named John McLoughlin is forced to use his skills to protect his family when his ex-wife's new husband, an ex-convict, becomes involved with dangerous criminals. McLoughlin must navigate a treacherous path of double-crosses and escalating violence to ensure his family's safety.
Critical Reception
The Killers received largely negative reviews from critics, who often criticized its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on action sequences over substance. Audiences were similarly unenthusiastic, finding the film to be a derivative and uninspired thriller.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a convoluted and unoriginal plot.
Characters are poorly developed and lack depth.
Relies heavily on action to compensate for a weak script.
Google audience: Google users were divided, with many finding the film to be an average thriller that failed to live up to its potential, while others appreciated the action and suspense elements.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a sequel to the 2008 film 'Untraceable', but the concept was changed and the film was reworked into 'The Killers'.
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