Righteous Kill

Two veteran NYPD detectives, Turk and Rooster, who have been partners for over 20 years, investigate a series of murders. The killer seems to be targeting criminals, leaving a single shell casing at each scene. As the body count rises, the detectives find themselves confronting their own past actions and the morality of vigilante justice. The investigation takes a personal turn, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted.

Righteous Kill was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, largely due to its predictable plot, uninspired direction, and the perceived waste of its legendary lead actors. Many critics found the film to be a disappointing entry in the careers of Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, failing to live up to the potential of their on-screen reunion.

• The film is widely criticized for its clichéd storyline and uninspired execution.
• Critics felt that the chemistry between De Niro and Pacino was not enough to salvage the weak script.
• The predictable twist ending was a common point of derision among reviewers.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a letdown, particularly given the star power of its leads. While some appreciated the attempt at a gritty crime thriller, many felt the plot was nonsensical and the performances were unconvincing, leading to a largely negative viewing experience.

The film marked the first time Robert De Niro and Al Pacino starred together in a film where they were both protagonists and had significant screen time, despite having appeared in other films together like 'The Godfather Part II' (where De Niro played a younger Vito Corleone, and Pacino played Michael Corleone, but they never shared a scene) and 'Heat' (where they played adversaries).