Killshot
Killshot

Killshot

2008Movie95 minEnglish

Beautiful Carmen Colson and her ironworker husband Wayne are placed in the Federal Witness Protection program after witnessing an "incident". Thinking they are at last safe, they are targeted by an experienced hit man and a psychopathic young upstart killer.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users53%
Director: John MaddenGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A retired couple, Wayne and Carmen Colson, seeking a fresh start after Wayne loses his construction business, find themselves in the witness protection program. Their lives become entangled with a dangerous criminal duo, Armand 'The Black Hand' Degas and the psychopathic hitman John 'The Butcher' Harrigan, who are after them.

Critical Reception

Killshot received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised the intense atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Mickey Rourke, many found the plot to be convoluted and underdeveloped. The film struggled to balance its crime thriller elements with its character drama, leading to a less satisfying overall experience for many.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a tense and atmospheric thriller with strong performances.
  • Suffers from a muddled and underdeveloped plot.
  • Fails to fully capitalize on its intriguing premise and cast.

Google audience: Audience reviews are divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful moments and the cast's efforts, while others found the story lacking in coherence and impact.

Fun Fact

The film was based on the 1989 novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard, known for his distinctive dialogue and crime fiction.

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Wuchak

**_Killer thriller, killer message_** A mob hit-man (Mickey Rourke) teams-up with a young psycho (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and they go after a separated couple (Diane Lane & Thomas Jane) who witnessed a botched hit. Rosario Dawson is on han...