Kill Me Please
Kill Me Please

Kill Me Please

2015Movie101 minPortuguese

Barra da Tijuca, West Side Zone of Rio de Janeiro. A wave of murderers plague the area. What starts off as a morbid curiosity for the local youth, slowly begins to spoil away at their lives. Among them is Bia, a 15-year-old girl. After an encounter with death, she will do anything to make sure she is alive.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Mike van DiemGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In the small town of 's-Hertogenbosch, Dutch native Johannes lives a seemingly mundane life as a caregiver for the terminally ill. However, he harbors a dark secret: he is the founder of a suicide club, and he personally assists his clients in ending their lives. His meticulously ordered world begins to unravel when a charming but ruthless American journalist, Donald, arrives with the intention of writing a sensational exposé on Johannes's activities.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its dark humor and unconventional premise, while some found its tone uneven or its narrative somewhat predictable. Performances, particularly from the lead actors, were generally well-received.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and morbidly humorous take on a sensitive subject.
  • Noted for strong performances that anchor the film's dark themes.
  • Some found the execution to be less impactful than the concept.

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Fun Fact

The film's director, Mike van Diem, also won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for his 1997 movie 'Character'.

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