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Small Town Killers
The two tradesmen Ib and Edward are tired of their lifeless marriages and dream of living the good life from the stash of money they've earned moonlighting for years. After a huge fight with their wives the two men get drunk and hire a Russian contract killer to do a hit on their spouses. But they have badly underestimated their wives, and this becomes the start of an absurd journey where Ib and Edward to their own horror end at the top of a kill list.
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Plot Summary
In a quiet Danish town, two friends struggling with their marriages decide to kidnap the wife of a wealthy butcher. Their plan quickly spirals out of control, turning into a dark and chaotic series of events. They find themselves entangled in a dangerous game with the butcher and his dangerous associates, leading to unexpected and grim consequences.
Critical Reception
Small Town Killers received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its dark humor and violent plot to be uneven and unfocused. While some appreciated its attempt at a twisted comedic thriller, others criticized its predictable narrative and lack of genuine suspense. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying its gritty tone and others put off by its bleakness.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles to balance its dark comedy with its crime thriller elements, resulting in an often jarring experience.
While featuring some strong performances, the plot is considered predictable and lacking in genuine originality.
The film's attempt at a violent, twisted narrative did not resonate with a wide audience, leading to divisive opinions.
Google audience: Google users appear to have a generally mixed opinion of 'Small Town Killers.' While a portion of viewers appreciated the film's dark and humorous approach to a crime story, with some finding the plot engaging despite its grim subject matter, a significant number found the film to be overly violent and lacking in substance. The pacing and the resolution of the plot were also points of contention among reviewers.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a more serious crime drama, but the director, Ole Bornedal, decided to inject dark humor to differentiate it from other genre films.
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