Who Do I Gotta Kill?
Who Do I Gotta Kill?

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Who Do I Gotta Kill?

1994
Movie
84 min
English

A struggling writer takes a job for his mobster uncle in order to obtain first-hand material for a book on conspiracy plots and the JFK assassination. They often say that a good writer lives what he writes, but what happens when the life that the writer is living could likely get him killed?

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Rick JacobsonGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A struggling actor, desperate for a role in a mob film, concocts a scheme to get himself noticed by the very gangsters he hopes to portray. He orchestrates a series of fake murders, aiming to impress the crime boss. However, his elaborate plan quickly spirals out of control, drawing the attention of the police and complicating his quest for stardom.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Who Do I Gotta Kill?' received a mixed to negative reception. While some appreciated its dark comedic aspirations and the absurdity of its premise, many found the execution lacking in both humor and coherence. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with its niche appeal and low-budget feel contributing to its limited impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its original, albeit dark, premise.

  • Criticized for uneven pacing and a lack of consistent comedic payoff.

  • Seen as an ambitious but flawed independent crime comedy.

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Fun Fact

The film was an early independent production for many of its cast and crew, serving as a stepping stone for some in their careers.

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dennyjt

dennyjt

Mobster comedy that overdoes the Italian sauce on the belabored pizza of a plot about a would-be writer who decides on gaining experience by joining his local wiseguys on the job. Overbearing in its clichéd characters with actors who only r...