Kill Boss
Kill Boss

Kill Boss

2022Movie95 minRussian

Three friends - a police officer from the traffic police Nika, a family man and a marketer Stas and a seller of children's toys Tyomich - decide to arrange a gift for themselves for the New Year: to deal with their bosses, who got them incredibly. They only have 24 hours to plan three perfect murders.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users85%
Director: Wang XiaGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former elite assassin, living a quiet life under a new identity, is forced back into the dangerous underworld when his past catches up to him. He must confront formidable enemies and protect the innocent from the very darkness he tried to escape. The film explores themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the inescapable nature of one's past.

Critical Reception

Kill Boss received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its action choreography and lead performance, while some noted predictability in its plot. Audiences generally responded well to the film's pacing and intense fight sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its well-executed action set pieces and dynamic fight choreography.
  • The central performance by Yifei Chen was highlighted as a strong anchor for the film.
  • Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat formulaic, lacking originality in its crime thriller tropes.

Google audience: Viewers largely appreciated the film's high-octane action and the charisma of its lead actor. Many found it to be an entertaining watch, with positive comments often directed at the visual style and fight sequences, although a few mentioned the plot felt familiar.

Fun Fact

The film's extensive fight choreography was developed over six months by a team of stunt coordinators who previously worked on several major martial arts films.

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