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Killing 7
In the reasoning network , there are seven members who share the common interest of reasoning. One day, they decided to go snorkeling for vacation. Unfortunately, they have an accident and drifted to a desert island. On the island, everyone's cell phones' signals are gone, so they are forced to stay for seven days until the next ship comes. The first night, six of them have received the missing partner's slaughtered video message at 0:10 midnight. The coming week, one person is missing night by night. Can some of them survive from the desert island? Or all of them must die there? Who is the murder? "Killing 7" will have a surprise ending for the audience.
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Plot Summary
In New Orleans, a professional criminal is hired to track down and kill the perpetrators of a meticulously planned heist at a high-stakes poker game. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a complex web of betrayal and greed, leading to a brutal confrontation with the ruthless men responsible.
Critical Reception
Killing Them Softly received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylish direction, atmosphere, and performances, particularly from Brad Pitt and Ben Mendelsohn. However, some found the plot convoluted and the violence gratuitous, leading to a polarized reception among audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gritty atmosphere and strong performances.
Criticized by some for its bleak tone and convoluted narrative.
Lauded for its stylish direction and neo-noir sensibility.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided opinion, with many appreciating the film's dark, atmospheric take on crime and Brad Pitt's performance. However, a significant portion found the movie's bleak outlook and pacing to be off-putting.
Fun Fact
Director Andrew Dominik initially envisioned the film as a sequel to 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford', but later decided to make it a standalone project.
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