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Kiss of Death
A killer has killed once and kidnapped another victim, challenging the investigative and forensic team to work out why. Suddenly everyone's past comes under scrutiny, everyone's version of the truth comes under suspicion. Kay Rousseau, who heads up the crime team, is back at work after the death of her child. Suspicion about her involvement in this death remains, not least in her own husband. Only Matt Costello, Kay's second-in-command and a dedicated, impassioned copper, is loyal to the core.
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Plot Summary
In Paris, an ambitious young lawyer, Germain, takes on the defense of a notorious gangster, "The Priest," who is accused of a brutal murder. As Germain delves deeper into the case, he becomes entangled in the criminal underworld and finds himself increasingly seduced by its power and danger. He begins to lose his moral compass as he gets closer to his client and the dark truths of the Parisian underworld.
Critical Reception
Kiss of Death received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly Daniel Auteuil and Sergi López. The film's tense atmosphere and exploration of moral ambiguity were frequently highlighted, though some found the plot somewhat predictable or the pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its strong performances, especially from Daniel Auteuil and Sergi López.
Noted for its dark and suspenseful atmosphere exploring themes of corruption and morality.
Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat conventional within the crime thriller genre.
Google audience: Audience reception for Kiss of Death is not widely aggregated on Google.
Fun Fact
The film is a remake of the 1997 French film "Le Silence de la Ville" (The Silence of the City).
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