Boy Kills World
Boy Kills World

Boy Kills World

2024Movie110 minEnglish

When his family is murdered, a deaf-mute named Boy escapes to the jungle and is trained by a mysterious shaman to repress his childish imagination and become an instrument of death.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes61%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users84%
Director: Moritz MohrGenres: Action, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, a young deaf and mute man named Boy is driven by revenge after his family is murdered by the tyrannical regime. He is trained by a mysterious shaman to become a formidable warrior. Boy is then unleashed upon the city's most dangerous criminals, leading a relentless and brutal quest to confront the corrupt authority figures responsible for his family's demise.

Critical Reception

Boy Kills World has been met with a mixed to positive reception. Critics often praise its relentless action, inventive fight choreography, and darkly comedic tone, with many highlighting Bill Skarsgård's performance. However, some found the plot to be somewhat derivative and the violence excessively gratuitous.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its hyper-violent, stylish action sequences and dark humor.
  • Bill Skarsgård's commitment to the role is a standout element.
  • Some critics found the plot predictable despite the visual flair.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's unique visual style, over-the-top action, and blend of gore and comedy. Many viewers enjoyed the inventive fight scenes and the energetic pace, though a segment felt the story could have been more original.

Fun Fact

The film marks the feature directorial debut for Moritz Mohr, who previously gained attention for his short film 'Kung Fury 2: 'The Movie' (which was later developed into a feature film with a different director).

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MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Boy Kills World is a mash up of by now well known martial arts action genres. Perhaps the most obvious nod is to films like "Kill Bill" which in turn is a satirical parody, of cheesy 70's, 80's and 90's, martial arts action films. B...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

There's a bit of the television series "Kung Fu" (no panda) to the start of this film as we see a young deaf/mute boy being intensively trained by a mysterious and highly-skilled shaman deep in the jungle. Why? Well it turns out that civili...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/boy-kills-world-movie-review-a-very-bloody-good-time/ "Boy Kills World finds its stage when it focuses on the cool stunts and explosion of unrestrained action that will certainly...