Rating: 8.6
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This is the David Fincher I know and love! The Killer is a slick, stylish, patient and technically precise thriller that perfectly matches its main character’s psyche. It’s a complex character study and examination of the hitman genre where violence is inevitable and the minute details matter — no one is better at capturing this in such a carefully constructed manner than Fincher. However, one can’t help but feel this was all too easy and obvious for him, it all feels like exactly what we’d expect from Fincher and nothing more. That being said, this film truly feels like a formal art film with genre outbursts. The level of craftsmanship on display is astounding, from the sleek cinematography, to the impeccable editing and the rich sound design. Heck, even Michael Fassbender is perfect! (I didn’t realize how much I missed seeing him onscreen until now!) It’s a simple but effective film! I really liked it, and highly recommend checking it out on Netflix in a few weeks!
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