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Killer Saw David Fincher on Netflix and on more familiar territory than his 2020 biopic Monk, which was a personal project for the filmmaker. Have even worked with him again. Seven Writer Andrew Kevin Walker to make it feel like classic Fincher.

And classic Fincher is exactly what you get. Killer. It’s not a stretch to say that he saw a bit of himself in the main character, a nameless assassin who plans every detail and sticks to his plan, no matter what.

While The Killer (Michael Fassbender) uses this mantra to execute his latest hit, Fincher meticulously plans every aspect of his films for the ultimate cinematic thrill. Everything is in place and the result is a stylish and clever revenge thriller, but you’ll wish there was more to it.

Based on the graphic novel series of the same name, Killer An assassin heads into an international manhunt against his employers after an attack gone wrong, with those close to him suffering the consequences.

If you are expecting a twist and surprise revenge thriller, this is not the movie. Killer It is divided into six chapters, most of which see the unknown killer going against someone who wronged him, including The Brute (Sala Baker), The Expert (Tilda Swinton) and The Liar. (Charles Parnell).

The killer is so good at what he does that you think he’s never in danger and it’s telling that standout Bob is the one who’s the real threat. Fincher delivers an incredible fight scene between the assassin and the Brute that is brutal, funny and painful to watch. It even has one. Antiques Roadshow Connection

Every other chapter is brilliantly crafted and has something to admire, such as Tilda Swinton’s delivery of the ‘Hunter and the Bear’ joke. It’s all pretty formulaic and dramatic though, so it’s engaging in the moment but unlikely to linger like some other Fincher films.

what Killer Always in its favor, though, aside from Fincher’s impeccable talent, is Michael Fassbender’s lead performance. In his first film role in four years, he is a perfect fit for the icy and aloof killer who struggles with the contradiction between his inner thoughts and real-life actions.

If the opening chapter – a long stretch of Fassbender looking out the window and an endless voiceover – can test the viewer’s patience, it sets up Fincher’s more engaging side on show here. The killer may think he’s flawless, but those days are obviously long gone and Fassbender’s dry delivery makes for several funny moments.

It’s an unexpected element in a film that could arguably do with more surprise. However, the average David Fincher is also worth your time, and Killer is a stylish and gripping revenge thriller.

Killer Now available to watch on Netflix.

Movies Editor, Digital Spy

Ian has over 10 years of film journalism experience as a writer and editor. Starting out as an intern at trade bible Screen International, he progressed to establish his niche with horror films, reporting and analyzing UK box office results as well as attending genre festivals around the world. was given. After moving to Digital Spy, initially as a TV writer, he was nominated for New Digital Talent of the Year at the PPA Digital Awards. He became Movies Editor in 2019, a role in which he interviewed over 100 stars including Chris Hemsworth, Florence Pugh, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba and Olivia Colman, became the human encyclopedia for Marvel and an expert on BBC News and Appeared as a guest. -stage at MCM Comic-Con. Where he can, he continues to push his sinister agenda – whether his editor likes it or not.