Killing Them Softly - I can't remember the last time I was so disappointed in a movie. Context - I loved the directors Jesse James movie, I love Big Tone Aka James Gandolfini, God rest his soul - i teared up watching him, great as ever, I've no problem with Brad Pitt, some other unimpeachable actors - Ray Liotta (now looks like a waxwork of Ray Liotta), the Dad out of Six Feet Under can never remember his name, a fat Johnny Sack. So why is the film so shite? 1. No overriding visual style 2. No script - couldn't quote you one line, indeed couldn't decipher most of them as they were mumbled in a phoney 'underclass' argot 3. No plot 4. Lazy CGI = no visceral impact, I detest pixelated blood 5. cliched soundtrack - Love Letters - will that do? 6. Did I mention no plot? 7. Torturous attempts at topicality via endless news broadcasts in the background. I could go on but what's the point - if this meets your gaze at Poundland, look the other way.
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