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The Killer

By John Woo

2024

Action

2h06

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6.1/10

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1.6/5

Press

1.8/5

Spect.

Synopsis

Zee is a feared contract killer known as "the Queen of the Dead," but when she refuses to murder a young blind woman, she finds herself hunted both by criminal colleagues and a determined police detective.

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Community Reviews

Opinions on John Woo's remake of 'The Killer' are mixed, with a tilt towards disappointment. While some appreciated the action sequences true to Woo's style and found the Paris setting visually appealing, many felt the film lacked the emotional depth and charisma of the original. Criticisms include underwhelming performances, especially from the leads, and a sense of soullessness in the remake. The film's pacing and some implausible scenes also drew negative remarks, leaving many nostalgic for the original.

👍 Action sequences are classic John Woo.

👎 Performances and emotional depth may disappoint.

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Reviews and Comments

2 reviews
BR
Brandonrated ★ 7/10
March 15, 2026

AE
Alicerated ★ 7/10
June 23, 2025

Casting

John Woo

John Woo

Director

Nathalie Emmanuel

Nathalie Emmanuel

Sam Worthington

Sam Worthington

Omar Sy

Omar Sy

Diana Silvers

Diana Silvers

Saïd Taghmaoui

Saïd Taghmaoui

Hugo Diego Garcia

Hugo Diego Garcia

AU

Aurelia Agel

Juliet

Eric Cantona

Eric Cantona

Grégory Montel

Grégory Montel

DA

David Clark

Carl Staley

Elie Haddad

Elie Haddad

Michaël Erpelding

Michaël Erpelding

Lionel Desmazon

Lionel Desmazon

Policier

Etienne Guillou-Kervern

Etienne Guillou-Kervern

Policier hôpital

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