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The Hit (1984)

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In this offbeat crime film, Willie Parker (Terence Stamp) an English mobster turned informant, has been given a new identity and has been living in a small, isolated village in Spain for 10 years. Unfortunately for Parker, the men he has betrayed have ascertained his whereabouts and send Braddock (John Hurt), a professional hitman, and his apprentice Myron (Tim Roth) to bring Parker to Paris where his ex-associates await. After kidnapping Parker, nothing goes as planned. Now they are followed by

R, 1 hr. 37 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy

Peter Prince

Apr 28, 2009

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All Critics (10) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (1) | DVD (7)

Superb acting from Hurt and Stamp is enough to smooth over any rough patches.

July 29, 2009 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis | Comment
Movie Metropolis

'The Hit' gives the great Terence Stamp what is arguably his best role.

June 14, 2009 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | Comment
eFilmCritic.com

really more of an exploration of the disjunction between exteriors and interiors, and while some may find it slow-going, those who see it for what it is will find it an intriguing portrait of human nature

May 11, 2009 Full Review Source: Q Network Film Desk | Comment
Q Network Film Desk

transmits an alien grip on atmosphere and tone that keeps one enthralled even as it ponders the very basis of being

April 6, 2009 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | Comment
Filmcritic.com

The film is not as good as the Eric Clapton music in the background.

August 29, 2004 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comments (2)
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Audience Reviews for The Hit

Some of the major plot points don't make a lot of sense, the inclusion of the young Spanish girl and subsequent failed attempts to kill her, in particular is rather silly. But the performances of John Hurt, Tim Roth, and Terence Stamp are all great, but not enough to save the film from its narrative shortcomings.

July 6, 2010
Alec Barniskis

Super Reviewer

Pretty good little film. A sparse script and an amazing Terence Stamp performance kept my eyes peeled to this slow-moving snail of a film. I can't say that I didn't enjoy every bit of it though. The way Stamp works everyone in a little chess game is reason enough to see it, but Fernando Rey was completely invisible in

March 27, 2011
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