The Killers (1964)
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Reviews Counted:16
Fresh:14
Rotten:2
Average Rating:7.2/10
Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: Don Siegel's adaptation of the previously filmed Ernest Hemingway story stars Lee Marvin as professional hit man Charlie. After Charlie and colleague Lee (Clu Gulager) force their way into a school... [More]
Starring: Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, Ronald Reagan, John Cassavetes
Director: Don Siegel
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Reviews for The Killers
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This take on the story by the invariably overrated Don Siegel is probably the most brightly lit, atmosphere-challenged movie ever to be tagged as noir. Full Review |
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The 1946 and 1964 versions of The Killers are vastly different, except for a couple of plot points, like the lack of surprise and failure to run the hitmen note with their target, and the double cross that is revealed at the end Full Review |
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3/4 |
Though the film does not stand up to the 1946 version with Burt Lancaster, it has its own pleasures, including Marvin's rather likable role of an assassin, the exciting robbery sequence, and, of course, the villainous Reagan getting his just desserts. Full Review |
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The second film version (1964) of Ernest Hemingway's short story, directed by Don Siegel with far more energy than Robert Siodmak could muster for his overrated 1946 effort. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Um roteiro intrincado (ainda que excessivamente reminiscente de "Cidadão Kane") que se beneficia ainda mais graças à direção segura de Siegel e ao elenco excepcional (até Reagan, um ator geralmente medíocre, está bem).
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A familiar tale of robbery and betrayal unfolds, not enhanced by the glossy colour but given a terrific boost by the fact that the two killers stick around and are superbly characterised by Marvin and Gulager. Full Review |
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4/4 |
Movie remakes seem to be pouring out faster and more frequently than ever before, and it's rare that a remake gets even close to an original, much less equals it or surpasses it. Full Review |
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Ernest Hemingway's classic short story is updated and shot in garish colour, with considerably more violence. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
Even in today’s violence-jaded era, the 1964 version of The Killers packs a punch when needed. Full Review |
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The selfish cynicism on display, the every-man-and-woman-for-themselves bravado is a more cinematic than televisual conceit. Full Review |
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Without pretension The Killers occupies its genre and welcomes each convention. It comes, however, late, and such conventions are worn for their familiarity. Full Review |
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Ronald Reagan's last role proved to be just as scary as his actual presidency. Clu Gulager rocks, as always.
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