Killing Them Softly

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Brad Pitt
Jackie Cogan

Scoot McNairy
Frankie

Ben Mendelsohn
Russell

Richard Jenkins
Driver

James Gandolfini
Mickey

Ray Liotta
Markie Trattman

Vincent Curatola
Johnny Amato

Slaine
Kenny Gill

Max Casella
Caprio

Trevor Long
Steve Caprio

Sam Shepard
Dillon

Andrew Dominik
Director

Andrew Dominik
Screenwriter

Brad Pitt
Producer

Dede Gardner
Producer

Steve Schwartz
Producer

Paula Mae Schwartz
Producer

Anthony Katagas
Producer

Megan Ellison
Executive Producer

Matt Butan
Executive Producer

Bill Johnson
Executive Producer

Jim Seibel
Executive Producer

Adi Shankar
Executive Producer

Spencer Silna
Executive Producer

Greig Fraser
Cinematographer

Brian A. Kates
Film Editor

Patricia Norris
Production Design

Leslie Morales
Set Decoration

Patricia Norris
Costume Designer

Francine Maisler
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Critic Reviews for Killing Them Softly

Audience Reviews for Killing Them Softly

• May 07, 2016

  "Killing Them Softly" confuses the audience as to who the main characters are. "Killing Them Softly" is a good drama movie of 2012. Set in 2008 the movie's plot is two men named "Frankie" portrayed by "Scoot McNairy" and "Russell" portrayed by "Ben Mendelsohn" break into a house to steal from mobsters playing poker, eventually an assassin named "Jack" portrayed by "Brad Pitt" is hired to hunts these men down and kill them. The film opens with "Frankie" walking through a tunnel with "Barack Obama's" voice being heard. The scene is shot well but keeps cutting back to the opening credits. For the most part the movie it show "Frankie" and "Russell" living their lives, doing drugs and smoking. These scenes are sometimes boring and stupid. The other scenes are splendid; they show "Jack" coming after "Frankie" and "Russell". The final scene of the film is incredible, "Brad Pitt" delivers the movie's last line exceptionally. As stated before the first 15 to 20 minutes of the film look like "Frankie" and "Russell" are the main characters of the film. "Brad Pitt" gives the audience a terrific performance and his scenes are definitely the best part of the movie. Music is used very minimal, which actually makes the movie scenes better, during dramatic scenes no music makes them better to watch. During the film there is a scene where "Jack" murders a man in a car, the scene is both violent and if looked at closely looks extremely bad C.G.I. and idiotic. If you are a person who enjoys "Brad Pitt" movies then I recommend you watch "Killing Them Softly" as it has superb acting, perfect drama and great scenes. Although the movie has some issues, these being confusing the audience, stupid scenes and poorly done "Computer Generated Images". I give 2012's "Killing Them Softly" a 7/10.
  Steve G Super Reviewer
• Jan 26, 2014

  'The Assassination of Jessie James by the coward Robert Ford' was a visually stunning film that took its time but was ultimately satisfying due to great performances. Therefore it's not surprising the the director has assembled another great cast for this crime drama. The story is nothing new and the political allegory is a bit heavy-handed and muddled but I really enjoyed watching this cast embrace their characters and if the whole thing is a little water thin I can forgive it that. A solid and visually impressive crime thriller.
  

  David S Super Reviewer
• Jan 23, 2014

  Somewhat unconventional storytelling which follows the motivations of minor characters as much as the major ones, which owes too much to the obvious 'Pulp Fiction'-y influential vibe to feel really original. Some scenes tend to drag like those involving James Gandolfini, he does a decent job but what's the larger purpose? This seamy story of double-crosses and hit men is set against a backdrop of economic stress during the Reagan era, a curious undercurrent whose impact is largely lost among the transmission static it is broadcast on to fill the background.
  Doctor S Super Reviewer
• Jan 04, 2014

  The trailer for the film looks good, but the film itself disappoints. The filmmaker tried to copy the style of Tarantino and Coen Bros. but it doesn't work here. The problem, too much dialog and very little action. The action scenes aren't shot and edited well here. The dialog is actually very good. Another big problem is that there is no one to root for here. I didn't care for any of the characters in the film.
  Sol C Super Reviewer

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