The Killer

Summary

Guillermo del Toro has offered a rave review of the new Netflix thrillerThe Killer , praising director David Fincher while liken the film to other works . The new cinema follows Michael Fassbender as the Killer , a contract assassinator who soon get hold himself on a seeking for revenge . critic have praise the movie for its engaging story and Fassbender ’s functioning .

Now , Guillermo del Torohas post a reappraisal adding to thecritical kudos ofThe Killer .

In his rave review , del Toro compare Fincher ’s work as a combination of Charles Bronson , Jean - Paul Sartre , Jean - Pierre Melville , and Don Siegel . He also calls it " a film and a motion-picture show at the same time , " point it is a thrilling watch follow by deep thematic meaning .

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Why The Killer Is a Riveting Netflix Original

The Killeris base on a serial of French comics of the same name , following a contract bridge killer as he does Job for multiple client . However , the film focuses on only one individual job which upends the protagonist ’s sprightliness , leading to a tale of vengeance . Fincher apply his skills from other sorry works likeSe7enandMindhunterto create a multilayered history about the consequences of leading a life of crime .

David Fincher is also known for directingThe Social web , Gone GirlandThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo .

The Killerfeatures multiple deathsthat resonate with the movie ’s idea of one mistake conduct to a 10000 of dreaded issue . Because Fassbender ’s character is the one persuade out these killings , the picture presents the perspective of a cold - blooded murderer who changes over clock time . His characterisation becomes a key part of the film , which explore his grow mentality as he enacts revenge .

Michael Fassbender as the titular hitman sitting on a bench in The Killer

With a dark , somber tone andnarration from Fassbender ’s Killer , Fincher ’s latest Netflix share is a sinister look into the life and mindset of a hitman . As del Toro notes , the movie pull from multiple channel of influence to craft a unique story about revenge . This makesThe Killera extremely - steep experience that feels different from many of the other movies Fincher is known for creating .

Source : Guillermo del Toro / Twitter

Michael Fassbender in disguise as a recycling collector in The Killer

The Killer