You gave The Killer an inspirational review. David Fincher is at his best . The Killer is on the Academy shot list for a Sound award.. Your review was so spot on, I am going to watch it again right now.
@SydneyVolpe
8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!! Enjoy your rewatch😎
@MrNickPicc
9 ай бұрын
You’re so right about the product placement working because after watching The Killer I also would like to share a whisky flight with Tilda Swinton.
@SydneyVolpe
9 ай бұрын
Thats the dream
@3rd_iimpact
7 ай бұрын
Would love to see you do a review on Mind Hunter.
@senshai1267
9 ай бұрын
David Fincher's frames are just yummy ...and i've been listening to the soundtrack on loop lol
@dannykessler3948
9 ай бұрын
Nailed it Syd
@SenorPequenos
8 ай бұрын
Finally just now getting around to this, great review as always!
@AnthonyAPerez
8 ай бұрын
I may be late to this video, but I can always expect a top tier breakdown for you, Sydney. I loved this movie! The need just kinda fizzled out for me though.
@jasonleino590
9 ай бұрын
I really wasn't expecting this much of a character driven film, but boy did I love it. I'm not even kidding when I say the fact that the Killer plays The Smiths as he does his deeds, made me love this twice as much LOL. Great review! :)
@m.worthy
9 ай бұрын
While awaiting a sequel _( " _*_Anton Chigurh returns!?!"_*_ 😁 )_ maybe try one of 'The Killer' graphic novel collected "album" editions. The creators of the movie did an excellent job of transferring the "vibe", tone, and feel of the graphic novel series _(and character)_ to screen. Reading the "albums" will absolutely give you a feel of the movie being extended.....while in actuality, the universe of the 2023 Netflix film is extended/deepened once you get into the graphic novel series content. *_"TO EXTRACT LITHIUM FOR CELL PHONE BATTERIES, WE DRIVE PEACEFUL FOLK FROM THEIR ANCESTRAL LANDS, DISPOSSESS PEOPLE WHO WEREN'T BOTHERING ANYONE, IRREVERSIBLY DAMAGE RIVERS AND STREAMS, DEVASTATE HUGE SWATHS OF AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA._* *_BUT WHO'S GOING TO GIVE UP THEIR CELL PHONE? IT'S THE SAME ANSWER EVERY TIME: YOU FIRST."_* *_"YOU CAN ACT LIKE YOU JUST FOUND OUT AND YOU'RE HORRIFIED. YOU CAN PROTEST, BE OUTRAGED--BUT THERE'S NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN. THE ROMANS KNEW THAT ALREADY: "Non nova, sed nove."_* *_NOT NEW THINGS, BUT IN A NEW WAY. WE'VE SIMPLY EXTENDED THE SAME PRINCIPLE TO THE REST OF THE PLANET."_*
@decadepasts
9 ай бұрын
One big misconception about this movie is that it's a revenge film. It's actually not. He never claims to not be human. He never claims to not have any empathy for anyone. There's a reason why the film opens with the Killer listening to a song from The Smiths called "How soon is now?". The lyrics clearly state "I am human and I need to be loved. Just like everyone else does.". The Killer even claims at the end of the film that he is "one of the many". Taking out the people who tried to kill him is just part of the job for the Killer. He says in the begging of the film "If you can think of a dozen you're a genius...And I'm no genius.". He then reflects on the fact that another killer got away with a around 47 murders but couldn't spell the word cat if you gave him the C and the T. He knew that eventually he would miss. He said "I might as well be batting a 1,000.". He knew his day would come and we're watching him on the day it finally did. So what did he do? He solved the problem. He went after everyone who tried to hurt him all the way up to the Client before he stopped. Many people think by the Killer letting the Client live that this is an example of empathy. It's not. He's a professional. Killing the Client would hurt his business if said Client wasn't actually trying to kill him. The Killer wanted clarity. He even asks the Client "Do we have a problem?". The Client tells him no. The Client practically begs the Killer to believe him. Lucky for the Client the Killer believed him. Who knows, maybe we'll get a sequel. Maybe the Client didn't want to kill him before but now sees him as a threat. We don't know. And if you think that music doesn't play a big part in this film just notice how the Client was wearing a Sub Pop t shirt. The Smith are someone narrating the film. Case and point: After his gf is assaulted he catch him listening to a song by the Smiths called "Girlfriend in a coma.". Maybe I should get job reviewing films since I'm obviously much more observant than those who make a living off it. The Killer has empathy for the few people he cares about. From what we can tell it's only for two people. His gf and her brother. Other than that we don't see the Killer have any empathy for anyone that is involved with his work. He messes up because he's human. He has a gf because he's human. He goes after everyone who tried to hurt him. That's self preservation. Revenge was part of his motivation but it wasn't the only motivation. He was sending a message and that message was made very clear by the end of the film. Don't. Fuck. With. Me. The Killer. The end.
@Atalaclys
9 ай бұрын
The film is also a tribute of sorts-revamped and refreshed for our day-of Jean Pierre Melville's 1967 "Le Samurai", a.. mandatory watch with Alain Delon in the role of the cool assassin.
@konowd
9 ай бұрын
Just saw it, really well done, quintessential David Fincher, the Florida segment is especially good, glad Fincher and Walker are working together again
@NathanielAhart
9 ай бұрын
Very nice review Sydney! I was riveted for a good portion of this film, though I found the ending to be a bit anticlimactic, but perhaps that was the point. Will definitely be tuning in for more thoughts soon! :)
@jackmercer4244
9 ай бұрын
he said "hey..." to the man who was talking inside head 🤣 Tyler Durden lives!
@FeverDreamlandTheater
9 ай бұрын
Hey Sydney, hope you've been well! Awesome review as always. As you noted the lead performance, the kills, the tension, the brutality, it all works so well. I actually went into 'The Killer' mostly a blank slate. I knew it was David Fincher's latest effort and starred Michael Fassbender in the lead. Naturally I was all in! The opening really grabbed me - the stalking of his prey, the narration all gave me Dexter vibes, but of course it quickly becomes it's own thing and takes off. Glad to hear you also got a chance to see it in the theater. Anyway, I'll go ahead and take one McMuffin please. 😁Take care!
@PabloCubaBrown1997
9 ай бұрын
Omg twice in theatres once at home twins! This movie rocks
@SydneyVolpe
9 ай бұрын
Great minds🤝
@manncinemareviews
9 ай бұрын
I stumbled upon your channel and immediately was enamored with your approach of rating and reviewing movies. As a David Fincher Stan, I fought tooth and nail not to give this a full fledged 5 star review, but alas I couldn’t help myself to deny its perfect rating. Really dig your insight and subscribed off the strength of this review. Keep up the good work!
@NaSoDooood
8 ай бұрын
Im going to watch this tonight based on your review
@SydneyVolpe
8 ай бұрын
Ooo hope you enjoy!!
@firecrackerheart
9 ай бұрын
your reviews kick ass.
@SydneyVolpe
9 ай бұрын
Ah thanks!!🙌🏼
@wildcard2741
8 ай бұрын
I just found your channel and I love it 😊😊😊
@bernardocisneros
9 ай бұрын
WWJWBD LOL. The fight scene is everything. Obsessed with this film and funny enough I am currently rewatching it on Netflix. Lastly, "hey".
@philsnook1391
7 ай бұрын
Uh. You're good at this. Appreciate the review.
@SydneyVolpe
7 ай бұрын
Appreciate you watching!🙌🏼
@ricardogalvan1031
9 ай бұрын
I'm hoping they make it into a series. Probably wouldn't even need to write a script. Just watch Fassbender let off steam after a bad race at Le mans.
@LisaLoves
9 ай бұрын
Great review. I’ve just discovered your channel and love it! This was a fabulous movie, which is really hard to comment on without using one of those buzz words 😂
@Morphed626
9 ай бұрын
Surprised it’s on Netflix and not in an indie cinema haha. Thanks for reminding me of this film with an excellent review 😁
@smpdevelopments
9 ай бұрын
This movie wasn't what I expected but I've watched it twice and I'm going to watch it again, it has me so intrigued
@OpticLureProductions
9 ай бұрын
Great review. I liked it quite a bit and was disappointed i couldn't watch it in theaters. Its a relaxing movie for me, kinda reminded me of The American.
@fourth1000
9 ай бұрын
Great review
@bryan_ferrer
6 ай бұрын
The one I see closest to this is The American (George Clooney) also a great film. The Brute vs Killer also reminded me of the film Haywire ( Gina Cerano vs Fass) a classy but brutal fight sequence.
@m.worthy
9 ай бұрын
"The Return of *Anton Chigurh* " : Ha..🤫😁 ....can't help but wonder if Netflix will follow up with a sequel _(or sequels),_ considering that the graphic novels 📖📚 absolutely provide years of content which can serve as a foundation for more *'The Killer'* based stories adapted to film. Because of Andrew Kevin Walker's writing and David Fincher's directing, plus Fassbender's novel accurate, _(detail oriented, cerebral, introverted, methodical)_ portrayal of the lead character, I was 100% engaged with the movie. Also helped that I was familiar with all of _The Smiths_ songs in the soundtrack and personal intimate/extensive life experiences in _La Republica Dominicana_ resonated with me _(same with other filming locations in the movie: Paris, NYC, Chicago, Florida...)._ *Sequel(s)* ? 🤔 The return of *Anton Chigurh* ! Ha..🤫😁
@roastbeefy0weefy
9 ай бұрын
Man that fight scene ruled, and the sound design was delicious. Also felt like they were using shattered glass to add light back into the frame. It felt like a more grounded version of the opening fight from Watchmen.
@tylerdurden8640
9 ай бұрын
Can't stop thinking about it. It's so well done IMO. I've always been a fan of Hitman series so... it is the perfect Hitman movie for me. It depends what you like how will you score this masterpiece. I just love it in every way.
@ChrisW_Essex
9 ай бұрын
Am I the only one that’s noticed the alien link…. Fincher on alien 3…. Bender on Prometheus…. I think this match was always gonna be awesome
@jackmercer4244
9 ай бұрын
very re-watchable, I've seen it over fives times now IIRC
@ipdeboer
9 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you loved it too!!
@ChristopherMervJones
9 ай бұрын
Despite it's seemingly simple story, The Killer has only sweetened with time, in my mind. Also, can't stop thinking about Fassbender's big veiny arms when he changes clothes in that bathroom.
@edoardoruini199
9 ай бұрын
He really has a lot of veins in those arms
@josevader_
9 ай бұрын
This movie rock and cinematography is amazing ,including the score is great. amazing review Sydney ❤️
@SydneyVolpe
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Jose!! Ikr i hope it gets nominated for both
@josevader_
9 ай бұрын
@@SydneyVolpeyes
@jstall20
9 ай бұрын
Excellent movie. I watched it twice in one day. I never do that
@theviewwithdrew9322
9 ай бұрын
Great Review I Haven’t Seen This Movie Yet But It Looks Interesting Keep Up The Fantastic Work
@SydneyVolpe
9 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!!🙌🏼 hope you enjoy it you watch
@sirtorchington
9 ай бұрын
Luckily my local art cinema was showing this today; just got out and I loved it!! I watch a lot of horror and tbh the suspense in this movie was on par with or even outdid most recent horror. I agree those sequences are decidedly not MI style tension, but this unique slow burn that’s injected with perfect beats of humor. Def gonna watch again
@SydneyVolpe
9 ай бұрын
So glad you were able to see it in theaters and enjoyed it!! Love the horror comparison🙌🏼
@jakedcolman
9 ай бұрын
“Thanks for watching🙂”
@SydneyVolpe
9 ай бұрын
Soo true
@jarrodbrecht7002
9 ай бұрын
So I watched this early Saturday morning (my first chance) and really enjoyed it but wasn't overly thrilled. Mainly because I was expecting my favorite film of the year and it wasn't. I gave it 3.5/5 but after talking about the movie with friends and thinking about it for a few days I really think I didn't process all of the great things about it in real time. I need to rewatch before raising my score but recency bias be damned I raised it already in my Fincher Rankings at least for now. Excellent review as always, I've been keeping my eye out for this as most times you have a review up before I see a film. Looking forward to 'Thanksgiving' and maybe even 'Hunger Games' this coming weekend.
@mikev8341
9 ай бұрын
I like you. I think you’re going to do well. Oh and yes great movie, I was thoroughly entertained.
@sukharshsekhon4038
9 ай бұрын
Well i am waiting Tiger 3 review and do watch Animal on Dec 1st.
@montecarlover245
9 ай бұрын
New sigma character unlocked ok no HAHAHAHAHA I already missed Michael Fassbender in a movie without knowing that I missed him
@SydneyVolpe
9 ай бұрын
The first time I’ve actually been tempted to say “he’s so me” lol
@upfulsoul826
9 ай бұрын
I didn't know this movie existed. I'll add it to my watchlist.
@SydneyVolpe
9 ай бұрын
Ooo i think it’s really worth checking out!!
@AniAni-gs7po
9 ай бұрын
I loved this so much omg, watched it 2 nights in a row. Fincher’s first comedy and I hope he does more like this!
@SydneyVolpe
9 ай бұрын
Hell yes
@m.worthy
9 ай бұрын
Reading the award-winning graphic novels may impact you in a similar way.......
@KenTWOu
9 ай бұрын
Third one after Fight Club and Gone Girl.
@Jg-be7it
9 ай бұрын
Easily Fincher's worst, and it's not even close.
@LichenAndMoss
9 ай бұрын
Why didnt the Brute and the Q-Tip just kill the girlfriend? Because she stabbed him in the leg? That strains credulity. And were they hunting him or was their mission to the Dominican just to rough up the girlfriend? What made them think they would find the Killer at home?
@nitedown
9 ай бұрын
love the dune poster give me it lol
@Dark.RoomReviews
9 ай бұрын
Dont forget to smash that Like Button !
@chriswong8659
9 ай бұрын
Yeah
@pirateradio00
9 ай бұрын
What was up with the frozen baby in a box during opening credits ? Did the killer kill a baby ?
@DBCOOPER888
9 ай бұрын
"If I'm effective, it's because of one simple fact: I. Don't. Give. A. Fuck. " *Pull Trigger* *Miss* *Pikachu Face*
@SydneyVolpe
8 ай бұрын
Hahahaha
@LeftoversCinema
9 ай бұрын
hahaha, nice review!
@LeftoversCinema
9 ай бұрын
I need to learn how to edit as well as you!
@Daniel_Plainview5
9 ай бұрын
Great review Sydney! I also liked it while thinking it’s not top tier Fincher. The biggest problem I had with the movie was understanding the killer’s motivation. Is it revenge, is it just tying up loose ends, what did you think? Also did you like the ending?
@SydneyVolpe
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Daniel plainview! Good question. I think it’s both. The true reason vs the reason he tells himself - they’re clearly at odds with each other and lead to this haphazard string of improvised acts that he barely gets away with. You’re either in or you’re out. I actually interpreted the ending differently after my first watch (SPOILER - i thought he was probably going to get killed. Maybe I’m just a cynic). But it seems like it was much simpler than i initially thought, he’s now ‘one of the many’ and makes his choice to step away… i think it’s a decent ending. what did you think?
@Daniel_Plainview5
9 ай бұрын
@@SydneyVolpeI think I agree with your assessment. He’s clearly conflicted but that itself is even a bit murky. I think one motivation is simply cleaning up loose ends and I’d say the other is revenge/pride. I think you’re right that his decision at the end is giving up on that pride and accepting his fate(being one of the many). I do like the ending as well but I wouldn’t say it’s particularly strong. It suffers from the fact that the beginning is so strong. The moment he misses is the best part of the movie to me. I was excited to see you review this and I’m excited for the rest of the year! You have to see Anatomy of the Fall if you haven’t yet.
@m.worthy
9 ай бұрын
"...The Killer misses his shot and immediately goes on the run in the movie. *_And while the assassin also messed up the hit job in Paris in the comics, he ultimately does gun down his intended Paris target. But The Killer only does so after killing several other people before returning to finish the job he started._* In Fincher’s film, The Killer leaves the target behind entirely and retires to a beach in the Dominican Republic (his homes are in *Venezuela* and Mexico in the graphic novel series). However, should there be a sequel to The Killer, it’s possible the assassin will return to finish the job he was hired to do."
@bobross1829
9 ай бұрын
I liked the movie but did not think it was "great". Superbly acted and directed, but the plot kind of was a little sparce. I think what she edited out of the video was what I am about to say..but it was very unclear for a casual viewer "why" he was taking this revenge tour. The Killer is not sympathetic and he screwed up, so everything that happened was his fault. How a psychopath could "have a girlfriend" is left unsaid, and we really needed to see that motivation. This of course is one of the brilliant things about say Eastwood's "Unforgiven" is the characters repeated assertion he had a wife "back home" and what that meant given he was also a remorseless killer, but done WAY better. Now, if the film showed somehow how he could compartmentalize being a killer and being actually in love in a good relationship..that would have been interesting. I have seen other movies like this where no one is sympathetic..like anything by the Coen Brothers. So I guess this charitably could be said to be like that.
@michael8985
9 ай бұрын
Just subbed your review is nice lucky I'd seen the movie first thou. Also the green night sucked. I loved the killer was a great movie.
@deogiriyadav8399
9 ай бұрын
Hiiiii Sydney..... Good morning.... Any update about.... Sardar udham....???
@harsharaman5377
9 ай бұрын
Hey Sydney. Please do watch Jigarthanda DoubleX if it's playing in a theatre near you. It's a Tamil western about a filmmaker who tries to make a movie about a gangster .
@alexleonce1913
9 ай бұрын
It almost feels like a satire of the typical 'badass' action/revenge movie, with its constant monologues, dry humour and subversions.
@SydneyVolpe
9 ай бұрын
Oh it is absolutely flirting with being a full on satire
@m.worthy
9 ай бұрын
The movie mirrors aspects of the graphic novel. The pace, tone, and The Killer's moment to moment ruminations reflected & echoed the novel series character, and the "vibe" readers get panel by panel, until eventually "a job" is ultimately executed. In the aforementioned ways, the movie creators did excellent work transferring the feel of the graphic novel to screens..... *_"TO EXTRACT LITHIUM FOR CELL PHONE BATTERIES, WE DRIVE PEACEFUL FOLK FROM THEIR ANCESTRAL LANDS, DISPOSSESS PEOPLE WHO WEREN'T BOTHERING ANYONE, IRREVERSIBLY DAMAGE RIVERS AND STREAMS, DEVASTATE HUGE SWATHS OF AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA._* *_BUT WHO'S GOING TO GIVE UP THEIR CELL PHONE? IT'S THE SAME ANSWER EVERY TIME: YOU FIRST."_* *_"YOU CAN ACT LIKE YOU JUST FOUND OUT AND YOU'RE HORRIFIED. YOU CAN PROTEST, BE OUTRAGED--BUT THERE'S NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN. THE ROMANS KNEW THAT ALREADY: "Non nova, sed nove."_* *_NOT NEW THINGS, BUT IN A NEW WAY. WE'VE SIMPLY EXTENDED THE SAME PRINCIPLE TO THE REST OF THE PLANET."_*
@_uncredited
9 ай бұрын
I thought it was a great time and looked amazing, though everyone I watched it with thought it was boring. Ah well, can't please them all! I agree with your review, except I think Fassbender was miscast. He didn't convince me as a killer and always looks like an actor holding a gun. I wish Fincher had cast someone much much weirder. Top tier direction everywhere else, though.
@KotaBearzz
9 ай бұрын
This movie is Killer
@SydneyVolpe
9 ай бұрын
You have a way with words kota
@BleakSolo
8 ай бұрын
He's just like me lol
@zonedoutshaquilleoneal1308
9 ай бұрын
"Have no emotions" he says *listens to the most emo band ever for 2 hours* The Smiths gag made me laugh so often. This was not what I was expecting, but I really appreciated it. This is a filmmaker cutting himself open and mocking himself for our amusement without compromising the narrative. I wish the academy would respect fincher for once
@SydneyVolpe
9 ай бұрын
They’ve gotta throw a couple noms his way for this!!
@doovoo14
9 ай бұрын
Fassbender should be the next Bond IMO
@SydneyVolpe
9 ай бұрын
Hmm very interesting
@harshavardhanraman3999
9 ай бұрын
Hey Sydney, when are you watching Tiger 3?
@SydneyVolpe
9 ай бұрын
Ugh i haven’t had the time yet😭 i am going home to Boston though and it is playing at my home theater so hopefully soon!!
@harshavardhanraman3999
9 ай бұрын
@@SydneyVolpe looking forward to your review of the film. Also, safe travels.
@googledrivemovies2448
9 ай бұрын
@@SydneyVolpe there's a post credit scene after the ending song. Don't miss thlat
@Keenonhang
9 ай бұрын
Thought it was okay. Not amazing and a bit underwhelming. 2 and at most a 3 out of 5.
@bmorebob6624
9 ай бұрын
I can’t understand why everyone’s been praising this so much. There are a few things that I thought were almost laughable. Number one I’m already not a fan of Fassbender. In my opinion his characters for the most part have zero charisma or personality. He’s just flat. I get that in this film that’s kinda the point but he was just so dull. Second. About five minutes into the film during his droll monologue he says something to the effect of “in this line of work you don’t want to do anything that stands out or that would make you memorable to any passerby’s”. Cut to him standing in the middle of a busy street that’s occupied by normal looking people in normal clothes, meanwhile he’s wearing this ridiculous outfit and hat and sunglasses that make him stand out like a sore thumb. Then a few minutes later in that same scene he drops his phone to the ground and stomps on it! Right out in the open where any numbers of people could have seen him. If I whitenesses someone do that it would be pretty damn memorable to me. I actually lol’d at that moment. The same type of crap happens throughout the entire film. Maybe there’s some higher meaning to it but I must be a dummy because I didn’t pick up on it. Another thing, the first 30 minutes or more is us watching him being this ultra professional. Being super meticulous with everything he does (which by the way we’ve already seen all of that in the trailer). All the while he’s telling us how good he is. What one should or shouldn’t do if you want to be in this line of work. It’s all building up to the moment of truth (which by the way we have absolutely NO IDEA who he’s supposed to be killing and where the target is supposed to be) Finally after the loong 30 minutes he pieces together his weapon (for the second time by the way!! We don’t know why he put it together the first time?? Was he practicing??? Did he see something??) that made zero sense. So again here’s the moment of truth, finally we see the target, multiple times walking back and forth. All the while he’s running his annoying internal mouth telling us how great he is. What does he do? He fucking misses!! Lol!! Maybe if he wasn’t blabbing to himself the entire time he could have done the job. Yes I know he says something about his blood pressure being too high to take the shot. But it just didn’t work for me. Holy shit there were soo many other things that didn’t work for me. I couldn’t decide if this was a comedy or what. Look, as I said earlier maybe there’s a point here that not everything works out the way you want it to? Who knows. Seemed like a dumb lazy film to me.
@TheRealDarrylStrawberry
9 ай бұрын
The only "good" thing he does in the entire film is make one look like an accident.
@Jg-be7it
9 ай бұрын
Yep, Everyone is afraid to say this movie sucked because they can't bring themselves to admit David Fincher made a bad movie.
@ruralfilms7
9 ай бұрын
Stick to the review, don't improvise
@TwistedPlotMovieReviews-ws6lk
9 ай бұрын
This movie was awful, I don't know what you're talking about
@Jg-be7it
9 ай бұрын
I will have to completely disagree. This movie is one of the most pointless, unsatisfying movies I've ever seen. Of course Fincher knows how to shoot a movie, so of course it looks like a David Fincher film. The problem is not the cinematography, or the acting...it's everything else. The plot barely exists as loosely strung together "chapters" that in the end turn out to be completely pointless. Not a modicum of character development to be had, and there is barely a motive for anything that happens. The sound design was really good, I guess.
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