"The Killer’s Game" is an upcoming comedy/action-thriller starring Dave Bautista, Sofia Boutella, and Terry Crews. The R-rated film follows hitman Joe Flood (Bautista) as he places a hit on himself after being diagnosed with a terminal illness and calling things off with his girlfriend, Maize (Boutella). When it is revealed that his diagnosis is incorrect, Flood must now deal with the chaotic results of his actions as a horde of assassins attempt to kill him.
“The Killer’s Game” is classified as an action/comedy and delivers both wonderfully. Action scenes consume the viewer from the very beginning. With incredible stunts, practical effects, and camera work, the fight scenes leave the viewer on the edge of their seat, anticipating the characters’ next moves. The special effects are incredibly excellent, as the film contains a lot of blood and gore. As a result, my expectations of a thrilling action film were not disappointed.
The comedy is dark and witty, slotting perfectly into the scenes and leaving the audience laughing. The humor in the film never felt forced or unnatural and allowed a little break from the tense action scenes surrounding it. Comedy can be tricky to nail in cinema, and through the dialogue, action, and unique use of subtitles, “The Killer’s Game” served up comedy alongside some nail-biting action almost perfectly.
While not being considered a romance film, there is certainly something to be said about the romantic storyline within the movie. As with any film, if a romantic storyline is involved, I want to see chemistry and Bautista and Boutella delivered on that front. From awkward interactions to sweet date nights, the pair captured their on-screen relationship beautifully, and the execution of the scenes was well accomplished.
The acting in the film kept me invested. It was easy to tell that it was an enjoyable film to act in, as all the characters felt genuine. The positive relationships between the characters, to me, did not seem forced or unnatural, and the negative interactions felt as tense as they would in real life. Everything felt natural in its portrayal, and it was easy to find yourself becoming invested in the storyline and rooting for morally gray characters.
“The Killer’s Game” is a fun, thrilling movie. However, it should be noted that this movie is not suitable for people who do not care for gore, violence, or blood, as there are some rather stomach-turning moments in the fight scenes. Despite this, my friend and I found ourselves laughing with the audience and enjoying the film. My friend, who did not care for the gore in the film, still enjoyed the movie, saying that she “really enjoyed the plotline.” Overall, “The Killer’s Game” is a delightful movie for those looking for intense action and dark humor to enjoy at the theater. “The Killer’s Game” opens in theaters Friday, Sept. 13.
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