“The Killer’s Game” is an action movie starring Dave Bautista with Sofia Boutella, Terry Crews, and Ben Kingsley. It is directed by J.J. Perry.
Are you looking for a film you can watch countless times and always find something new to enjoy, as if it’s the first time? Are you searching for a movie that delivers a life-changing message? Well, keep searching, because “The Killer’s Game” won’t change your life, nor does it contain any profound message. Instead, it’s packed with car chases, fistfights, sword duels, gunfights, jokes, leaps, brawls, and gags galore that will, undoubtedly, brighten your day.
This film is neither original nor groundbreaking, but it’s an absolute delight to sit back, relax, and enjoy this parody of countless action movies. While it lacks originality, it manages to be entertaining, vibrant, and action-filled.
The most prolific hitman in Europe is plagued with problems: he’s planning to quit his job, he has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and on top of that, he needs to break up with his girlfriend to spare her from future heartache. With so many issues on his plate, he sees only one solution: putting a price on his own head for the life insurance payout. Just then, he learns that the lab made a mistake with his results, and his illness is not terminal after all. Unfortunately, the contract is still valid, and a legion of hitmen are eager to kill him for the $2 million bounty.
“The Killer’s Game” is, above all, a parody of the myriad action films that came before it. It’s brimming with jokes and nods to other similar movies. The production is solid, the action sequences are well-executed, and some parts feature well-crafted dialogues, particularly thanks to Terry Crews, a brilliant comedic actor who steals the show with the best role in the film.
Dave Bautista is as charming as ever; his stoic facial expressions alone are enough to make us laugh. He fits the role perfectly, and the movie is funnier because of him. On the downside, the script is nearly non-existent, and the scenes are almost absurd, but that’s precisely the point of this parody: everything is meant to be ridiculous and outlandish, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy the myriad absurdities that happen to the character.
The film boasts good settings and a style reminiscent of Guy Ritchie, Quentin Tarantino, and James Bond, ultimately turning into a chaotic mix of kicks and chases.
We must warn you: this movie won’t change your life. However, if you can set aside your critical mindset, you’ll have an incredibly fun time. Enjoy the ride!
