Michael Fassbender in the footsteps of Alain Delon
A nameless profile killer roams the streets and kills people. David Fincher's new film "The Killer" divides opinion: some see a genre masterpiece, others pure boredom.
A man (Michael Fassbender) waits in a dark, half-finished apartment. He explains to the audience off-screen why he is there. The man is a professional killer who wants to kill a man. Prelude to the new film by "Seven" director David Fincher. "The Killer" - available to stream on Netflix - is an action thriller without much action, but with all the more monologues to describe the dreary work and lonely life of a contract killer.
"The Killer", based on the French comic series "Le tueur", is not only a perfect visual presence, but above all an homage to genre classics such as "The Icy Angel" with Alain Delon from 1967. The fact that not everyone likes the film is due to its unsympathetic protagonist for some, but for others it is due to the dreary plot, which has already been filmed many times in this story arc.
A detailed review of "The Killer" by Ronny Rüsch and Axel Max - now in a new episode of the ntv podcast "Oscars & Raspberries". Also included: the drama series "Lawmen: Bass Reeves", the movie drama "The Fablemans" and the final season of "The Crown".
"Oscars & Raspberries" - the ntv podcast - where every Friday everything revolves around streaming services such as Netflix, RTL+, Amazon Prime & Co.
Despite its divisive reception, "The Killer" on Netflix offers insightful monologues about a contract killer's dreary life. Some viewers might find solace in its homage to classic films, like Alain Delon's "The Icy Angel," while others may be put off by the unsympathetic protagonist or the familiar plot.
In the latest episode of "Oscars & Raspberries" broadcast on ntv, Ronny Rüsch and Axel Max delve into detailed reviews of "The Killer," as well as other exciting entertainment options such as the crime drama "Lawmen: Bass Reeves," the Spielbergian drama "The Fablemans," and the highly anticipated final season of "The Crown," all available for streaming.
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