Film Review - Hit Man
May 21, 2024
Richard Linklater has always been a quality filmmaker. He’s made a few duds over the last 30 years (including an ill-conceived “Bad News Bears” remake), but he’s always invested in the work, trying to find his way through characters and stories, enjoying creative challenges while celebrating with his influences. Collaborating on a screenplay with actor Glen Powell, Linklater delivers one of his finest movies with “Hit Man,” going comedic and noir-ish with the project, which examines a perfectly average person getting lost in his role as an undercover cop, enjoying the break from his usual habits and personality. Powell is gifted a juicy role with the feature, allowed to show off more range than usual, and Linklater clearly delights in playing with tone and dark humor. It’s a mostly tight, exceptionally acted endeavor with enough turns of plot and personality to remain engrossing. “Hit Man” is something special from Linklater, adding a gem to his already impressive oeuvre. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com
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