Killer Elite

Name: Killer Elite
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: September 23, 2011
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 44

2011

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Open Road Films | Release Date: September 23, 2011 | R

Summary: Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite pits two of the world’s most elite operatives—Danny, an ex-special ops agent and Hunter, his longtime mentor—against the cunning leader of a secret military society. Covering the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East, Danny and Hunter are plunged into a highly dangerous gameBased on a shocking true story, Killer Elite pits two of the world’s most elite operatives—Danny, an ex-special ops agent and Hunter, his longtime mentor—against the cunning leader of a secret military society. Covering the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East, Danny and Hunter are plunged into a highly dangerous game of cat and mouse—where the predators become the prey. (Open Road Films)… Expand

Director: Gary McKendry

Genre(s): Action, Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 100 min

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Peter Debruge

Sep 9, 2011

A macho, adrenaline-fix suspenser that plays like the bigscreen equivalent of those pulpy spy novels that once clogged grocery-store checkouts. Read full review

Roger Moore

Sep 21, 2011

Best of all, the filmmakers took the time to give these hard men just the right things to say - not catchphrases, just lines that smell of blood and gunpowder every time Statham, Owen or DeNiro utter them. Read full review

Rob Humanick

Sep 23, 2011

Killer Elite is pleasurable enough, but with a steadier hand, it could've been one for the books. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Sep 22, 2011

The script is a mess. It's an object lesson in taking a nonfiction book ("The Feather Men," about a cadre of ex-British Special Air Service operatives) and making a hash of it. Read full review

Kimberley Jones

Sep 29, 2011

There's nothing here for the viewer to do, no kinks to work out, no double-crossings to anticipate, not even a half-hearted flail at figuring out how Danny ticks. Read full review

Nick Pinkerton

Sep 20, 2011

Killer Elite is distinguished by one no-mercy, eye-gouging, testicle-punching brawl, and one whoppingly indifferent screenplay. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

Sep 22, 2011

Whatever the case, Mr. Owen and Mr. Statham (who provides a nice duet with a chair) make a prettily matched pair amid the pileup of sub-Bourne action set pieces, sad laughs and clichés. Read full review

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LoveIsHell

Sep 23, 2011

I do not know how anyone, and I really enjoyed the film.
Of course, it is undeniable that all of the latest films from Statham out the same.
But it does not mean that they're bad! For that I appreciate the kind of films - it's brutal!) Very cool and enough for me to put the film 7 points, 2I do not know how anyone, and I really enjoyed the film.
Of course, it is undeniable that all of the latest films from Statham out the same.
But it does not mean that they're bad!

For that I appreciate the kind of films - it's brutal!)
Very cool and enough for me to put the film 7 points, 2 points but I'm adding to my favorite actor - Jason :-)… Expand

1 of 4 users found this helpful13

sicrano

Aug 7, 2015

very goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood one.................................. Owen Statham DeNiro are perfects here.....................

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xXRenTyrellXx

Oct 1, 2011

"Killer Elite" was fun and has a good cast, with very satisfying performances. Although it's not quite what you would call "original" in its story line area, (not that every movie we see has to be completely "original") Killer Elite keeps your attention.

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CitizenCharlie

Sep 24, 2011

The Killer Elite is saddled with a vague and forgettable title but at least it sounds more lethal than the book it is based on by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, â

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Jan 8, 2012

"An all-star cast brings to life the true story of Billy Beane, a former jock turned general manager who uses unconventional methods to bring the best players to the Oakland A's, a major league baseball team struggling against financial hardship."

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CineAutoctono

Dec 24, 2015

" Killer Elite " was a very acceptable film but excel in the work of the division , failed to entertain us , but I have to give another opinion , let alone in his own defense.

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suppressingfire

Oct 1, 2011

Good lord this was a terrible movie. The dialog was pointless and full of cliche lines, fight scenes were hard to follow (in particular, the hospital fight was very choppy and filmed too close), the love interest was worthless and just slowed things down, and the plot turns on a killerGood lord this was a terrible movie. The dialog was pointless and full of cliche lines, fight scenes were hard to follow (in particular, the hospital fight was very choppy and filmed too close), the love interest was worthless and just slowed things down, and the plot turns on a killer getting a conscience.

Oh yeah, and it's way too long.… Expand

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