You Kill Me
A darkly comedic crime romance unfolds as a world-weary hitman, seeking solace from alcoholism in the California sun, finds an unlikely connection with a cynical, sharp-witted woman. Their burgeoning relationship isn’t a conventional meet-cute; it’s forged in mutual self-destruction and pragmatic usefulness as he prepares for a violent return to his past in Buffalo. The film distinguishes itself through its deadpan delivery and refusal to romanticize either the criminal underworld or the characters’ deeply flawed natures, offering a refreshingly unsentimental take on the hitman trope. It's a story less about escaping consequence and more about momentarily finding respite – and grudging companionship – in the face of inevitable reckoning, exploring how even the most damaged individuals seek connection, however twisted.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseur
- John Dahl
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 2007-02-09
- Looptyd
- 90 min
- Gradering
- 6.1 / 10 (306)
Rolverdeling
- Ben Kingsley
- Téa Leoni
- Luke Wilson
- Bill Pullman
