The Killer is the story of a relentless, dispassionate assassin (Michael Fassbender). While on assignment in Paris, the killer grows bored. As he waits for the ideal opportunity to eliminate his contracted target, the killer reflects on his career and his self-imposed rules for success. When he finally takes his shot, something goes awry. For perhaps the first time ever the killer finds himself improvising. Now on the run, and trusting no one, the killer must decide what course of action he needs to take to stay alive.

What works in The Killer is its deliberateness. Fassbender turns in a mesmerizing performance where audiences will hang on his every word and move. This comes from director David Fincher’s (Se7en, Gone Girl) penchant for details. Together, Fassbender and Fincher craft a persona that answers the question: “what would the world’s best assassin actually be like?” The exploration of that notion is a combination of perverse, engaging, absurd, and at times darkly comedic. The Killer lures audiences in with an unnerving slow burn, and never lets up until the very last scene. The result is a rather novel experience that fans of the action thriller genre will revel in.

RELATED: Michelle Yeoh Returns To Action In Netflix THE BROTHERS SUN

Individuals sensitive to coldblooded violence may not enjoy The Killer as much as others. Fincher holds nothing back as his antihero goes to work. Fassbender dispatches his prey, and anyone who gets in his way, with calculation and without remorse. As such, some may find the proceedings very unsettling especially as the movie escalates. On that note, The Killer may feel slow for some. The action sequences are incredibly well-choreographed, but the majority of the story focuses on developing the killer’s character. Large sections of The Killer are Fassbender being contemplative through his philosophizing. And he doesn’t say much.

The Killer is a meticulously crafted film. Fincher’s superpowers of tension-building and misdirect are on full display as the narrative takes unexpected twists and turns. But it’s really all about Fassbender who feels tailor-made to play this nihilistic creature that one hopes they never meet but is incredibly fun to watch.

Recommended if you Enjoyed: Payback, Collateral, The American

The Killer is now available to stream on Netflix.

Don’t forget to share this post on your Facebook wall and with your Twitter followers! Just hit the buttons on the top of this page.

  FOR FANBOYS, BY FANBOYS Have you checked out LRM Online’s official podcasts and videos on The Genreverse Podcast Network? Available on YouTube and all your favorite podcast apps, This multimedia empire includes The Daily CoG, Breaking Geek Radio: The Podcast, GeekScholars Movie News, Anime-Versal Review Podcast, and our Star Wars dedicated podcast The Cantina. Check it out by listening on all your favorite podcast apps, or watching on YouTube! Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts |  Spotify |  SoundCloud | Stitcher | Google Play