subject: The Killer Movie Review Directed By John Woo [print this page] John Woo is one of the many directors who have carved a name for themselves in the world of action movies. If making a name is the goal, then John Woo should be more than satisfied with the fact that his name is legendary among action fans. His films are known for their religious symbolism (due to Woo's often talked about Christianity), outcast rebellious heroes, slow motion, and highly choreographed (and often considered extremely beautiful) gunfights. One of his best known, and most popular films (often considered his masterpiece) is The Killer.
The Killer tells the story of a Ah-Jong, a hitman for the Triads who is on the verge of retirement. After years of doing jobs without question, he finds that the world of crime is changing. He had once told himself he would never hurt or kill an innocent person, and finds that his higher ranking bosses no longer care about codes of conduct, only money. Ah-Jong and his best friend Fung Sei are the only ones left who live by the rules of never harming innocent people and always keeping your word, even if it is at your own expense. However, on his last job, Ah-Jong accidentally blinds a woman named Jennie. He vows to pay for a procedure that will restore her eyes. He finds himself falling in love with her as well. In order to pay for the procedure, he takes on one last job. Unfortunately, he is seen on the job, and as a result the Triad boss refuses to pay him and wants him dead, despite the fact that he completed his job successfully. With a detective on his trail, who knows that Ah-Jong is not simply a cold blooded murderer, Ah-Jong sets out to win his money and take down his former boss.
The killer was the beginning of John Woo's cinematic signature of putting doves flying around in the most intense of battle scenes. This is meant to symbolize beauty in the midst of destruction. The film showcases the very best of Woo's style and storytelling, focusing on the virtues of keeping one's words, even if it costs you everything.
The film features a fantastic performance of Chow Yun Fat as the titular character. He coolly and calmly plays the character, while at the same time allowing a compassion to show through. You are somewhat unable to tell what the character is thinking unless he directly states it, and that is to the film's benefit. If you are an action, you must not cheat yourself out of this great action experience.
by: Cid Snow
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