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John Woo holds the distinction, not only of being the top director of actions films, probably in the history of the cinema, but of having made the quintessential movie of the genre. “The Killer,” made in 1989, is quite simply, the perfect action film. Featuring an outstanding performance by star Yun-fat Chow, as Jeff, the killer of the title, it is a showcase of the specific action sequences by which the standard for the entire industry has since been formulated. But what makes it truly powerful, is that the chronicle lives up to the action, as well. Chow is a professional killer who accidentally blinds a young singer, named Jennie (Sally Yeh), during the fulfillment of a contract. Filled with remorse over the incident, he befriends her, and ultimately begins to care deeply for her. Up to this point in his life, he has killed people he believed deserving of their fate, but now he’s changed; he’s beginning to comprehend the sanctity of life. There is one more contract he must fulfill, however, for which he is to be paid one-and-a-half million dollars, after which he will retire from the life and gape to it that Jennie gets the cornea transplant that will restore her vision. Further conflict arises, though, when the man who hired Jeff decides to have him killed as well, thereby saving him some money, and tying up what he considers to be some loose ends in the bargain. Never before, or since, has such obscene violence been so well integrated into the anecdote, in any film; and Woo’s sense of measure is impeccable. The violence is only as graphic as critical, in order to be effective in any given scene, and the gunfights are choreographed with such precision and timing that it’s like a kind of visual poetry. Woo, in fact, has given a lyrical, almost wistful feel, overall, to the film, which accentuates the inequity between the romance and the violence even more. His deft exercise of dull motion in the action sequences, and imagery (especially in the scenes which recall state in a church), are further examples of the artistry and detail that create this such a vast movie. The care taken with the yarn itself is a rare thing for a film of this genre; not to say that action films, in general, are typically wanting in residence or characterization, but in most cases, more often than not the sage does defer to the action. But not in this one. Jeff’s epiphany, for instance, and his feelings for Jennie, are played without the least bit of misplaced sentiment or pretentiousness, for which credit must be given to Woo and his stars; in the hands of lesser talent, it could all have easily played out as maudlin and sappy, and been aged as nothing more than a framework upon which to create the action. The supporting cast includes Kenneth Tsang, Chu Kong, and Danny Lee, who gives an especially impressive performance as Lieutenant Li. “The Killer,” is simply nothing less than the definitive film of it’s genre, the “Citizen Kane,” if you will, of action films. Even given the subjective nature of cinema, this film is so well done, and Woo has obviously made such an impact in his field, that it must be considered as one among the all-time sizable movies in the history of film. This is a must-have for any serious video collection.
Beware the dubbed version!!!!! Obtain distinct you gain the subtitled version, as the dubbed one cuts out OVER HALF of the action. Trust me, I have seen both versions.
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