Written by
Lalitha Mallikeswaran
Review for the film "
Killer Joe"
Runtime:
1 Hour 42 Minutes
Similar To:
Hold Your Breath,
Woman Of The Hour,
Canary Black,
The Passion Of The Christ: Resurrection
CAST & CREW
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From the director of The Exorcist (1973), William Friedkin, comes another horrifying tale of a common youngster plotting the murder of his mother for money. The film,
Killer Joe
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, is an adaptation of
Tracy Letts
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’ stage play with the same title.
PLOT
A drug-dealer’s son (Chris) is in debt and devises a strategy to kill his mother (Adele) for the insurance fund of $50,000. The conspiracy is joined by his father (Ansel), stepmom (Sharla) and sister (Dottie). On the advice of Rex, Adele’s boyfriend, they contact Joe, a detective cop who works as a contract killer on the side, to do the needful. A deal is hard to seal when the conspirators are unable to provide for a cash advance to Joe, but on his suggestion Dottie is given to him as ‘collateral’. A relationship unfolds between Joe and Dottie of which, Chris disapproves. What follows is a series of wrong decisions and their brutal repercussions on the whole family. Does the plan succeed? Is the money received? Is there deception on someone’s part? Who lives and who dies is what is left to be found out.
STAR PERFORMANCES
The protagonist of the story, played by
Emile Hirsch
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as Chris Smith, has met the expectations of the audience successfully. His efforts to balance a ruthless character that plans to kill his mother on one hand and one of a protective brother on the other have not gone in vain. However it is killer Joe, played by
Matthew McConaughey
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, who sways the audience with his extraordinarily subtle yet impactful portrayal of a merciless detective-cop-killer. A special mention is for Juno Temple’s convincing portrayal of a mentally unstable and eccentric Dottie.Â
ANALYSIS
The film revolves around a never-seen-before story of a dysfunctional family’s quest for murder and thirst for money. Killer Joe is an entertaining thriller with a touch of dark humour and a handful of sexual and brutal graphics. If you’re a fan of the nasty world, this film is for you.Â
WHAT’S THERE?
1. A not-so-typical storyline, something out-of-the-box.
2. Great acting by all the major characters.
WHAT’S NOT THERE?
1. Not meant for all audiences. Sexual content including frontal nudity restricts the viewership.
2. The scenes involving hardcore inhuman violence and the iKentucky Fried Chicken scene make it impossible for the viewer to look at the screen.
VERDICT
If you’re not a delicate person and enjoy criminal-thrillers, this film is for you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Crime, Drama
1 Hour 42 Minutes
27-07-2012
Plot revolves around Crime, Drama, etc.
3
3.57
No, it's rated A
No, it will be available soon on Amazon Prime Video
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