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8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasLos Angeles TimesKevin ThomasAlthough the film's narrative line sometimes proves hard to follow, and some of the songs heard on the soundtrack seem to have little to offer beyond sheer noise, Kill Me Later is a gem, even if a little rough around the edges.
- 60VarietyVarietyAn edgy, energetic romantic thriller in the tradition of "Run Lola Run," "A Life Less Ordinary" and "Out of Sight."
- 40TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghTV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghThe film's liabilities include Lustig's excessive reliance on flashy editing, tacky special effects and a blaring alterna-rock soundtrack that's used to make the characters' thoughts and motivations painfully obvious. Among its assets are the clever premise and generally appealing performances.
- 40New Times (L.A.)Andy KleinNew Times (L.A.)Andy KleinDespite the generally likable characters and the abundance of clever ideas, Lustig mucks it all up with her "trick" editing.
- 40Mr. ShowbizKevin MaynardMr. ShowbizKevin MaynardAbout Lustig's direction. Badly employing all kinds of tricks like alternating film speed, jump cuts, and various color tints, she ultimately overpowers her actors and does in her own film.
- 30The New York TimesStephen HoldenThe New York TimesStephen HoldenThe screenplay never begins to finds a workable balance between wit and adventure. And the performances in several smaller roles are so mechanical that they lend Kill Me Later the tone of a vanity production.
- 30Village VoiceVillage VoiceHer every gesture exaggerated, Blair acts as if she's performing in a silent film, but unfortunately, the film itself isn't silent -- the jam-packed alterna-rock soundtrack further emphasizes the obvious.
- 30L.A. WeeklyChuck WilsonL.A. WeeklyChuck WilsonShawn is clearly meant to have deep feelings, yet the filmmakers have saddled her -- and Blair -- with a shallow angst that bums out the whole movie.