The Killer is still working for Mr. State, and he is making a lot of money, but someday he gets invited to State's house and meets a shadow from the past.The Killer is still working for Mr. State, and he is making a lot of money, but someday he gets invited to State's house and meets a shadow from the past.The Killer is still working for Mr. State, and he is making a lot of money, but someday he gets invited to State's house and meets a shadow from the past.
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Solid finale to an independent short film trilogy
It's impressive to see a character who at first glance might seem shallow getting so much depth over the course of three short films. Jacob Ebbesen's "The Killer 3" steps away from the action formula that the first two films established and decides to tell a somber, dramatic and personal story. The film opens with a flashback scene where we see our character in a new way; at home and living a normal life. He is visited by a man who gives him some terrible news. We then cut forwards in time to where the second film ended with a confrontation with the villain Ragnar. It's an entertaining scene that also establishes The Killer's view on the act of killing. He is nonchalantly listening to his favorite music while dodging enemy bullets like it's just a walk in the park. This shows how much the terrible news affected him all those years ago and how he became a new man who doesn't even flinch at the sight of violence.
It feels like a natural progression with each preceding chapter only hinting at a exploration of the backstory. The opening to the first one is just the best way to start off the series. The Killer who at that point is unnamed visits his employer, Mr. State for the first time. I love how Mr. State invents the name Mr. Killer for him and he just goes along with it. The Killer doesn't seem to care about anything really. He gets to the point, cutting away anything that will waste his time. He also speaks his mind completely freely, even to the point of mocking his own employer's music taste. Now after seeing the opening flashback it all begins to make sense and you can start to piece together the reasons why he is the way he is.
The writing is especially strong in this one. Each conversation seems important with funny and serious moments. The movie knows exactly when to focus on what and it never feels like we are not going further with the story. The dialogue exchanges between Mr. State and The Killer are always my favorite. They have such different views of the world, but yet I feel that State has a lot of respect for The Killer. To me it felt like they developed a bit of a friendship, even though neither of them would admit it. Mr State could seem like a clear bad guy to people, but I think the humour and mannerisms Ebbesen brought to State humanized him. He became more than just a villain. Nicholas Hansen plays the new character Wayne. He has a mysterious presence about him that makes it difficult to understand his true intentions. All three characters are different with their own distinctive personalities.
The finale surprised me very much. It goes into a new direction that you wouldn't expect. The idea they went with was interesting because they decided to go with something minimal rather than grand. I respect the filmmakers for that choice. I will miss this series and the characters, but at the same time I don't think they could have found a more pleasant conclusion. There's comedy, there's action, there's drama and there's heart. Everything blends together nicely. Recommended!
It feels like a natural progression with each preceding chapter only hinting at a exploration of the backstory. The opening to the first one is just the best way to start off the series. The Killer who at that point is unnamed visits his employer, Mr. State for the first time. I love how Mr. State invents the name Mr. Killer for him and he just goes along with it. The Killer doesn't seem to care about anything really. He gets to the point, cutting away anything that will waste his time. He also speaks his mind completely freely, even to the point of mocking his own employer's music taste. Now after seeing the opening flashback it all begins to make sense and you can start to piece together the reasons why he is the way he is.
The writing is especially strong in this one. Each conversation seems important with funny and serious moments. The movie knows exactly when to focus on what and it never feels like we are not going further with the story. The dialogue exchanges between Mr. State and The Killer are always my favorite. They have such different views of the world, but yet I feel that State has a lot of respect for The Killer. To me it felt like they developed a bit of a friendship, even though neither of them would admit it. Mr State could seem like a clear bad guy to people, but I think the humour and mannerisms Ebbesen brought to State humanized him. He became more than just a villain. Nicholas Hansen plays the new character Wayne. He has a mysterious presence about him that makes it difficult to understand his true intentions. All three characters are different with their own distinctive personalities.
The finale surprised me very much. It goes into a new direction that you wouldn't expect. The idea they went with was interesting because they decided to go with something minimal rather than grand. I respect the filmmakers for that choice. I will miss this series and the characters, but at the same time I don't think they could have found a more pleasant conclusion. There's comedy, there's action, there's drama and there's heart. Everything blends together nicely. Recommended!
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- Apr 13, 2017
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