You Kill Me (2007)

You Kill Me

Could not believe how much I really liked this movie! Ben Kingsley is awesome! Keeps an interesting storyline going while showing the true stages of change for an alcoholic. Good movie for a counselor to show clients in recovery if the whole contract killer plot does not bother you! John Dahl came back with this movie. June 13, 2008

WONDERFUL MIX OF COMEDY AND DRAMA!

'You Kill Me' is one of those films that comes around every so often. You will run through a gambit of emotions watching this great little independent film. Ben Kingsley and Tea Leoni are exceptional in their roles, but even small roles by actors (Bill Pullman & Luke Wilson)that usually don't impress me are really good in this quirky, smart and funny movie. It's short, sweet and it has the right amount of comedy and drama for my taste. This is a very good film that should be seen by all movie lovers. May 26, 2008

JOHN DAHL, OPUS 8

*** 2007. Directed by John Dahl. Frank is the hitman of the Polish mob of Buffalo. He's an alcoholic and is therefore sent by his family to San Francisco in order to overcome his problem. Some fifteeen years ago, the three first movies directed by John Dahl Kill Me Again, Red Rock West and The Last Seduction were quite rightly praised to the skies by the critics and the movie buffs. They will now be disappointed by this tongue in cheek comedy that, though far from being unforgettable, made me nonetheless pass an agreeable moment. No more, no less. A DVD zone rental only. May 10, 2008

Great combination of sub-plots

A hit man who's an alcoholic who becomes a funeral home employee and falls in love with a gorgeous woman with relationship issues. It's so fresh, so outrageous, so romantic and then becomes a thriller! What do you want filmfans? This is a nearly perfect picture.

And the cast is sublime. Sir Ben Kingsley is terrific and Tea Leoni is so wonderful. Very fine supporting cast also.

See this movie and you'll want to watch it again...and again.
April 11, 2008

Poignant and funny entertainment

This movie is hard to classify. There are great elements of humor. But it is never slapstick. In addition the movie probes the issues of addiction and recovery. The movies does not easily fit in any genres and thus might be a "cult" movie. I've gladly added this to my collection which includes Buckaroo Banzai, Phantom of the Paradise, The Lookout, Brick, etc.

Great story, great talent, and great acting. Plus, I like the idea of Buffalo.

I found it wonderfully entertaining while simultaneously making me think. It is very faithful in its depiction of the AA 12-step recovery program, but does it entirely in the context of characters who we grow to like, to respect, but not necessarily to agree with.

I watched it this weekend, and will probably watch again soon. It's that kind of movie. February 18, 2008

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