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Killers has been murdered by most film critics, and the box-office receipts haven't been too impressive either. But that's kind of a bad rap. Granted, it isn't likely to make many year's best (or even month's best) lists, but this is an entertaining little diversion that at the very least offers an appealing cast, a few laughs, and some cool chase scenes. Katherine Heigl plays Jen, who, having recently been dumped by her boyfriend, is vacationing in Nice with her parents (Tom Selleck and Catherine O'Hara). Enter Spencer (Ashton Kutcher), a hired assassin (hey, it's a comedy) who happens to be on the scene for a job. The couple's cutesy flirting turns into a romantic dinner, which leads to some heavy drinking… and before you know it, Spencer has renounced the killing gig, married Jen, and moved back to her hometown in the States, where he becomes a "corporate consultant." Three years later his past catches up to him, as we knew it would, and a seemingly limitless array of hired guns emerges from the woodwork, intent on collecting the $20 million bounty that's been put on Spencer's head. Exactly why this is, and who's responsible for it, are secrets revealed only at the end, although perspicacious viewers will no doubt have seen it coming. In the meantime, Spencer's revelation of who he really is and Jen's reaction to it are mildly reminiscent of the Arnold Schwarzenegger-Jamie Lee Curtis relationship in True Lies, as issues of trust, safety, and Jen's newly discovered pregnancy complicate Spencer's attempts to keep the two of them alive while he tries to figure out what's going on. Director Robert Luketic displays a sure hand during the action sequences, but he's working with a thin script and a pair of attractive young actors whose chemistry doesn't exactly burn up the screen. Those are serious drawbacks, but all in all, there are far worse ways to kill a couple of hours than watching Killers. --Sam Graham
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Spencer Aimes (Ashton Kutcher, Valentine’s Day, What Happens in Vegas) is just your average, undercover, super-assassin accustomed to a life of flashy sports cars and even flashier women. But when he meets Jen Kornfeldt (Katherine Heigl, The Ugly Truth, 27 Dresses), a fun-loving computer tech, he finds true love and happily trades international intrigue for domestic bliss--that is, until they learn Spencer's the target of a multi-million dollar hit.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I love this movie, it's just amazing, and i got i SO fast! If you like a cheesy action with a big punch of love, then buy this!
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film was panned unmercifully by most of the critics - all I can say is that it wasn't as bad as they made out. And it's sad that that's about as strong as the praise gets.
We all know the basic plot. An assassin working for a shadowy government agency gets tired of his job and wants a normal life. He settles down in a nice home with a nice girl, and all goes well for a while. Then his former bosses get in touch with him, because nobody in his line is really retired....
So it goes here, and then the twists start. If you ignore the plot-holes and unlikeliness of some of the key developments then it's actually quite entertaining. The lead actors are adequate without being impressive (it's left to Tom Selleck to provide the gravitas, which tells you something). The action moves along briskly. The resolution is as satisfactory as could be hoped for. It's not a great film, but it's not a bad one. It'll help pass a wet afternoon.
We all know the basic plot. An assassin working for a shadowy government agency gets tired of his job and wants a normal life. He settles down in a nice home with a nice girl, and all goes well for a while. Then his former bosses get in touch with him, because nobody in his line is really retired....
So it goes here, and then the twists start. If you ignore the plot-holes and unlikeliness of some of the key developments then it's actually quite entertaining. The lead actors are adequate without being impressive (it's left to Tom Selleck to provide the gravitas, which tells you something). The action moves along briskly. The resolution is as satisfactory as could be hoped for. It's not a great film, but it's not a bad one. It'll help pass a wet afternoon.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Loved this film, I thought Kutcher and Heigl were pretty amazing together, laughed most of the way through it. Is obviously not a particularly serious film so as long as you don't start watching it with the hope of a really cool believable spy thriller, I think you'll be okay! Definitely worth watching if you want something lighthearted and giggle worthy!
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the disc is a realy good buy,does as described.i no where to get another more if needed,gud work guys.wicked price guys.
Published 3 months ago by Keith C. Hales
A Killer Comedy!
When Ken Kornfeldt goes to Nice with her parents for a short holiday, she doesn't expect to bump into the man of her dreams. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Chloe S "Chick Lit Chloe"
Very different and very funny
I dont understand why this movie has got such bad reviews. I think its very entertaining and Ashton and Katherine have got great chemistry. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ali M
Killers must see film
This looked like a cheesy film from the cover but as a huge fan of Heigl i just had to watch it. Killers follows the story of an assasin and a daddys girl. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Lee Duncan
Brilliant
This movie was funny and light-hearted. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this with my family. It is a rom-com with a twist. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Uenna
Bog- Standard Hollywood
Meh. its okay.
Some funny bits, a fat story, the obligatory stunts and action.
Also annoying actors, lack of originality, what you would expect. Read more
Some funny bits, a fat story, the obligatory stunts and action.
Also annoying actors, lack of originality, what you would expect. Read more
Published 14 months ago by oneleggedpig
I've Seen a Lot Worse
Didn't hold out too much hope for this, but it had decent enough romcom written all over it. Luckily, it turned out to be quite enjoyable. Read more
Published 14 months ago by E. Smith
Film of 2010 I absolutely LOVED it
Great plot and great actors too. One of the best films i've seen and i could watch it over and over again. Definitely one for the collection.
Published 16 months ago by tondutt
A fun comedy action film
Killers would like to be an old-style Cary Grant riviera and America couple-on-the-run thriller but it doesn't quite measure up. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Benminx
Average
This film starts off well but unfortunately lets itself down nearer the end by getting really silly & then they just seem to end the film really quickly. Read more
Published 17 months ago by FBrown
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