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The Killing

1956
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 24m
After getting out of prison, Johnny Clay masterminds a complex race-track heist, but his scheme is complicated by the intervention of the wife of a teller (George Peatty) in on the scheme, the boyfriend of the wife, airport regulations, and a small dog. (imdb)
Directed by:
Stanley Kubrick Stanley Kubrick
Written by:
Stanley Kubrick Stanley Kubrick Jim Thompson Jim Thompson Lionel White
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Starring:
Sterling Hayden Sterling Hayden Elisha Cook Jr. Elisha Cook Jr. Coleen Gray Coleen Gray Vince Edwards Vince Edwards Jay C. Flippen Jay C. Flippen Marie Windsor Marie Windsor Timothy Carey Timothy Carey Joe Turkel Joe Turkel Tito Vuolo Tito Vuolo James Edwards James Edwards Dorothy Adams Jay Adler Jay Adler
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Genres:
Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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1956
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 24m
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paxtonPaxton
Rated 07 Oct 2014
60
38th
These movies always boil down to some "dame" that ruins everything. This sort of mentality makes these things almost sci-fi in their nature because it's not a reality that I've ever been in. I mean I've never had a problem with my mothe...sist...wife...uhhhhhhh.
Rated 07 Oct 2014
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
94th
Light on the Kubrick touch, but a very watchable little film noir. Not a perfect movie, but a really good one. Kubrick's eye as a still photographer definitely works to his advantage here, some of the lighting setups and compositions are fantastic. Also the fractured narrature structure is interesting, and bonus points for one hell of an evil femme fatale and just a hint of homosexual subtext.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
snallygastersnallygaster
Rated 27 Nov 2010
86
94th
The first half seems to be a decent but typical film noir, with archetypal characters and overly expository narration. Yet so much of what follows -- the handling of the nonlinear storyline is just one example -- while not quite new, seems not merely ahead of its time, but better-executed than most contemporary films that attempt the same thing. Comparisons with Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, etc. are unavoidable. And the "money shot" is unfailingly powerful, even when you know it's coming.
Rated 27 Nov 2010
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 30 Mar 2007
5
93rd
Kubrick's substantial pedigree begins here. Lean, mean, cold-blooded, and meticulously chiseled, The Killing is an early model of this filmmaker's proclivity to man-in-the-machine stories; a heist thriller about an ambitious master plan threatened by the motivations of its autonomous parts. The patchwork chronology informs a precarious and ill-fated trap, recalling the condemned schematics of Lang's best films. It is vicious and sharp-toothed, not least of all in its biting irony.
Rated 30 Mar 2007
kasperlKasperL
Rated 18 Jan 2008
90
97th
Sterling Hayden is awesome in this movie, an essential noir-heist hybrid with a brilliantly constructed narrative.
Rated 18 Jan 2008
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 21 Dec 2007
9
90th
One of Kubrick's most underappreciated films, a classic with a killer ending. Loved it!
Rated 21 Dec 2007
farzanFarzan
Rated 12 Jun 2007
95
96th
Sterling Hayden leads a great cast in a race track heist. The heist was extremely clever and eloquent. The entire film goes through a play by play of the going ons of the heist and the events leading up to it. This film is way ahead of its time. It is violent, and extremely well acted. Kubrick did a fantastic job of characterization in this film. The characters are all memorable, and the atmosphere created was one of great suspense. Kubrick's first masterpiece.
Rated 12 Jun 2007
goremeatgoremeat
Rated 13 Mar 2012
88
91st
Really slick and totally engaging. A brilliant plot marvellously told with perfect pacing and clear direction. Kubrick brings all the threads together expertly - an excellent heist film.
Rated 13 Mar 2012
ewp805ewp805
Rated 19 Oct 2009
90
94th
Sterling Hayden provides a great performance as Johnny Clay, and Kubrick's cinematography is well done for the era. Real memorable heist scene, but I'm still not sure if I really enjoyed the ending. Either way, The Killing is a must for any fan of noir or Kubrick.
Rated 19 Oct 2009
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 21 Jun 2010
92
89th
This early Kubrick heist film is remarkable for two things: 1) downbeat performances that strike the perfect note between the pathetic and the sympathetic in creating these doomed denizens of the half-world (Hayden, Cook and Windsor being standouts) and 2) the innovative fragmentation of time in the screenplay that makes the presentation of the robbery itself so cinematically artful, the details so easy to follow and the final effect so suspenseful and absorbing.
Rated 21 Jun 2010
twincinematwincinema
Rated 17 Jan 2022
90
92nd
Just once I'd like to see a heist film go according to plan. Most of the dudes are real wife guys. The ending is a chef's kiss.
Rated 17 Jan 2022
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 10 Dec 2012
60
23rd
Another Kubrick disappointment for me. There are much better film noirs IMO. Just because this one has Kubrick's name on it, doesn't make it better. It has some merits, but overall it was really kind of flat.
Rated 10 Dec 2012
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 10 Jul 2019
85
73rd
Kubrick showed a talent for taking certain genres (war, sci-fi, horror) & bringing new elements to them. In The Killing he does that for noir--building on the familiar parts of duplicitous women, and criminal violence as a resolution. However, his terse dialogue, docudrama style photography, nonlinear storytelling, and fantastic lead (Hayden) elevate things. My one complaint is that the flashbacks try to be too cute--bordering on unnecessary at times. Recommended for fans of film & the director.
Rated 10 Jul 2019
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 27 Jan 2007
91
93rd
I pictured it as a film noir from the 40's and a Scorsese mobster flick put into one. Intense and enjoyable.
Rated 27 Jan 2007
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 28 Jun 2008
4
70th
A very well-crafted noir that relies on an airtight structure and story to carry tension throughout, as well as Sterling Hayden's dominant presence. It's a lot looser and fast-paced than just about any other Kubrick movie you'll see but it has its share of heavy moments. I thought the ending was a bit abrupt and bordering on anticlimactic, but other than that there's really no significant complaints to be made.
Rated 28 Jun 2008
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 10 Jul 2010
81
84th
Haven't seen thát many heist movies, but The Killing seemed allright, though it never becomes anything truly special or unique. Re-using stock footage becomes a bit annoying, but seeing events from different perspectives more than made up for it.
Rated 10 Jul 2010
febrarofebraro
Rated 24 Jul 2009
90
92nd
Top notch, fast-paced noir that is only brought down by an anticlimactic twist at the end. Other than that it's a remarkable achievement of plot structure and cinematography.
Rated 24 Jul 2009
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 04 Feb 2009
100
98th
I was absolutely stunned by the quality of this movie, and how well the complex heist plan was presented. with a very lean running time of only 83 minutes, The Killing has you completely and utterly enthralled from start to finish. With excellent characters, plot, direction, cinematography, and choice of music I really can't recommend it enough to not only fans of Kubrick, but also to anyone with a passing interest in American cinema. Nikki and the guard's segment is perfect film making.
Rated 04 Feb 2009
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 18 Sep 2007
89
84th
Kubrick's experiment with film noir and nonlinear narrative is exciting and fun. There's some great humor, and Sterling Hayden is pretty cool.
Rated 18 Sep 2007
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 23 Feb 2010
88
91st
Strong and expertly made. An early indication of Kubrick's talent.
Rated 23 Feb 2010
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 12 Dec 2006
85
81st
Really under appreciated, this is a wonderful film noir whose power lies in the excellent editing.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
ontargetOn_Target
Rated 16 Jan 2012
55
38th
The frequent voice-over narrating is unnecessary and distracting, the dialogue is overwrought, and the acting is needlessly overdramatic. Granted, it IS a noir movie, but compared to this, The Maltese Falcon was subtle. Definitely not one of Kubrick's better films.
Rated 16 Jan 2012
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 11 Oct 2011
69
84th
It doesn't recognizably feel like a Kubrick film, but that certainly doesn't make it bad. The plot is taut, the non-linear narrative is fascinating, and the heist is set up brilliantly. I'm tempted to say it's Kubrick's most imitable film, if not his best. It draws on many other heist movies and film noirs, and in turn, its influence seeps into Reservoir Dogs, The Dark Knight, Heat, The Usual Suspects, and many others.
Rated 11 Oct 2011
cowmanCowman
Rated 03 Feb 2014
70
56th
The heist wasn't even half as spectacular as some reviews claim it to be, combined with a load of shallow and uninteresting characters the movie was - contrary to my expectations - a disappointment for me. There are far better noir films out there and it's not nearly as memorable as Kubrick's later movies.
Rated 03 Feb 2014
zayankZayanK
Rated 01 Feb 2010
89
81st
Shut up guys. The ending is excellent.
Rated 01 Feb 2010
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
95th
Extremely enjoyable and cleverly constructed early Kubrick. Sterling Hayden stands out in a cast of great characters. But he stood out in DR STRANGELOVE and THE LONG GOODBYE too.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
stainStain
Rated 25 Mar 2007
90
86th
Groovy heist picture. Clearly a big influence on _Reservoir Dogs_
Rated 25 Mar 2007
tonydaltonydal
Rated 23 Sep 2007
90
95th
A tremendous movie--one of the greatest debuts. And the final scene of the money flying in the wind is (need I say it?) iconic.
Rated 23 Sep 2007
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 12 Sep 2021
78
72nd
You know this is fiction because the names of the racehorses aren't dumb enough. Red Lightning? Come on, nobody's buying that. Real racehorses are always named Pot o' Coffee Grounds or Dr. Sly Asscheeks or some shit
Rated 12 Sep 2021
langelundLangelund
Rated 28 Nov 2008
65
57th
Nicely plotted crime thriller virtuosly put together by Kubrick, but poor actors and a overwritten and way to constructed script makes it a bit dissapointing
Rated 28 Nov 2008
nathanbatesNathanBates
Rated 11 Jan 2020
80
78th
Mostly enjoyable heist film that might have influenced Inception with its off-kilter timeline. There's a great femme fatale and an over-the-top plan that gives it a noir feel. As a minor issue, the music seemed a bit overbearing at points.
Rated 11 Jan 2020
magbMagb
Rated 14 Feb 2007
85
73rd
The Killing packs in enough events in just 80 minutes that it feels at least half an hour longer. Everything moves at a frightfully quick pace uncharacteristic of Kubrick. The movie also has a very jumpy chronology, constantly going back and forth between different characters at different points in time. It got rather confusing some times, but I quickly found that it was better not to get caught up in the minute details of robbery plan, and rather just go along with it all.
Rated 14 Feb 2007
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 15 Jun 2013
90
92nd
For something from the 50s this felt REALLY MODERN :O
Rated 15 Jun 2013
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 17 Mar 2009
80
80th
A lesser known film of Kubrick, but still is a great work of the director, always choosing good scripts, in almost all genres.
Rated 17 Mar 2009
shaqfilmclubShaqFilmClub
Rated 02 Feb 2011
100
85th
2 Shaqtaculars
Rated 02 Feb 2011
nobambanobamba
Rated 24 May 2019
75
83rd
Sterling Hayden has a great presence but at the same time he's too much of a softie to be a bad guy here. Tight editing but interesting choice to backtrack through POVs. I have mixed feelings about the voiceovers. I instantly felt this was a good heist movie. Marie Windsor MVP and almost underutilized. Fav scenes: Windsor's introduction as Sherry and wrestler Kola Kwariani going HAM at the track bar.
Rated 24 May 2019
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 06 May 2012
90
83rd
Strikingly structured heist movie may have lost some of its novelty value in the wake of its imitators, but still presents a teasing narrative which keeps the viewer on the back foot until the climax when all threads are tightly drawn together. Kubrick's controlled direction is served well by his cast of colorful characters; the film is also highlighted by uproarious fight sequence featuring real-life wrestler Kwariani. A solid harbinger of things to come from Kubrick.
Rated 06 May 2012
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
95th
Fast paced and involving crime thriller. Sterling Hayden spits out his dialog like a machine gun, and Marie Windsor makes a great femme fatale. Superb flick, with one of the best endings ever.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
giuseppeGiuseppe
Rated 13 Sep 2012
77
68th
Minus 5 for the dog.
Rated 13 Sep 2012
kavuKavu
Rated 01 Nov 2012
89
92nd
Great acting and superb writing to accompany the young Mr. Kubrick, who was already quite skilled.
Rated 01 Nov 2012
johnnydarkjohnnydark
Rated 15 Dec 2010
100
93rd
One of the best film noirs of all time, and hilariously dark humor, too! When are Sterling Hayden and Elisha Cook Jr not amazing?
Rated 15 Dec 2010
lexlex
Rated 30 Dec 2012
90
80th
Gripping, breezily paced, very tightly crafted and even philosophical. You really can't ask for much more out of a heist noir.
Rated 30 Dec 2012
stepsidewaysstepsideways
Rated 13 Nov 2007
91
76th
This early heist flick is astounding, Kubrick's greatest until another similarly entitled movie, the Shining, showed up in 1980. Noir fans and creepy-actor fans should be particularly eager to see sinister weasel Elisha Cook Jr. and wide-grimacing Timothy Carey in the same flick (though never together onscreen).
Rated 13 Nov 2007
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 25 Jun 2015
75
53rd
That dog. That FUCKING dog.
Rated 25 Jun 2015
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 10 Dec 2009
8
80th
As far as heist movies go, this is one of the best. You follow along with all the characters who in the 80 odd minute running time you get to know a great deal in their escapade. Hayden was a great leading man but he doesn't blow his fellow cast out of the water as they all hold their own. Kubrick can be thanked for that also as he strung it all together perfectly to make one of the great suspenseful atmospheres.
Rated 10 Dec 2009
woodoowoodoo
Rated 04 Sep 2014
90
82nd
Nobody's cooler than Sterling Hayden. Johnny Clay is probably my favorite noir protagonist ever, it's got one of my favorite ending lines ever and setting nearly the entire film in broad daylight gives it real energy.
Rated 04 Sep 2014
gattGatt
Rated 20 Aug 2009
98
94th
The scene with Timothy Carey talking to the parking attendant is just awesome.
Rated 20 Aug 2009
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 08 Apr 2022
85
80th
Ruthless noir/heist with a fractured timeline. For the fifties it has a surprisingly heartfelt depiction of a gay man, just watch Jay C. Flippen's eyes after he makes a pass at Sterling Hayden's character and gets rejected. I liked the horse>car>plane thing it had going on: starts at the racetrack/ends at the airport, horseshoe gets stuck in a tire. There seems to be this fear about the recent evolution of transportation, killing the horse and being undone by the machine that comes after.
Rated 08 Apr 2022
madmanMadMan
Rated 07 Sep 2007
85
52nd
Recently I revisited The Killing (1956), and I liked it a lot more than I previously did. The line "It isn't fair. I never had anybody but you. Not a real husband. Not even a man. Just a bad joke without a punch line" is a new favorite of mine, and its brutal irony and unwavering willingness to plumb the depths of human desperation makes it one of the more well regarded film noirs.
Rated 07 Sep 2007
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 10 Apr 2012
89
97th
As always, Kubrick delivers. One of the most engaging movies I've seen recently, which is especially impressive considering it's from 1956.
Rated 10 Apr 2012
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 30 May 2013
86
93rd
Way before we had Tarantino and his Reservoir Dogs, Kubrick crafted a marvelous piece of multifocal heist film, thrilling and seducing from the very first shot.
Rated 30 May 2013
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 30 Jul 2013
4
52nd
tightly edited with clever non-linearity, but the story just isn't all that interesting or meaningful. nor is it remotely kubrickian, hardly a glimmer of what might come. it's good noir...but nowhere near the director's best.
Rated 30 Jul 2013
bunkenBunken
Rated 24 Nov 2010
80
88th
Great Heist film... Kubrick leads us through the well planned race track robbery with precision and a sense of detail that is absolutely brilliant...
Rated 24 Nov 2010
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 08 Feb 2016
87
92nd
This is a classic film-noir with an original script. This is an early but still great film by Stanley Kubrick. Sterling Hayden and the rest of the cast give great performances in this film. The script revolves an exciting heist of a race track. I highly recommend this classic film.
Rated 08 Feb 2016
thebendsthebends
Rated 19 Aug 2017
97
97th
Stanley Kubrick's The Killing is a clever and brisk crime film with plenty of twists.
Rated 19 Aug 2017
caimancaiman
Rated 24 Feb 2011
90
92nd
A gripping, tense heist noir. This is the earliest heist film I've seen where the timeline jumps back and forth to show varying perspectives leading up to the big moment, and the way it's done here creates the perfect amount of tension. And the entire cast was great, but I especially loved Elisha Cook Jr. A great heist movie and one of the all time best film noirs. Kubrick's track record for excellence is unmatched.
Rated 24 Feb 2011
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 31 Mar 2014
50
49th
Most of the acting is stiff and uninspired. I liked the basic plan for stealing the racetrack money, but so many loose ends were left dangling that it narrowly succeeded. The ending was very weak, disappointing and entirely too tidy as they attempted to drive home the message that crime does not pay, but getting there mostly by happenstance. Maybe they should have named this movie "Karma's a bitch", or "Bad guys can't win". Sheesh!
Rated 31 Mar 2014
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 31 Jan 2009
5
96th
The best heist film ever made, and possibly Kubrick's best work. It blows Rififi's jewelry store heist sequence out of the water. The Killing is way ahead of its time on almost all fronts. I can't remember the last time I was so completely enthralled with a film from the first minute to the last. A monster flick.
Rated 31 Jan 2009
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 02 Mar 2012
86
79th
Early signs of Kubrick's brilliant directing skill. Tightly filmed sequences & thought-provoking dialogue with a compelling overlapping narrative that gives multiple perspectives of the events leading up to the heist. Comments on the power of fate/irony over planning and scheming make for an introspective noir. Not as iconoclastic as future Kubrick, but each quick look into the lives of folks involved in the robbery plot make it much more convincing by giving each character an authentic story.
Rated 02 Mar 2012
mykeMyke
Rated 13 Dec 2009
91
91st
One of the better heist films out there but the ending just kind of killed it (har har) for me.
Rated 13 Dec 2009
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 25 Mar 2019
70
57th
the seeping conjugal noir is nice. sweaty. all else is tight enough for a jolly ride
Rated 25 Mar 2019
amadeusAmadeus
Rated 05 Dec 2012
77
87th
first part is not brilliant but the second (climax) is great and Kubrick's montage apperently influenced Tarantino (Jackie Brown). don't forget Reservoir Dogs (mexican standoff) and The Dark Knight with Johnny's mask. surely one of the best heist movies ever made. with best ending. what a finale...
Rated 05 Dec 2012
timmotimmo
Rated 19 Jul 2009
90
66th
Spooky, perfectly made noir. It loses its luster after the first viewing, but that may be the point.
Rated 19 Jul 2009
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 14 Aug 2018
70
56th
Pleasant little test run of Kubrick's flair for character writing. Impressive that he refined those skills into Paths of Glory just one year later.
Rated 14 Aug 2018
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 02 Dec 2013
90
97th
The Killing is one of the best heist movies. Its manipulation of time and film form creates more tension and intrigue than the plot otherwise would or should, the attention to the individual characters allows for us to know and understand each one of them, and the heist scenes themselves are phenomenally shot. It's all wrapped up in a perfectly paced 83 minutes, and it's compelling, humorous, and a fantastic watch. If you like heist films, this is a must-see.
Rated 02 Dec 2013
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 02 May 2015
65
72nd
Kubrick's first good film.
Rated 02 May 2015
vincentevincente
Rated 19 Sep 2009
79
69th
null
Rated 19 Sep 2009
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 04 Dec 2012
79
38th
Decent thriller with good cinematography.
Rated 04 Dec 2012
joojooJooJoo
Rated 19 Nov 2008
5
80th
Absolute thrill.
Rated 19 Nov 2008
michaelhash2michaelhash2
Rated 05 Nov 2012
91
80th
90.500
Rated 05 Nov 2012
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 10 Mar 2020
81
78th
80.8
Rated 10 Mar 2020
kito1kito1
Rated 09 Mar 2018
60
47th
I could tell what would eventually happen, but it still got me hooked because of the gritty characters. The climax is chilling and intense, but the ending is illogical.
Rated 09 Mar 2018
marlinbrandoMarlinbrando
Rated 15 Sep 2010
77
43rd
Get your Kubrick on.
Rated 15 Sep 2010
neonmanNeonman
Rated 11 Apr 2013
68
32nd
A basic and kinda stock crime caper flick. Despite a rather static style, this is an effective and well-detailed thriller with no wasteful scenes or plot elements -- it's just too bad about the let-down that is the contrived and ridiculous climax.
Rated 11 Apr 2013
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 18 Feb 2010
90
80th
A true masterpiece. The direction is wonderful (Check out the fantastic lighting), Sterling Hayden is great, it's extremely exciting, the ending is phenomenal (My mouth dropped open and I was practically screaming at my TV) and the heist is plain awesome to watch. My favorite Kubrick so far. "Eh, what's the difference?"
Rated 18 Feb 2010
shaunksshaunks
Rated 11 Oct 2012
79
74th
An underrated but great movie.
Rated 11 Oct 2012
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 02 Mar 2008
74
58th
# 528
Rated 02 Mar 2008
staryarabbistaryarabbi
Rated 15 Jan 2013
50
26th
the intriguing story is okay, but George's wife is a very shallow and caricaturized charakter which at last limits the movie into a simple thriller without powerful characters.
Rated 15 Jan 2013
omeremreomeremre
Rated 29 Jun 2020
55
21st
stanley kubrick, jean-pierre melville'in suç filmlerini hatırımda daha iyi konuma getirdi.
Rated 29 Jun 2020
obdurateObdurate
Rated 17 Apr 2021
80
67th
Definitely interesting to see earlier Kubrick before his style really clicked and he went on to become one of the GOATs. It's a suspenseful movie from the opening scene, where the music is already blaring, and it maintains that. I wouldn't say that it's the most substantial story or the best heist movie, but it keeps things going at a quick pace and makes you wonder what's going to happen occasionally.
Rated 17 Apr 2021
hotsakehotsake
Rated 28 Feb 2023
68
69th
This had a slight Twilight Zone feel to it. I really didn't like the narration but I enjoyed the story, acting, and structure quite a bit.
Rated 28 Feb 2023
yiannosYiannos
Rated 23 Nov 2016
78
89th
Although not a truly definitive work by any means, this early Kubrick film about a bungled heist shown from multiple perspectives was a clear influence on Reservoir Dogs and remains the first real showcase of his great talent. Working with a solid cast of character actors and a tightly written script, Kubrick creates a tense and taut crime thriller that is simultaneously intricate and economical, possessing a scope far beyond the standard noirs of its time. Shame about the voiceovers though.
Rated 23 Nov 2016
jborreganajborregana
Rated 18 Apr 2024
90
78th
mohanmohan
Rated 20 Nov 2010
88
39th
The writing was very good - camera and music aided the story - direction & acting were good - but somehow the end, especially how the different threads were tied together - left me with wanting more - maybe a bit more prolonged emphatic drama with stronger knots tying the various pieces together.. This movie is like the poorer version of "The Asphalt Jungle (1950)" 'http://www.criticker.com/film/The_Asphalt_Jungle/ - having almost the same screenplay but much much more effective & powerful.
Rated 20 Nov 2010
classicstar2ClassicStar2
Rated 02 Jan 2024
73
94th
Great early picture from Kubrick
Rated 02 Jan 2024
neatmanateeneatmanatee
Rated 03 May 2010
86
76th
This was partly a comedy, partly a drama, I watched it many years ago, just remember that I basically liked it a lot, some really fun moments of irony, I recommend you watch it.
Rated 03 May 2010
elmakebabielmakebabi
Rated 06 Feb 2012
89
96th
FUCK THE MONEY!
Rated 06 Feb 2012
ocelotOcelot
Rated 25 Mar 2014
70
73rd
Exceptionally bland by Kubrick standards, but fairly so by any. A fine watch, but I found it didn't really pick up until the heist itself.
Rated 25 Mar 2014
catscandalCatScandal
Rated 11 Nov 2010
61
71st
It's a very solid heist film, but it doesn't even approach the grandeur and character of his later films.
Rated 11 Nov 2010
ccslickerccslicker
Rated 08 Jun 2023
90
68th
Sterling Hayden is a completely mesmerizing screen presence in a captivating, anxiety-inducing noir
Rated 08 Jun 2023
liliroseLilirose
Rated 25 Jun 2016
70
34th
Non il mio genere di film, ma comunque interessante e con un finale indimenticabile
Rated 25 Jun 2016
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 26 May 2019
70
53rd
Maurice: "You have my sympathies, then. You have not yet learned that in this life you have to be like everyone else - the perfect mediocrity; no better, no worse. Individuality's a monster and it must be strangled in it's cradle to make our friends feel confident. You know, I've often thought that the gangster and the artist are the same in the eyes of the masses. They are admired and hero-worshipped, but there is always present underlying wish to see them destroyed at the peak of their glory."
Rated 26 May 2019
redactedredacted
Rated 11 Aug 2013
74
56th
Solid enough. Lacks any real adventure in the characters, (aside from the impossible to understand Kola Kwariani) leaning on the plot to hold up the film. It does enough, despite a slow first third. Picked up well during the heist/post-heist sequence. Could have arrived at the same ending in a stronger fashion.
Rated 11 Aug 2013
metropicalmetropical
Rated 16 Sep 2011
90
73rd
excellent!
Rated 16 Sep 2011
theyshoot08theyshoot08
Rated 19 Dec 2008
70
40th
596
Rated 19 Dec 2008
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 01 Mar 2009
88
63rd
Good early Kubrick. Nice touchs throughout with a satisfying ending. Recommended.
Rated 01 Mar 2009
mushamb0mushamb0
Rated 31 Oct 2022
80
15th
There's nothing 'wrong' with this film by any means, perhaps I viewed with too high of initial expectations?
Rated 31 Oct 2022
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 13 Dec 2014
74
52nd
I found the narration to be a little grating, and somewhat distracting - the structure of the film is interesting but it leads to a lot of annoying interrupting voiceover. The film deals in semi-stock characters but it's these performances which elevate the film too, Sterling Hayden is crazy good.
Rated 13 Dec 2014
stanthecaddystanthecaddy
Rated 22 Jan 2010
84
72nd
"The Killing" showcases Kubrick's continued evolution as a filmmaker. The story is solid, and the cast is very good. The narrative structure is initially a bit disorienting but, once the players and the stakes are established, it's an exciting ride.
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