Killers

They say film critics derive more pleasure from reviewing a bad film than a good film. I’m not sure I agree with that because not only do you have to sit through dross like Killers but then you have to waste further minutes of your life reviewing it. The fact that Killers was not screened for critics before its initial release is hardly a surprise. They knew they had a turkey on their hands and were obviously delaying the negative reviews for as long as possible. So, is it really that bad? For me, I just found it tired and clichéd. Where is the originality going in these types of films? Fans would say why fix a winning formula no doubt, but is this formula really a winner when it’s this unimaginative? Killers is a True Lies-ish tale of Spencer (Ashton Kutcher), a contract killer, who after having enough of that particular profession, packs it all in and settles down with non-risk taker Jen (Katherine Heigl), who is oblivious to his past. However, before long a number of Spencer’s old colleagues are after him due to a bounty on his head. So, thrills and laughs abound then? Not a bit of it and the chemistry between Kutcher and Heigl is less than zero. Heigl has just about avoided popping up in rubbish like this so far so we’ll give her the benefit of the doubt for the moment. I’m sure there is an audience for this film somewhere, but I’d assume they have AK posters on their walls.

The OC Film Sting Final Verdict
Ashton Kutcher as a contract killer? At least there’s one laugh in the film then. Rating: 2/10