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The film has drawn comparisons to the 1967 film Le Samouraï. [24] [25] [26] Accolades [ edit ] Year

Bradshaw, Peter (September 3, 2023). "The Killer review – terrific David Fincher thriller about a philosophising hitman". The Guardian. Archived from the original on September 3, 2023 . Retrieved September 3, 2023.Lattanzio, Ryan (September 3, 2023). " 'The Killer' Review: David Fincher Executes a Sleek If Small Michael Fassbender Thriller Armed with Existential Futility". IndieWire. Archived from the original on September 3, 2023 . Retrieved September 3, 2023. Bilmes, Alex (October 27, 2023). "David Fincher's 'The Killer' Review: Off-Target". Esqiure . Retrieved November 11, 2023. Fassbender is smart and stylish in the role, giving us a quiet but weighty performance that leans into the lone-wolf necessities of this perverse line of work. At times, he seems like someone we could find likable if we met him on the street; in other moments, his ruthless brutality is on full display. Tilda Swinton has a small part in the film, but it's nevertheless a pivotal one, and she perfectly embodies the qualities of wise and seasoned yet resigned. To give anything further away about her character would be a spoiler, but it’s a delight to see her show up in this story, even for just a scene. Another short-but-sweet appearance in The Killer comes from a less likely source: BBC journalist Fiona Bruce, an interesting bit of casting but nevertheless a good one. Her performance is natural and nuanced for the few minutes we get with her. The Killer murdered everyone involved in the plot to kill him— from other assassins to a taxi driver — but he kept Claybourne alive. It’s possible The Killer didn’t kill Claybourne because he was hesitant about his commitment as an assassin. His dedication was called into question and, despite his meticulousness in performing his job, The Killer missed his target. But his hesitance in killing Claybourne has less to do with no longer wanting to do his job and more about leaving a billionaire in his debt. Despite his wealth and resources, Claybourne appears somewhat pathetic, dressing like a younger version of himself and clinging to materials and status symbols of the "cryptobro" archetype.

In November 2007, it was reported that David Fincher would be directing an adaptation of the Matz French comic book The Killer, with Allesandro Camon writing the script, Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment producing, and Paramount Pictures distributing. [7] By February 2021, Fincher had taken the project to Netflix, where he had signed an overall deal, with Andrew Kevin Walker now writing the script and Michael Fassbender circling the lead role. [5] By June, it was reported that Fincher was planning to begin filming in November 2021 in Paris, with cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt. [8] Tilda Swinton joined the cast in October. [9] Filming [ edit ] Grobar, Matt (August 30, 2023). "Netflix Sets Fall Movie Release Dates For 'The Killer', 'Pain Hustlers', 'Sly', Wes Anderson's 'The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 30, 2023 . Retrieved August 30, 2023.a b "The Killer". La Biennale di Venezia. July 11, 2023. Archived from the original on July 25, 2023 . Retrieved August 12, 2023. Pierce, Nev (October 10, 2023). "Making A Murderer: On Set Of The Killer With David Fincher". Empire (magazine) . Retrieved November 11, 2023. Fleming, Michael (November 1, 2007). "Paramount, Fincher catch Killer". Variety. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023 . Retrieved November 9, 2021.

The New York Times was less positive, with Manohla Dargis unmoved by character and plot but nonetheless impressed by the talents of Fincher and Fassbender. "The character is boring and so is this movie, but like the supremely skilled Fincher, who can't help but make images that hold your gaze even as your mind wanders, Fassbender does keep you watching." [23] Kreps, Daniel (February 3, 2023). "Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Compose Score for David Fincher's Next Film 'The Killer' ". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 17, 2023 . Retrieved July 17, 2023. a b Kroll, Justin (February 24, 2021). "David Fincher Reunites with His Seven Screenwriter for Feature Adaptation of The Killer at Netflix; Michael Fassbender Circling Lead Role". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021 . Retrieved February 24, 2021. Award-winning director David Fincher will film The Killer in Chicago area". Reel Chicago. January 21, 2022. Archived from the original on January 29, 2022 . Retrieved January 29, 2022.Terming it a "horribly addictive samurai procedural," Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian wrote that the film is "entertainingly absurd and yet the pure conviction and deadpan focus that Fassbender and Fincher bring to this ballet of anonymous professionalism makes it very enjoyable." [21] IndieWire's Ryan Lattanzio found it "as unfeeling as any Fincher thriller, at once predictable in its simplicity but also strangely daring because of it". [22] In a statement on the acquisition, Berry shared that Mare of Easttown is one of her “favourite series of the last ten years,” and she therefore “could not have asked for a better home” for Adamtine.