Very predictable with not much of a trick at the end. The beginning was very clumsy, even embarrassing, direction and not being able to grasp a good performance out of any of his actors, even the much under-rated Sean Young. Mr. Esposito later saved any interest in the movie. Cable then the video store is where this belongs, the director should watch Chinatown. Dallas offers much for a real noir, but this is not it. It is hard for a new director to engage this kind of film with any originality. The genre has been repeated many times , yet it is still valid. Walter Mosely can do it by writing. Donald Goines did it. Polanski did it. The Usual Suspects did it. Time is one thing, but realizing place, a real understanding of local, is another.
A Killer Within
2004
Action / Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller
A Killer Within
2004
Action / Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller
Plot summary
Addison Terrill, a former district attorney now in a lucrative private practice, has what seems to be the perfect life. But life as he knows it is turned upside down when he arrives home from work late one night to find his wife brutally murdered and his son unconscious in critical condition at the hospital. Now, fingered as a suspect by the police, Addison must race to find the real killer and prove his innocence before it's too late.
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Not very good.
Average thriller with decent acting
I got the pre-screener of this DVD, being a huge Ben Browder fan, and let me just say that he was my favorite part of this film.
For obviously such a small budgeted film, I think the producers did well getting the cast that they got.
It looks pretty good, and at least you can tell this was shot on film. The plot reminds me of something you might have wacthed in the 80's.
It's not gonna win any awards, but the acting is above standard, and there are some nice touches, such as crane shots and fight sequences that play well.
If you like any of these actors(C Thomas Howell, Sean Young, Dedee Pfieffer), it's worth the rental. The underused Giancarlo Esposito is the "stand out". I wish we would see more of him these days.
Typical thriller with a twist at the end.
A 6 out of 10.