68 Kill

Good novel, butchered but bad screenplay. Fine casting on this film couldn't save the movie and actors from a treacherous screenplay. They could have cast a bunch of cats with the lack of direction this film had. Good cinematography and editing can not save this director from failing the craft.

I had never heard about the 2017 movie "68 Kill" from writer and director Trent Haaga before now in 2022, as I sat down to watch it. So needless to say that I wasn't sure what to expect, nor did I know what I was in for here.

The movie's cover/poster was the initial thing that lured me in, as it had a comic book-like quality to it. And of course, with it being a movie that I hadn't already seen, of course I opted to sit down and watch "68 Kill".

Well, let me just say that "68 Kill" is an odd movie. Sure, it was enjoyable enough and watchable, but you have to know that you are in for a rather bizarre thrill ride. I think that there is no middle ground with "68 Kill", you either like or dislike it. I liked it, because it was oddly out there and unique.

The storyline is pretty straight forward at its core. But there is just so many random things going on throughout the course of the movie, that it is rather impossible to actually figure out what it around the upcoming bend. And on that account, then writer Trent Haaga definitely managed to churn out something memorable and unique.

There is a good amount of violence and bloodshed throughout the course of "68 Kill", and that was certainly something that I was enjoying, because it wasn't something I was expecting from a movie such as this. Again, the elements of not knowing what lies ahead plays to the advantage of the movie.

"68 Kill" had a good cast ensemble, and I wasn't familiar with the cast in the movie, and that is something I enjoy when I watch movies. I will say that Matthew Grey Gubler, playing Chip, definitely carried the movie quite well with his performance.

If you want to watch something that is out of the ordinary, then you certainly should give "68 Kill" a chance, if you have the opportunity to watch it. I was genuinely entertained by the curve ball storyline.

While it was enjoyable and watchable, I don't think that "68 Kill" is a movie that can support more than a single viewing though.

My rating of "68 Kill" lands on a six out of ten stars.

It is a movie about a guy who falls in love with a girl and then finds out she is not all like he thinks she is.

Maybe the story-line is something we have always seen before but this movie took it to new levels. The starting of the movie was perfect even the middle part at the end I was kind of getting disappointed but it soon changed. It had all these good kind of thrilling scenes, unexpected scenarios etc. The ending was good and unpredictable. The actress who did Liza did a very good job. Altogether it was an action packed movie good for a one time watch.

Yes I would ask you guys to just check it out.

Notable Acting

Annalynne McCord

Matthew Gray Gubler famous for his acting the movies 500 days of summer and many more

My Rating 7/10

A wonderful film full of energy, verve, humour and great characters. Despite the constant mayhem and fun Mr Haaga also manages to include some strong feminist commentary – love all of the gender reversal stuff – and a sub text about what the dollar is really all about, in both the title and the theme that all money has blood on it.

This film mixes a heady concoction of the best bits of Tarantino, Rob Zombie( not a lot of "best bits" to choose from I'll admit ) John Walters and Stuart Gordon but produces an original film that represents another step forward for the genre craftsman Mr Haaga to add to his excellent work on "Deadgirl" and "Cheap Thrills".

Love the direction, cinematography, script and soundtrack and the film feels very much a cohesive and satisfying whole. The performances are very strong – with Matthew Gray Gubler becoming the indie comedy thriller leading man of choice - a post John Waters era James Stewart "everyman" who you automatically like and want to succeed. AnnaLyne McCord gives another remarkable performance, proving that women can be incredibly strong and sexy without being exploited or reverting to a femme fatale stereotype. It's great that Ms McCord has opted for much edgier material than her earlier CV would have automatically lead to ( maybe as the young foil to Cameron Diaz in some lousy rom-com or some such?) She has a feline, reptilian beauty that is perfectly matched to the role she plays here ( she was also stunning in "Excision".) Who knows what she is capable of if someone produces the roles for her? Sheila Vand ( after her performance in "A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" ) is also becoming a very interesting screen presence and Alisha Boe is a heart meltingly sweet in her role who almost, but not quite, makes us forget Ms McCord when she is off screen. So brilliant casting Mr Haaga as well.

I enjoyed the entire movie from start to finish but I have to say that a couple of the set piece scenes deserve to become cult classics in their own right. The "Pop Music " scene ( particularly in the context of what just happened in the film ) is hilarious and deserves to join the pantheon of those in car music movie moments such as the "Wayne's World" Bohemian Rhapsody" episode and the "Trailer scene" is approaching the family meal time scene in the original "Texas Chainsaw Massacre " for creepy fun.

Deserves to gain a cult following and I can't wait to see more from the director/writer and cast.

Good movie with a relatively unpredictable story. entertaining and dark fun (1 viewing)