Killing Gunther
- 2017
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- 1h 32m
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4.8/10
16K
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A group of eccentric assassins are fed up with Gunther, the world's greatest hitman, and decide to kill him, but their plan turns into a series of bungled encounters as Gunther seems to alwa... Read allA group of eccentric assassins are fed up with Gunther, the world's greatest hitman, and decide to kill him, but their plan turns into a series of bungled encounters as Gunther seems to always be one step ahead.A group of eccentric assassins are fed up with Gunther, the world's greatest hitman, and decide to kill him, but their plan turns into a series of bungled encounters as Gunther seems to always be one step ahead.
Dave 'Squatch' Ward
- Kolvalchik
- (as David 'Squatch' Ward)
- Director
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It's what you can call a marmite movie, you either love it or hate it. Best to watch with some friends, having some nibbles and beers.
I felt entertained and had a good time, never expected it to be an Oscar contestant
This is a really funny movie all the way through to Arnie singing a country music song in the end cedits.
I did sort of assume that this was another 'use the star to market the film and not really have them in it' job and it did look like that for a long time. Arnie isn't in the film until the 67 minute mark but after that he is pretty much a constant.
However the actual movie up until Arnie is really good and gets better once he appears. Its supposed to be silly and it does have some great over the top moments. Arnie also delivers a bunch of his famous one liners (greatest hits style) as well.
I think those that didn't enjoy it maybe missed the point.
Have fun, they obviously did!
I did sort of assume that this was another 'use the star to market the film and not really have them in it' job and it did look like that for a long time. Arnie isn't in the film until the 67 minute mark but after that he is pretty much a constant.
However the actual movie up until Arnie is really good and gets better once he appears. Its supposed to be silly and it does have some great over the top moments. Arnie also delivers a bunch of his famous one liners (greatest hits style) as well.
I think those that didn't enjoy it maybe missed the point.
Have fun, they obviously did!
My advice: if you are about to see this, start with low expectations and don't expect too many scenes with Arnold. All scenes with him are just hilarious and will reward you if you're an Arnie-fan.
This movie definitely does not try to take itself serious. It is a nicely shot comedy, with action and familiar faces.
And has a great ending accompanied with even greater ending credits.
Wait and listen to the ending credits songs and you will be positively surprised.
8/10 for the effort and the truly funny moments with Arnold.
This movie definitely does not try to take itself serious. It is a nicely shot comedy, with action and familiar faces.
And has a great ending accompanied with even greater ending credits.
Wait and listen to the ending credits songs and you will be positively surprised.
8/10 for the effort and the truly funny moments with Arnold.
Killing Arnold
This film could have been so much better if Arnold Schwarzenegger was in the film through out it as opposed to just squished in at the end as some grand reveal. Plus as you already know the trailer spoils the heck out of the Schwarzenegger reveal, but you can't blame the trailer because they knew people would be more likely to watch a B-film if they knew a big star was in it. Long story short, editing hurts the film.
This film could have been so much better if Arnold Schwarzenegger was in the film through out it as opposed to just squished in at the end as some grand reveal. Plus as you already know the trailer spoils the heck out of the Schwarzenegger reveal, but you can't blame the trailer because they knew people would be more likely to watch a B-film if they knew a big star was in it. Long story short, editing hurts the film.
Is it utterly ridiculous? Absolutely. But there were plenty of laugh out loud moments, and that's the most important thing in a comedy, no?
Give it 15 minutes, if you haven't laughed by then it's not for you...but I have a feeling you'll be laughing.
Give it 15 minutes, if you haven't laughed by then it's not for you...but I have a feeling you'll be laughing.
Did you know
- TriviaTaran Killam and Cobie Smulders are married in real life.
- GoofsWhen Sanaa tells her story and they show her shooting a guy in a jeep, her sniper rifle doesn't even twitch. Such a weapon would have significant, visible recoil and a heavy shock to her shoulder when firing an actual bullet.
- Crazy credits"Gunther will return in The Gunther Who Loved Me (if this movie makes any money)"
- ConnectionsFeatured in Conan: 'Weird Al' Yankovic/Taran Killam/Solomon Georgio (2017)
- SoundtracksJump The Gun
Written & Performed by Taylor Killam
Recorded by Samuel Drake McAulay
Courtesy of Imagem/FTV
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- Matando a Gunther
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- Gross worldwide
- $197,616
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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