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Kill Bobby Z

Original title: The Death and Life of Bobby Z
  • 2007
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
16K
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Laurence Fishburne, Paul Walker, and Olivia Wilde in Kill Bobby Z (2007)
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A DEA agent provides former Marine Tim Kearney with a way out of his prison sentence: impersonate Bobby Z, a recently deceased drug dealer, in a hostage switch with a crime lord.A DEA agent provides former Marine Tim Kearney with a way out of his prison sentence: impersonate Bobby Z, a recently deceased drug dealer, in a hostage switch with a crime lord.A DEA agent provides former Marine Tim Kearney with a way out of his prison sentence: impersonate Bobby Z, a recently deceased drug dealer, in a hostage switch with a crime lord.

  • Director
    • John Herzfeld
  • Writers
    • Bob Krakower
    • Larry Schapiro
    • Don Winslow
  • Stars
    • Paul Walker
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Olivia Wilde
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Herzfeld
    • Writers
      • Bob Krakower
      • Larry Schapiro
      • Don Winslow
    • Stars
      • Paul Walker
      • Laurence Fishburne
      • Olivia Wilde
    • 44User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos6

    Bobby Z aka "The Death and Life of Bobby Z"
    Trailer 1:15
    Bobby Z aka "The Death and Life of Bobby Z"
    Bobby Z: Better Than Bobby
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    Bobby Z: Better Than Bobby
    Bobby Z: Better Than Bobby
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    Bobby Z: Better Than Bobby
    Bobby Z: I'm In Rehabilitation
    Clip 2:10
    Bobby Z: I'm In Rehabilitation
    Bobby Z: Shut Up And Get Up
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    Bobby Z: Shut Up And Get Up
    Bobby Z: Seduction
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    Bobby Z: Seduction
    Bobby Z: Three Time Loser
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    Bobby Z: Three Time Loser

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    Paul Walker
    Paul Walker
    • Tim Kearney
    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Tad Grusza
    Olivia Wilde
    Olivia Wilde
    • Elizabeth
    Jason Flemyng
    Jason Flemyng
    • Brian
    Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine
    • Johnson
    Joaquim de Almeida
    Joaquim de Almeida
    • Don Huertero
    J.R. Villarreal
    J.R. Villarreal
    • Kit
    Jason Lewis
    Jason Lewis
    • Bobby Z
    Jacob Vargas
    Jacob Vargas
    • Jorge Escobar
    Michael Bowen
    Michael Bowen
    • Duke
    M.C. Gainey
    M.C. Gainey
    • Boom Boom
    Josh Stewart
    Josh Stewart
    • Monk
    Margo Martindale
    Margo Martindale
    • Macy
    Raymond J. Barry
    Raymond J. Barry
    • Stanley
    • (as Raymond Barry)
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    • Mexican Detective
    Pat Miletich
    • Rojas
    • (as Patrick Miletich)
    Chuck Liddell
    Chuck Liddell
    • Maddog
    Oleg Taktarov
    Oleg Taktarov
    • Oleg
    • Director
      • John Herzfeld
    • Writers
      • Bob Krakower
      • Larry Schapiro
      • Don Winslow
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    User reviews44

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    6jaxmk1

    Ok

    I don't know if the story was intended like that but for half a movie things are vaygly explained to the point one would think the movie is bad, even dough everything is explained I believe they could have done that differently. There are some scenes where Director, John Herzfeld, was careless and it shows for example the relationship between the main character and the boy progress very unrealistic and rushed. More love could have gone in the script.

    What can we say about the actors, legends. Paul Walker is right at home with the character, Laurence Fishburne is a bit out of his usual role here, but he manages it just fine and Olivia Wilde my God that Olivia Wilde's beauty is simply unmatched back in those days, she fits the role greatly and is not just show and no go, she does great.

    There are very little special effects here and are all practical effects so that's a plus, but the camera work is average at best, some poor angle choices and camera stills, there are a couple of "that will do's" here and there.

    This is a pizza movie in any day of the week, I don't think it's a weekend movie.

    Enjoy!!
    7eonianskr

    Macho man Paul Walker strikes again

    Let me just start off by saying that i am quite an admirer of Paul Walker even thou he is not such a good actor i kinda like his style, this particular film had in my opinion a horrible script and a lot of pieces that didn't fit at all but it was really entertaining at least for my part. I gave it a 7, even thou i think i might have over rated it,the actress thou that played Elizabeth, i don't know her name yet but i will check it out after i post this comment, is a complete knock - out and i would see this film again just for another glimpse at her beauty-full face.

    In an other of business i was quite surprised by the distribution of Lawrance Fishbourne in a secondary part like the one he had, i consider him a pretty good actor, a lot better than "macho man" Paul Walker.

    In the end i'm just gonna say that i think they casted P. Walker just because he is a good "moaner" seeing him doing almost the same "battle sounds" in every film he had played in GrrrAAaarRRr (watch and listen closely). Cya
    8stanman90048

    This was fun

    I saw this movie last night at a special screening for audience feedback. Paul Walker really can act - I was pleasantly surprised. I originally thought he was only cast for his looks, but can see he has good acting abilities.

    Movie was funny, worked well and I enjoyed it. The action scene in the kitchen was great and intense, kept me on the edge of my seat.

    Lawrence Fishburn - as always - great! He's a solid actor and his role as the DEA Agent worked perfectly.

    Paul's pretty love interest (Olivia Wilde from the OC)chemistry was lacking.

    Chuck Liddell, although was only in the beginning of the movie was convincing. There was also a girl named Ashley who I would have like to see more of. She's hot!

    The kid looks like he'll have a career ahead of him. The relationship between the kid and Paul Walker worked well and was believable. Not sure where I've seen him before, but he may have a promising career.

    I liked the sequence of the movie - it starts with a mystery and the flashback kept me trying to figure out what was going to happen next. I liked the movie can't wait to see on see it on the big screen. Hope if comes out soon.
    5netzwelter

    Straight to Video

    There is nothing much to be too excited of at this movie, but still entertaining. I wonder why it made its way to the silver screen because it's not better than dozens of Straight to Video productions. Storywise, you will get nothing more than you'd also get if you rent a Jean-Claude Van Damme Film. Same goes for "character development". There are some nice shootouts and fights, but nothing remarkable. It sometimes feels as if you were watching a film from the seventies: there is nothing really stylish or spectacular in the action scenes. Although it feels good to see movie that doesn't use the much common and enough-seen style of today's action flicks, the way this film shows the action seems out-dated. Also the film's pace should be higher, again it feels 70s-ish. As usual these days, there are some nice twists and turns in the story. Paul Walker does a decent job, but not as convincing as in "Running Scared". Laurence Fishburne he fails to put any life in his bad guy role. I am not impressed of Olivia Wilde in the leading female role. At least she tries hard to be more than decorative. 5/10
    6lastliberal

    Beat by a loser.

    To see Thirteen (Olivia Wilde) from House makes the movie a "must-see" all by itself. But there is much more promise in this film with action star Paul Walker, and the ever popular Laurence Fishburne.

    Walker is playing this drug dealer and is trying to get Fishburne's partner back. You know, what can go wrong, will go wrong. Now, he is on his own.

    The name of the game here is action. From the first scene, we see Tim/Bobby (Walker) getting in trouble, and it never stops. After an exciting horse/motorcycle chase, he takes off with his (Bobby's) son. He has the feds, the drug lords, and a biker gang after him. Not a good bet to survive, but he is an ex-Marine. Never bet against the Marines.

    Don't expect anything more than fast action and you will not be disappointed.

    Joaquim de Almeida, who you should remember as Bucho in Desperado, is the bad guy here.

    I can forgive anything director John Herzfeld does in this film as I am forever grateful for his introduction of the hot Charlize Theron in 2 Days in the Valley.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Initially, the film was going to be released theatrically by Warner Bros., who have a first look deal with Millennium Films, but after the film tested poorly, WB decided to pass. Sony picked it up as a direct-to-video feature.
    • Goofs
      At the ranch, one of the characters refers to a horse as the progeny of Red Rum. Red Rum did not sire any offspring as he was a gelding.
    • Quotes

      Tad Gruzsa: You know why you're here.

      Tim Kearney: Probably cuz you want me to roll over on somebody, right?

      Tad Gruzsa: Wrong, we don't want you to roll over on somebody. We want you to be somebody.

      Tim Kearney: That's what my mom used to say!

    • Alternate versions
      The European versions of this film open and close with a hippie played by Bruce Dern talking about the death and life of Bobby Z. The US version does not have these scenes which open and bookend the movie.
    • Soundtracks
      Thing About Me
      Written by David Dearmon

      Performed by Calvin Scott

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    • Release date
      • April 20, 2007 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Millennium Media
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bobby Z
    • Filming locations
      • Island Way, Dana Point, California, USA(Bridge Tim jumps from at the end)
    • Production companies
      • Millennium Films
      • Eclectic Pictures
      • Equity Pictures Medienfonds GmbH & Co. KG IV
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    • Budget
      • $22,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $413,454
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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