Righteous Kill

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Ron T @Ron750 Jan 28 I can't give this an accurate review because I only watched it for 15 minutes. I had an inkling that I wouldn't like the movie with the glorification of target practice in the beginning of the movie. I find it disconcerting that Hollywood that always opposes the right to bear arms for law abiding citizens, and is afraid of firearms, seems fascinated by firearms. Real LEOs take firearms seriously and don't take using them in self defense lightly. I had a friend that was killed in the line of duty, because he hesitated when confronted with taking another human's life. When the movie jumps into the cops becoming vigilantes in 10 minutes with almost no background motivation it became ludicrous. The same characters that they are killing are the ones they support having no bail in real life. I grew up in NYC. I left in 1978, the era of Death Wish and Taxi Driver. Those movies built up to the vigilantism. De Niro should be ashamed when you juxtapose this movie to Taxi Driver. See more Melissa L @Agent99 Jan 17 De Niro and Pacino had excellent performances, and the plot was strong...and believable. I didn't see the end coming. Forget about the critics, particularly if you like De Niro and Pacino. It's worth your time. See more Ian R Dec 12 I expected something good from a film with Dr Niro and Pacino. I was let down. Aside from a threadbare plot, the two of them trying to overcome their age was pathetic. A bad movie with a cast only in it for the paycheck. Don't bother with it. See more Daniel S Nov 26 Righteous Kill delivers an entertaining crime thriller despite clear flaws. Many viewers enjoy the experience even while recognizing limited award potential. The main draw comes from Robert De Niro and Al Pacino sharing extended screen time, a rare pairing that carries strong audience appeal. Director Jon Avnet builds a dark and tense atmosphere with a focus on mystery. The plot introduces several twists. Some twists follow predictable patterns, others add genuine suspense. Consistent tension keeps attention high and supports repeat viewing, especially for viewers who track narrative details. The most effective element involves role reversal. De Niro plays an aggressive and impulsive cop. Pacino adopts a controlled and restrained presence. This switch creates a fresh dynamic and raises engagement. Their on screen interaction drives pacing and energy. John Leguizamo adds conflict as a sharp and confrontational detective. Carla Gugino provides a polished presence. Curtis Jackson appears briefly and avoids overstaying his screen time. The script lacks depth and refined structure. Certain details perform better in execution than on the page, including the use of nicknames and morally ambiguous characters. The tone stays tense and ethically conflicted, which supports the overall narrative direction. The emotional impact falls short during the final act. The climactic moments aim for intensity yet fail to reach full emotional range. Despite this, the film avoids boredom and maintains steady engagement from start to finish. Righteous Kill delivers a solid suspense experience fueled by strong performances from two iconic actors. Fans of De Niro and Pacino gain clear value from their interaction and shared presence. The film works best as an entertaining thriller driven by performance rather than storytelling depth. See more Farah R. @Farah Oct 18 With two household names in the lead, one would expect this to be a better movie. Righteous Kill is incoherent and downright boring. Pacino and DiNero were both shockingly bad, and the plot twist ending came outta nowhere. See more Brian G Sep 29 Some top notch acting performances from both De Niro & Pacino and a much better film than the ratings suggest. See more Read all reviews

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