Kill Kill Faster Faster
Posted on 20. Sep, 2008 by Serina in Independent Films
So while hitting the net, I happened to come across a film that had some real mixed reviews and not a lot of publicity. Kill Kill Faster Faster is definitely a film noir that has every reason to be speculative on. Gareth Maxwell Roberts shows us a story about a man named Joey “One Way”(played by Gil Bellows) who is just released from prison. While in prison he had composed a play on his crime written in play form. Hollywood agent Maxie (Esai Morales) has decided to turn this into a big time Hollywood deal and brinks Joey into the business to rewrite the story for more audience appeal. It is here that he meets Maxie’s arm candy “Fleur”(Lisa Ray)whom has been a fan of Joeys for some time. Joey and Fleur start a torrid love affair, during which, Joey explores more of himself and searches for a reconciliation for a crime he has never forgiven himself for. Will this affair lead to anything more, and will Joey ever get the reconciliation he so desperately needs? Only watching this movie will tell.
So there is a it of familiarity with this film, such as the same type of prison theme you see time and time again. Shaun Parkes plays Joey’s cell mate, and though enjoyable to watch is very cliche’. Not to mention Gil Bellows’ performance feeling very reminiscent of Mickey Rourke’s character in Bullit. Visually there are some really nice scenes artistically but not enough that will keep you entertained. The writing also is a bit drab, trying to be philosophical but coming off as dribble and out of place. The music does add to the effects though as most of it is taken from the Blue Notes and gives some added ambiance. But overall the theme is predictable and the story pretty much tells its ending all throughout which gives the viewer a bit of a letdown.
I would definitely say to rent this one and check it out if you’re in the mood for a semi moody noir but don’t go in with high expectations. There are some pretty good scenes and semi solid writing but overall a 4.5 out of 10 because it is a theme that is played out and has been played better and a bit predictable.
simon
May 17th, 2009
this looks like a decent flick. thanks for the review!
strangefeelings
Jun 13th, 2009
Interesting review of the film. I have just watched it and I have to say, I was quite imprisoned, considering that I am a “movieholic” and a fan of noir movies and seen a lot of them. After watching it the theme kept me into a cloudy atmosphere for some time,as you are right the theme has been played before, but there’s something about this performance that keeps the audience up : the expectence of the unexpected! You expect the main character to be an outlaw and influence lives on the backstreets of conscience, instead Joe influences Fleur to take “the right path, by going back to her daughter. We expect him to kill her, instead you know who does it….., and the ending is quite fascinating as we find out who killed Kimba ,too….. and the torrid affair leaves you breathless as they both explore themselves….I’d give and 8.5 from 10. Great stuff!
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Steven
Jun 26th, 2010
This film is a collection of every cliche and predictable story element that one would expect from a creative team that have probably never watched a decent film noir or have any film culture except for 1980’s horror films. It is actually quite funny because you can loose yourself in the plot along with the writing and the writer (hahahah).