Richard Linklater's 'Hit Man' Divides Critics with Genre-Blending Approach
The Netflix film, starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona, merges comedy, romance, and noir but leaves some viewers unsatisfied.
- 'Hit Man' explores the duality of identity through the story of a faux contract killer.
- Critics are split on the film's effectiveness, with some praising its chemistry and others finding it lacking in depth.
- Linklater and Powell co-wrote the script, inspired by a true story but heavily fictionalized.
- The film's distribution on Netflix has sparked discussions about modern viewing habits and theatrical experiences.
- Linklater's next projects include a long-term adaptation of 'Merrily We Roll Along' and a French-language film about the making of 'Breathless.'
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