Overview

• David Fincher's 'The Killer' marks a return to his cinematic roots, featuring Michael Fassbender as an unnamed contract killer and Tilda Swinton as a professional rival, credited as 'the Expert'.
• The film explores themes of loneliness and obsession, with Fassbender's character defined by his icy detachment and meticulous methods, which are disrupted when a job goes wrong, leading to his girlfriend's hospitalization and a quest for retribution.
• Tilda Swinton's character, despite her limited screen time, provides a contrast to Fassbender's character, being outgoing, warm, and clear-eyed about her profession, and ultimately serves as a warning of the inevitable consequences of their line of work.
• The film features one of the best fight scenes ever, according to SFGATE, with a four-minute sequence packed with action choreography that includes hand-to-hand combat, blunt objects, broken glass, and a decisive gunshot.
• Despite its action-packed narrative, 'The Killer' also delves into the psychological aspects of its characters, with Fassbender's character's internal monologue serving as a constant narration, revealing his self-justifications and doubts.