Killing Them Softly - A Review

4.5 Stars - Beautiful

Killing Them Softly is a gangster film that is also a political allegory, though not being a very politically minded person I didn't quite get it, but it can be overlooked as the film is just magnificent.

The performances are all great, especially Brad Pitt and James Gandolfini, who in my opinion steals the film.

The scenes are all very quiet and played out for what often feels like uncomfortably long despite the film being fairly short. It gives you an unusual feeling as the film flies by but the scenes all take as much time as they need.

The gangster elements are vicious and feel very realistic, with notable visceral scenes being a beating and any of the killings.

Even Brad Pitt seems swept up by the charisma

In short, a great film, well worth a watch.