The hitman is told where and when to find his victim, but not who. No name, no picture or description, just an obscure clue. When he arrives at his destination, there are multiple possibilities for him to consider. If you can get past that premise, it is still a mediocre and predictable bore.
159 Reviews
Messy plot, predictable twist, and very shallow characters
solminafya30 April 2021
Ok, at first I got hooked by the trailer, which set me to expect something good out of this movie, and by Anthony Hopkins, who's (usually) a safe bet. And it was a mistake, I admit!
All characters are pretty flat and shallow, dialogue is superficial and performance is disengaging (specially Abbie Cornish!), and sequence of event's does not make any sense
Put all of that aside. Finishing the movie in retrospect I asked myself: WTF just happened??? The only answer my super ego dictated was that I wasted another 1:30 hrs of my life due to not responding to my gut feeling that it's a trap!
I really wanted to like this movie, but I couldn't. 5 stars for cinematography and Hopkins performance, zero for everything else except Abbie Cornish's performance that is -2!
If you find this review unhelpful (which is a sorta true) then imagine your disappointment when you watch this movie! Sorry.
All characters are pretty flat and shallow, dialogue is superficial and performance is disengaging (specially Abbie Cornish!), and sequence of event's does not make any sense
Put all of that aside. Finishing the movie in retrospect I asked myself: WTF just happened??? The only answer my super ego dictated was that I wasted another 1:30 hrs of my life due to not responding to my gut feeling that it's a trap!
I really wanted to like this movie, but I couldn't. 5 stars for cinematography and Hopkins performance, zero for everything else except Abbie Cornish's performance that is -2!
If you find this review unhelpful (which is a sorta true) then imagine your disappointment when you watch this movie! Sorry.
Awfully boring wannabe noir flick
devinderbonding30 April 2021
Just disappointing
bahram-movahed30 April 2021
They Don't All Have To Be 'Actiony'
damianphelps11 August 2021
This was a really enjoyable film. It sets a deliberate pace and often feels delightfully moody.
No car chases or exotic fights, just a story and some good acting.
Its not for everyone but if you want a change of pace then this is a great option :)
No car chases or exotic fights, just a story and some good acting.
Its not for everyone but if you want a change of pace then this is a great option :)
Incredibly slow, with voice over narration
Xavier_Stone30 April 2021
The main actor narrating his own story gets old really fast with almost no dialogue in the first 15 minutes. Then it only gets worse. Poor over done acting and Mr. Hopkins makes a 5 min pointless speech to earn a paycheck, otherwise he has 20 lines in the whole film.
You'll get really bored about an hour into it, and then fast forward until the end, which isn't that interesting, and you'll think to yourself what a waste of time and talent this film was.
You'll get really bored about an hour into it, and then fast forward until the end, which isn't that interesting, and you'll think to yourself what a waste of time and talent this film was.
Watchable
nouyrigatantoine16 May 2021
Actually I enjoyed it
markthomassintek19 August 2022
REVIEW - THE VIRTUOSO
Now I always say that films are like music, we all have different tastes and none can be a better example of this than the Virtuoso.
With a current rating of 4 out of 10 on IMDB AND as its new out I thought I'd give it a look see.
Actually I really enjoyed the film from start to finish, just proving what I've said above.
During the story you follow a hit man through a number of jobs, until he is given one in a sleepy town where no one is as they seem.
Very good writing, acting excellent and just simply a very enjoyable film, as the hit man tries to establish who his next target is.
I guessed very early in the film but this did not detract from the film as a whole.
If you want a story, great acting then this is one to try.
Rating 8 out of 10.
Now I always say that films are like music, we all have different tastes and none can be a better example of this than the Virtuoso.
With a current rating of 4 out of 10 on IMDB AND as its new out I thought I'd give it a look see.
Actually I really enjoyed the film from start to finish, just proving what I've said above.
During the story you follow a hit man through a number of jobs, until he is given one in a sleepy town where no one is as they seem.
Very good writing, acting excellent and just simply a very enjoyable film, as the hit man tries to establish who his next target is.
I guessed very early in the film but this did not detract from the film as a whole.
If you want a story, great acting then this is one to try.
Rating 8 out of 10.
Decent: not amazing, not bad
fraser-simons1 May 2021
I don't know why people are so negative. I liked the slow pacing and, while I wasn't crazy about the monologue, it worked well enough. His voice is suited to it. Not a typical plot but not innovative. Satisfying enough.
The most boring, convoluted, incoherent nonsense hitman story ever written.
Top_Dawg_Critic4 May 2021
I'm curious how anyone involved with the making of this film saw the final cut and said "awesome, let's get it out there!"
I get that writers James Wolf and Nick Stagliano (also the director) are newb filmmakers, but this is just a waste of everyone's (the viewers and those involved with the film) time. A 5th grader could've written a better screenplay. It had plot and technical issues galore. There were scenes that where irrelevant and/or made no sense. It was predictable. It was implausible. It was ridiculous. And you can't just use the word "noir" as an excuse to describe this mess. The 110 runtime was excessive for the little substance the story had, and the slow pacing got to the point of making this film annoying to watch.
The cinematography and performances were the only somewhat redeeming qualities. Sad to say this film doesn't do Hopkins any favors on his resume. It's a very generous 3/10 from me.
I get that writers James Wolf and Nick Stagliano (also the director) are newb filmmakers, but this is just a waste of everyone's (the viewers and those involved with the film) time. A 5th grader could've written a better screenplay. It had plot and technical issues galore. There were scenes that where irrelevant and/or made no sense. It was predictable. It was implausible. It was ridiculous. And you can't just use the word "noir" as an excuse to describe this mess. The 110 runtime was excessive for the little substance the story had, and the slow pacing got to the point of making this film annoying to watch.
The cinematography and performances were the only somewhat redeeming qualities. Sad to say this film doesn't do Hopkins any favors on his resume. It's a very generous 3/10 from me.
Disappointing
mark-7653630 April 2021
Yawnfest
tulsi-das-khan30 April 2021
I was looking forward to this because I am a huge fan of hitman movies. The trailer was promising, it had Sir Anthony Hopkins and Abbie Cornish; what else do you want? Boy oh boy, they have butchered this. The movie is so boring right from the beginning that you'll find yourself yawning throughout the movie. Endless, poorly written dialogues, half hearted performances. You'll predict the ending within the first thirty minutes. Very predictable. Stay away from this trash.
Very boring movie...
dctr66630 April 2021
This movie has a great premise. I love movies about hitmen, so, this was one I was really looking forward to see, specially, because of Sir Anthony Hopkins being on it...
Man, was I disappointed... The actors were bland, no emotion whatsoever... the movie dragged throughout the whole ordeal, the acting was a bit forced, sometimes... The only good things on this piece of cr*p was the effects on the first kill and the beautiful dog (I love dogs) and the lead acctress, that had a very nice face, not looking "fake" like many others... the movie itself, was boring, dull, and a real letdown...
Do yourself a favour, only put this cr*p on if you are having a very bad case of insomnia...
Better than other reviews would suggest
PeteThePrimate23 August 2022
It's an unusual film with a slightly uneven plot, but it kept my interest until the end altho' the reason why it ends like it does are unclear but I'm guessing there's no honour amongst thieves (or hitmen). Decent performances from all concerned and if you fancy a slow burner with a few twists you could do worse than watch this. 7.5/10.
Top-shelf gargage
carlos-pires1 May 2021
I've seen this formula a million times now:
Ingredients:
1 x Idiotic, far-fetched plot no 8-year old kid would believe
1 x competent director
1 x competent editor
1 x star actor, preferably a Oscar winner
add a couple more B-listers and a "strong female" character
mix well, and voilá! There's your run-of-the-mill streaming service filler.
This movie is such garbage that I seriously wonder if Anthony Hopkins was blackmailed into doing it. Either that or he is in dire need for cash, or maybe starting go get senile.
This movie is such garbage that I seriously wonder if Anthony Hopkins was blackmailed into doing it. Either that or he is in dire need for cash, or maybe starting go get senile.
Slow Burner
nick-watson2 May 2021
Although it is almost entirely predictable, with the entire plot is laid out for you in the first 30 minutes, it is not as bad as most reviewers would lead you to believe. The fact that the plot is again laid out at the end of the film shows how dumb they expect the average audience to be.
Most viewers today want/expect witty one-liners, big explosions and long, drawn-out car chases ... but that is not what happens in the real world, so it does not happen in the movie. This movie tells it like it is; cold, dark and lonely.
In short, if you did not enjoy it, it was not made for you, and you are the one that made the choice to waste your time.
Most viewers today want/expect witty one-liners, big explosions and long, drawn-out car chases ... but that is not what happens in the real world, so it does not happen in the movie. This movie tells it like it is; cold, dark and lonely.
In short, if you did not enjoy it, it was not made for you, and you are the one that made the choice to waste your time.
Stylish thriller with good performances
kipper-1211 May 2021
It is definitely slow paced, but not boring for a minute; it reminded me of George Clooney's The American. It's certainly not full of action, but the conversations and narrative reflections carry it through.
Reviews say it's predictable; I definitely did not see the plot twists coming.
Reviews say it's predictable; I definitely did not see the plot twists coming.
Boring and predictable
binayiisabar1 May 2021
Ugh
hockeygirl-064489 May 2021
Please. Hopkins barely had to show up for this one. Probably shot his scenes in his den. This movie was a waste. The narration was stupid, the story was tired, and the acting was wooden. I could've written a better script.
Disappointing
4everships4 May 2021
I adore Anson Mount. That said, I never want to see this movie again. The "noir" style was off-putting and the ending predictable. I was hoping for a leading man role that would allow Anson to shine. This was not it.
Wow disappointing
bsrms2 May 2021
Soooo boring
jakubtraining7 May 2021
Criminally underated
ortegaksv27 May 2021
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