The Killer | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere

Whether or not it’s as good as the original is beside the point; it’s worth the price of admission alone to watch one of global cinema’s most significant living masters work within the strange new streaming normal and still pull out something of value.

This slick and stylish remake comes off as a somewhat misguided experiment that offers an unintentional reminder of the enduring influence of the original.

Although it faces challenges in adapting to contemporary times, the film captures the audience's attention with an agile pace and meticulously choreographed action sequences. [Full review in Spanish]

The Killer implements judo into the gunplay in a way that feels indebted to the John Wick franchise, and the action doesn’t just feel like a rehash of Woo’s greatest hits.

It adds enough freshness to keep this from being a retread. And it provides Woo with new inspiration to do what he does best – create proudly violent and stylishly over-the-top action that leaves fans like me giddy.