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Hit Man (2024)

 

Hit Man is about a sting operation hitman who falls for a person who hires him.

Richard Linklater wrote and directed the film. He's better known for Where'd You Go, Bernadette and the more famous 2014 film Boyhood. There is a bit of a pacing problem in that they go through so many different short sting segments. I felt bored just waiting for the turn to introduce the love interest. The problem with the writing is the delayed truth-telling, it's unrealistic. 

Adria Arjona plays the love interest that I'm speaking of. She has a sweetness to her, and her ability to let the words flow through her sells her character. The wardrobe department had a handful trying to make the beautiful Arjona less attractive and more plain-looking in the beginning. About half way through the movie they just give up and give her the best outfits. You might have seen her before in Morbius. 

The main character though is Glen Powell who was recently in Twisters but is better known for playing a supporting role in Top Gun: Maverick. If he keeps putting out quality work then he'll easily become an A-list celebrity. 

Sanjay Rao and Retta play the comic relief and their banter back and forth adds some good levity to the film. Retta while her name might illude you, she was Donna from Parcs and Recreations. 

The chemistry between the leads works. The film will appeal to a female crowd or the hopeless romantic types. Result: B




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