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4 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70Los Angeles TimesMartin TsaiLos Angeles TimesMartin TsaiDirectors Kimo Stamboel and Timo Tjahjanto — collectively known as the Mo Brothers — skillfully handle the moral complexity of the script by Tjahjanto and Takuji Ushiyama. With some of its biggest twists happening out of focus and in the background, the film rewards the most observant viewers.
- 70The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThe New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisAt heart a repulsive slash-and-bash with philosophical pretensions, Killers is classed up considerably by strong acting, a multi-strand plot and a tone that’s both nihilistic and mournful.
- 30Village VoiceSimon AbramsVillage VoiceSimon AbramsAmateurishly realized sensationalism trumps character-driven drama throughout Killers.
- 25San Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco ChronicleKillers is the most gorgeous-looking torture porn film I have ever seen — and has a couple of tremendous action sequences. But it is also thoroughly disgusting.