Release Year: 2015

Rating: 6.6/10 ( voted)

Critic's Score: /100

Director: Paco Cabezas

Stars: Anna Kendrick, Tim Roth, Sam Rockwell

Storyline
After a going through a painful break up, a woman meets a man who appears to be perfect for her. However, as their relationship develops, she learns that he is a former hit-man. Their new, but genuine relationship is tested even further as they try to save each other after his dark past comes back to haunt him.

Cast:
Anna Kendrick - Martha
Tim Roth - Hopper
Sam Rockwell - Mr. Right / Francis
Anson Mount - Richard Cartigan
James Ransone - Vaughn
Michael Eklund - Johnny Howl
RZA - Steve
Douglas M. Griffin - Gus Patrick
Elena Sanchez - Dison
Luis Da Silva Jr. - Espinoza
Katie Nehra - Sophie
Kelly Connolly - Hottie
Jaiden Kaine - Bruce Dasilva
Paco Cabezas - Paco
Christopher Matthew Cook - Garrety

Taglines: They make a killer couple.

Country: USA

Release Date: 3 Jan 2015

Budget: $8,000,000 (estimated)

Trivia:
Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell previously worked together on Digging for Fire (2015). See more »

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Rating: 9/10

Saw this at TIFF on one of the last days, and I was a bit worried I would be movied-out. Thankfully, this film was completely refreshing, and ended up being one of my favourites of the festival.

I've always liked Anna Kendrick, but I don't think I've ever enjoyed or appreciated her work this much. She was totally on the ball and hilarious, and she and Sam Rockwell make an unexpectedly perfect couple. The comedy was on point throughout the movie, and the jokes were awesome and very original. You fall in love with the characters and as strange as the plot is, the love story between them is very believable.

Although it's about a hit-man and of course there's a lot of killing in it, it's not too gory, so I'd say most people could handle it even if they're somewhat faint of heart. Definitely go see it. It's well worth your while, and I think it will be considered one of the best comedies of the year.

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