- ShaydeknightAugust 11, 2026Killer Elite is a great ensemble effort. The dynamic between Jason Statham and Clive Owen, however, is the genuine high point of the film. Owen, in particular, elevates the film, and the tension between the two men gives the picture its spine. Robert De Niro turns in strong work here, no small feat considering I'm not usually a fan of his. It is also nice seeing Dominic Purcell get some screen time, he's an actor I've always liked. One has to wonder whether Statham is capable of playing a character who doesn't retire from a life of violence only to be dragged back into it within the first ten minutes. It's the plot of roughly 93% cent of his filmography. This time, however, it works, and I attribute that success to excellent writing and to Owen's presence, since he's the better actor of the two by a WIDE margin. The action sequences are well executed and restrained rather than offering Michael Bay style excess. Everything feels more contained and, as a result, slightly more realistic. The film offers some pretty wicked commentary on British intrusiveness and warmongering. It really goes out of its way to tell a fantastic story, one inspired by actual events. The costuming is good and captures the era convincingly, with one exception: the suits, for whatever reason, never quite land the transition from the seventies into the eighties. The scenery and use of sets and locations are fantastic. The filmmakers clearly went out of their way to try to make the viewer feel absorbed in the setting. The romantic subplot, on the other hand, seems entirely unnecessary and obtrusive. Part of the problem is that Statham simply can't do romance, he's too wooden, too boring, to pull it off. Yvonne Strahovski does what she can with him, but she's bogged down by Statham's utter lack of emotional range. All in all, Killer Elite is a decent political action thriller.
- Dannis RobertsAugust 8, 2026No sound
- Gordon HoodMarch 5, 2026This is a good, typical action movie. Definite worth watch.
- Mister ArnMay 21, 2025"Killer Elite" claims inspiration from actual events, yet it struggles to strike a chord of authenticity. Its action fails to leave a lasting impression despite abundant hand-to-hand skirmishes and the leads' remarkable endurance in taking beatings. Overall, it could be a better cinematic effort that harnesses the full potential of its cast.
- Jack BatesMarch 5, 2026Surprisingly very good.
- Dellvon C. FordDecember 26, 2024Just look at the cast...that should really say what needs to be said......this film....in this genre...is super duper solid......The acting is brash...the storyline is aggressive and a hard look at making decisions....the cast again was superb.....action was an B+.....I just know they could have went even harder....Cinematography was right were it needed to be....This is a kick azz and take names film for folk who love to see things go down...I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT......get cha snacks and all in order BEFORE you ride this one out....trust me....
- faizannabiOctober 21, 2025Great movie, need more like this.
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Killer Elite was released on September 22, 2011.
Killer Elite was directed by Gary McKendry.
Killer Elite has a runtime of 1h 56m.
Killer Elite was produced by Sigurjón Sighvatsson, Tony Winley, Michael Boughen, Steven Chasman.
Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite pits two of the world’s most elite operatives—Danny, an ex-special ops agent and Hunter, his longtime mentor—against the cunning leader of a secret military society. Covering the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East, Danny and Hunter are plunged into a highly dangerous game of cat and mouse—where the predators become the prey.
The key characters in Killer Elite are Danny Bryce (Jason Statham), Spike (Clive Owen), Hunter (Robert De Niro).
Killer Elite is rated R.
Killer Elite is an Action, Adventure, Thriller film.
Killer Elite has an audience rating of 4.2 out of 10.
Killer Elite had a budget of $66M.
Killer Elite has made $57.8M at the box office.