Hit Man

Richard Linklater is quite an unexplored director for me, his work has always passed me by, so I didn't have high expectations and I wasn't too impressed either. The action was non-existent, the humour minimal to nonexistent and the whole thing hinged on the likable duo of Glen Powell and the beautiful Adria Arjona, but I didn't find the plot engaging, imaginative or very interesting either. Too simple for me without any interesting plot twists. Just average. I'll forget it tomorrow. 5/10. (06/10/2024)

I was drawn to this film because of director Richard Linklater. The premise seemed promising, too. I guess the problem lies with the actors — they seem completely disengaged, making it hard to care about what happens in the movie. For a comedy, this is especially challenging because it’s supposed to be entertaining, and it just isn’t. In the end, the concept is good, but everything else falls flat. (06/20/2024)

The genre classification here raises expectations of a slightly different experience, but the resulting film is neither much action nor much comedy, so beware. That said, I was pleasantly surprised. An original idea, a nicely thought out script, hugely charismatic characters (Glen Powell has been on a really nice run). A very accessible film for the audience, and yet you can feel Richard Linklater's indie roots in every frame. PS: Coincidentally, I saw Hit Man on the same day as the Czech film Mr. and Mrs. Stodola, so it was an unplanned, dramaturgically very interesting double bill :D (06/08/2024)

A clever, well thought out script with a message about the fear of changes in life. Great pacing, top-notch acting – the dialogue! – Glen Powell disappears into the role. The story builds beautifully and there is no action at all. A lovely romantic film, with which Richard Linklater fulfills the dream of a lot of overweight, bespectacled students of getting their chance to bed that Adria Arjona. And it will only cost them the loss of their own personality. (06/08/2024)

I haven’t seen such chemistry between a lead pair in a long time. Glen Powell has become one of the most sought-after actors since the second Top Gun... and rightly so. This young man is brimming with charisma. I’m also curious about the future projects he’ll commit to. And Adria Arjona? She definitely has some acting talent, but more importantly, she has a strong sex appeal, which she demonstrated multiple times here. It’s a shame that, aside from the great chemistry between the two leads, the story didn’t take more creative risks. The premise offered many interesting directions the central narrative could have taken. Still, I managed to enjoy it. At least the ending had a bit of a surprise. It’s a nice, easygoing entertainment for a Saturday afternoon. I give it a solid 6.5/10. (06/17/2024)