fromInverse8 months agoFilmPeacock Just Quietly Released the Most Unnecessary Crime Thriller of the YearThe remake of John Woo's The Killer fails to capture the original's impact and grandeur, settling instead for a diminished streaming release.
fromPolygon8 months agoWritingWith a fresh reinterpretation of The Killer, John Woo mints another action starJohn Woo successfully revives The Killer, capturing its essence while innovating for contemporary audiences.The remake is more a tribute than a direct replication, prioritizing new storytelling over strict adherence to the original.
fromVulture8 months agoBooksJohn Woo's The Killer (2024) Is No John Woo's The Killer (1989)John Woo's new remake of The Killer reflects a distinct mood compared to his original, prioritizing breezy fun and creativity over grandiosity.
fromwww.esquire.com3 days agoIndependent filmsWhere to Watch and Stream John Woo's Best Action MoviesJohn Woo's influential action films will be available digitally and on Blu-ray through Shout! Factory's new label.Classic Hong Kong cinema is finally being brought to Western audiences after decades.
fromInverse8 months agoFilmPeacock Just Quietly Released the Most Unnecessary Crime Thriller of the YearThe remake of John Woo's The Killer fails to capture the original's impact and grandeur, settling instead for a diminished streaming release.
fromPolygon8 months agoWritingWith a fresh reinterpretation of The Killer, John Woo mints another action starJohn Woo successfully revives The Killer, capturing its essence while innovating for contemporary audiences.The remake is more a tribute than a direct replication, prioritizing new storytelling over strict adherence to the original.
fromVulture8 months agoBooksJohn Woo's The Killer (2024) Is No John Woo's The Killer (1989)John Woo's new remake of The Killer reflects a distinct mood compared to his original, prioritizing breezy fun and creativity over grandiosity.
fromwww.esquire.com3 days agoIndependent filmsWhere to Watch and Stream John Woo's Best Action MoviesJohn Woo's influential action films will be available digitally and on Blu-ray through Shout! Factory's new label.Classic Hong Kong cinema is finally being brought to Western audiences after decades.