Killer Elite [Blu-ray]

With a cast that includes Jason Statham, Clive Owen and Robert DeNiro you would expect an exceptional film. It is a good film, filled with action.This film is said to be based on fact and not fiction. It is far fetched in some ways, but with the recent assassination of a scientist in Iran, presumably by the Israelis or the CIA, I find it more believable. Two teams of ex-SAS men are trying to kill each other. Or, at least, Jason Statham, has been asked to kill four ex-SAS men, and to make it look like an accident. He agrees to this mission to save the life of his mentor, played by Robert De Niro. Clive Owen, is from a group of men called the 'Feather Men' who are hired to protect ex-SAS men from retribution. A little convoluted, but all in all simple to follow. Each team has become hired killers after their stints in the SAS, and this is not a game for amateurs. De Niro is being held hostage by a sheik in Oman. Statham travels all over th eworld to hunt for his prey. He has a team that is first rate, and some of the action is complicated and breath taking. What holds this film together are the characters and the plot. We can see the action in many films, but the plot and the acting here are superb. All of the killers realize it is their professionalism that keeps them going. Face to face combat and high technology are all a part of this play.I liked this film, and as a spy novel/film afficianado, much of it seemed realistic. Of course, the director/writer took liberites, but that is necessary in this type of film. There is a little bit of love interest, and that creates a huge problem for one of the men,. The rest of the teams do not mention family, and it would seem in this kind of world, loners would be the best killers. I would have expected this film to do much better at the box office. I only heard about it once it was on DVD, and I wonder about the back story.Recommended. prisrob 01-14-12 The Mechanic Bent The Score

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Great movie

I usually like Jason Statham movies and then add Clive Owen and Robert De Niro to the list and you know the movie is bound to be good, I love action movies. That being said I didn't think i would like this movie as much as I did.In movies, especially action or 'assassin' movies the killing is pulled off with pyrotechnics and flashy fight sequences and over the top gun battles.This movie did have it's fair share of car chases and some really impressive fight scenes, but the part that I found stuck with me the most, was just how intimate (for lack of a better word) the killing was. In most movies killing is distanced or in the heat of battle or there is a reason for the killing in the first place some justification for why the person deserves to die. A basic revenge plot line. This movie gave you no such thing, while I rooted for Danny (Jason Satham) I found myself feeling empathy for his targets. They were soldiers, maybe they did some questionable things, but they were following orders and in war I can only assume that things get messy and the lines get blurred very quickly.I also found it interesting how the character's interacted with one another, and their varying view points, Clive Owen with his taking the death's personally, these were soldiers fellow ex- SAS and the fact that a team of killers was taking out men who had sacrificed for their country was very personal for him.Danny in some ways had a much colder outlook which matched with who he had been and what he had done in the past, these killings were just a means to and end, the release of his long time friend and mentor and yet at the same time you knew he was struggling with his 'newly' aquired conscience.Over all this movie was wonderfully done.

This is a great movie, based on a true story.The seller, Tanya Lee, expedited delivery and I strongly recommend buying from this small business! 👍

This is an intelligent, and sharply and ruggedly staged action movie of the sort vanishing from the scene. The 80's geopolitical storyline, not as complex as it might first appear, is secondary to the crisp characterizations of the "elite", hardened men fighting according to their warrior code and existential priorities. Statham and Owens are both excellent, the latter especially bringing a spare, convincing intensity and determination to his character, a man with nothing left anymore but his code and satisfied with that. The action moves deftly between Europe and the Middle East, and the fight and shooting scenes are both coherent and kinetically charged. Statham's romantic interest is a good break from the action and rings heartful and true, and DeNiro's terse and wise mentor to Statham provides good support. Very underrated film.

Good action

This is based on a true story, the action takes you across the world to Australia, Paris, Middle East as well as London, ex special ops agent (Jason) is lured out of retirement to rescue his mentor ( Robert De Niro)To complete this near impossible mission he has to kill 3 tough assasins with a cunning leader (Clive Owen)This is a plenty of of action Stathan movie & was not a disappointment.

This is actually quite a good film with solid performances from both Jason Statham and Clive Owen. Robert De Niro shows he's still got it in him, although I wasn't convinced by how easy he took out Adewale on a Paris metro station unchallenged by any station staff.Towards the end when Statham speaks to De Niro he sounds American. When he speaks to his Australian girlfriend at the end he sounds Australian.

Brilliant film. Good story top actors and well filmed. Stalham is usual self. A tough guy wiv no sense of fear. And definately short of a good razor! This film grips you from start to finish. At a bargain price of £3 - wow!

Added to my collection another great film

Bought this film to round my basket to £20 so I got free delivery, and I like statham so thought why not. This was probably the best film out of the bunch! Has everything you would want in a great action film. If you like Statham then you should enjoy this film