Righteous Kill - Review
De niro, Pacino - Righteous Kill
So what went wrong with Righteous Kill? I really don’t know where to start.
Problem number 1 was the fact that Pacino, or De Niro either one fit their roles. I was shocked to see how old both men looked. I know they are both in their sixties, but damn. They looked like they should have been playing retired detectives, not active duty detectives.
Problem Number 2, the film was boring. Plain and simple the story was so dull, it made the story boring. I had the whole film figured out before it even hit the second act. It was so obvious to me, and the friends I went with agreed that the film was way too predictable.
Problem Number 3, the trailers were better than the film. I am so sick of movie trailers hyping up garbage. More effects, and talent go into the making of trailers than the whole movie. To be frank the effort put into this film was pathetic. It was like everyone was tired, and not willing to work to their fullest ability.
Looking back on it, I am very sad i wasted my time on this film. I sat through Pacino’s 88 Minutes, which sucked, and i have now done it again with Righteous Kill. I hat to say it but I may be done watching films by this duo.
Yeah, I know this doesn’t happen very often but I agree with you! I had it figured out from the beginning. By today’s standards if you have a twist it has to be unpredictable, like the first time I saw “Scream” and there were two killers. Ya know, something like that. Anyway, my verdict is awesome actors but a predictable story.
I just felt like they weren’t really trying. Maybe they should just retire so they can still go out on a good note.
This film looked crappy from the moment I heard the title.
Heat will always be there best epic. (IMO)
Absolutely 790, I never expected Righteous Kill to touch heat but I thought it would at least be entertaining.
Heat was pretty awesome!!! :)
Yes, heat definitely had the badass factor going for it. Too bad Righteous Kill couldnt live up to the standard.
Stan did you think that they made some of the same mistakes in both movies?
I wouldnt really say that. I would say that the biggest mistake was going into Righteous Kill thinking it would be another Heat. I dunno though, personally I feel they were too old for the part.
Well getting long in the tooth happens to all of us I guess, unless you die young.. :)
Yeah, you are right old man. Now that I think about it though, i think that Pachino really brought DeNiro down. Maybe De Niro can pull off a solo film soon.
You know in real life those two are like brothers.
DeNiro even saved Pachinos life one time when he OD on Heroin….
But that was never reported.
Shhhh,,,,,