Why so much hype?

I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

Lately I have been looking for really great horror movies and on some of the list I've come across have mentioned this so I decided to check it out.This movie is a hot mess. I really don't know what I watched. The story was going in all sorts of directions and while the ending was horrific, what was the purpose? Why was it done? Did I miss something? Here is a list of things that this movie might have been about: *Marital dysfunction due to finances and the family "business." *Witches who come to your home under the pretense of a dinner date only to leave a possibly cursed mark or a spell in a well hidden spot. *Two hit men who bind themselves to a blood contract when their employer stabs one of them in the hand. *An extremely negative disposition about Christianity that comes in handy when one of your marks ends up being a priest. *Uncovering a couple of sick individuals interested in snuff or at the very least, graphic sexual violence. *A secret society that perform ritualistic sacrifices, whilst in the nude. *Being a pawn in a ritul without knowing why. *A spousal betrayal. *The death of your only child by your own hand.Not one of these topics were seen through to the end. It could've been so much better but like I said, it is a hot mess in my eyes. I guess you are either going to absolutely love it or absolutely hate it. Unfortunately, I'm in the latter group.

I'm going to go on record that despite Kill List's disappointing ending,the buildup to the ending i.e. the squeamish rollercoaster ride the viewer is put through save this film from being just another horror flick. The film starts out like an action/thriller/noir where not a single character, not even the main protagonists, have any sort of human decency throughout the entire film. The strange part about Kill List is despite how deplorable all the characters can be, they all have a little zest of charisma which keeps the viewer glued to the screen. The genius part of making the movie scary is that the horror feels so real, so gritty, so grounded...and that's what makes the ending so disappointing to me: did they really have to go full throttle in that direction? I found that the ambiguity that we are left with in most of the movie's runtime is what made it so suspenseful.With that sad, however, it wasn't a bad ending at all, it's just that the buildup to it was so much better that one would expect a bone-chilling tone that made the movie so haunting in the first place. I would still recommend any horror fan to give Kill List a viewing.

Forgive me, but English is my second language and I am afraid my vocabulary lacks the necessary swear and curse words to describe such a movie accurately. I remember a riddle when I was a kid.. What animal has four legs, very fast and people ride it and race with it. Starts with an H and It also has 2 wings.OF course there is no answer... But its a very good puzzle.It is easy to make up crap for a story when you do not have to worry about the ending. How will you end it Mr. director? I will just cut to black and will not explain anything.Eh that is so irresponsible for a movie maker. I watch a movie with respect and I invest myself in it. Ending it with a lazy ending like that.And whats with the editing? Some scenes are way too short and some are too long. Some scenes are connected together with nothing. Its like surfing channels.I saw this movie because some critic gave it a good review... I should've known that pretentious f*** would like crap that doesn't make sense because he can pretend he understand it when in actuality no one understands it because its a bad bad movie.Save your time. I gave 2 stars just for the acting. Otherwise a big round zero.

I was a bit late in finding out about this film, however, I was stunned by the quality of filmmaking on display here. This literally has it all: family drama, dry humor, sense of dread, outlandish violence, darkness, brightness, and much more. What I liked most about this film was the underlying themes at work. This film never hesitates to ask the big questions, nor does it hesitate in showing the brutality that exists in the world. While certain bits may be hard to swallow, there is much to appreciate and enjoy here. Yes, this film is violent. Yes, this film blends genres in a way I have not encountered before. Yes, the dialogue is difficult until your ear adjusts. None of this detracts from the outcome or validity of the final piece though (in my opinion at least). It seems as though the final act is the make or break for most reviewers, and while I may be in the minority, I absolutely love the direction this film takes. The sense of dread is always present, building as the film progresses. The ending brings it all together in an unpredictable, yet very satisfying way. My two suggestions: don't let previous reviews sway you, and watch it with subtitles the first time. The camera-work is exceptional, the atmosphere perfect, and the characters are unforgettable. Astoundingly good film.