Essential Killing (2010)

Essential Killing: Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski. With Vincent Gallo, Emmanuelle Seigner, Zach Cohen, Iftach Ophir. An Afghan POW attempts his escape.

“I saw this film today. While not perfect, it is a very good film. This is about a character that does not want to kill at all, feels horrible about it, but has no other choice. Gallou0026#39;s performance is his best yet, very convincing and telling. The cinematography is stunning. The music is also quite good, adding more to the tension. (I didnu0026#39;t like the end credits song very much though). Itu0026#39;s a very simple story, but it is told well. I appreciate this kind of film, where there is not a great deal of dialogue, just a simple story, good acting, and great photography. I donu0026#39;t need a ton of action, plot twists, subplots, or overindulgent dialogue. So something like Essential Killing is a film I can enjoy. Of course that doesnu0026#39;t mean itu0026#39;s for everyone.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThere are a few small weaknesses (I found the ending felt very abrupt – maybe there could have been a way to make it feel less so), but overall I would rate the film an 8.5. It is a compelling, revealing and rewarding experience.”