DVD Killers
Run time: 137 min
Rating: 7.5
Genres: Action | Crime | Drama
Director: Kimo Stamboel, Timo Tjahjanto
Writers: Takuji Ushiyama, Takuji Ushiyama
Stars: Oka Antara, Rin Takanashi, Kazuki Kitamura
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Storyline In Tokyo, a serial killer is murdering women and posting his violent crimes on-line. In Jakarta, a rogue vigilante uploads his murdering spree for the world to see. A psychotic game of cat and mouse ensues as the two men battle for notoriety. Soon it becomes clear that it’s only a matter of time until the two killers square off face to face. Written by Anonymous |
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Details: Country: Indonesia, Japan Release Date: 1 February 2014 (Japan) |
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Reminded me of Crimes and Misdemeanors except the two main characters (one Indonesian and one Japanese) are engaged in a succession of brutal serial killings rather than adultery. It has too many flaws to be a great film, with a few dodgy scenes (especially in the Indonesian half), but after a slow start it succeeds in becoming a stylish, intriguing and witty story with a commentary on the public consumption of violent imagery that is subtly done and never becomes patronising. There is good acting from both leads and the supporting actors and a good helping of the over-the-top brutal violence that the Mo Brothers have been specialising in.
Four years ago, Mo Brothers kept me captivated through their 'Macabre', now they are once again making me dazzled when I watch KILLERS. really.. Killers meet and satisfy my expectations over the past four months. The plot is more cultivated in total and is much more mature than their previous works. Bayu stories and Nomura shaped well, so that there is a sub-plot in Killers dragging but didn't feel forced. The story runs slow, every second is filled with scenes that did not make the heart beats fast for audience like Mo Brothers' previous movie (Macabre, L for libido, Safe Haven), scenes of violence also is not as hard as Macabre (Rumah Dara), but believe me, Killers will make you crazy when it reveals its true face. their tag-line is powerful.. you'll truly feel it after you watch it. "INSIDE US LIVES A KILLER"
I'd dub Killers' an 'arthouse psychological-thriller comedy', there isn't much I've seen like it. I saw 'Killers' at the Sydney Film Festival tonight and the presenter who introduced the film accurately and succinctly described it as "out there". With a lengthy two-and-a- half hour running time the film just manages to succeed in its ambitions despite some unevenness.
The story chronicles two disturbed characters in opposite regions (Japan/Jarkata)and they're experiences. Nomura (Japan) is the anti-hero protagonist; a proficient serial killer with a prolific selection of snuff films and an online fanbase. Nomura premeditates everything, smooth and always careful. In Jarkata we have Bayu, an ex-journalist turned novice killer who goes about his business righteously, killing only those who 'deserve it'. I won't spoil much but the film drifts back and forth between these two characters and their daily hindrances, pleasures and inner-turmoils.
I expected this to be a flat-out exploitation gore fest, but I was surprised at the amount of depth and unique writing Killers' had going for it. The biggest surprise was its sense of humour; the audience were laughing at some truly reprehensible scenes, which is a sign of good black comedy. Moreover, the humour is well-balanced with intense kill scenes, surreal and psychological imagery and plenty of suspenseful action throughout its running time. Some great, modern and creative cinema going on here.
For me there were clichéd, predictable scenes; but the filmmakers twist and flip 'em over like a pancake moments after that kept me guessing 'till the final and wonderfully satisfying end scene. I give kudos to the writer(s) for not copping out and sugarcoating a story that easily could have if fallen into the wrong hands.
There may be unevenness in its length and characters, superfluous scenes of indulgence, repetition and some plot holes but at the end of the day it was entertaining from beginning till end. Certainly not for the faint-hearted as the grimmer scenes will shock thick-skinners. This is the only Mo-brothers film I've seen and I want more already. As I said in the intro – there's not much out there like 'Killers', so I recommend checking this movie out.
A strong 7.5/10 from me.
Excellent performance from both leading role. The true Psychopath Nomura by Kazuki Kitamura and The Psychopath wannabe Bayu (Oka Antara). I say Bayu wannabe because he still in the middle of enjoying the killing or not. Sometime he feel sorry but sometime there is no feeling. He kill for revenge and justice. While Nomura character is enjoying killing. The story line is good but sometimes is hard to understand. The reason behind why Nomura became a psychopath killer and Bayu became depress person is still unknown until the end of a movie. And I think even the director is Indonesia but the story have Japan style a lot especially for the end of the movie. There is no happy ending. All is dead.
Overall I would like to say a very good spirit for Indonesia Movie. A new genre of horror if I say. Not all about sexy girl and cheap sensation.
And the end , the movie make you think : everybody have a soul as killer deep inside.