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Hit Man 2023 Comedy/Action
Hit Man 2024, is a dark comedy-action film directed by Richard Linklater, starring Glen Powell, and Adria Arjona. After a hit man offers to help a woman stage a kidnapping to escape her abusive marriage, the killer finds he can’t bear to watch her leave the world. The film promises laughter, action, and some heart.
Movie Name: Hit Man 2024
IMDb RATING: 7.4/10
Release Date: May 24, 2024 (USA)
Director: Richard Linklater
Distributed by: Netflix
Source: “Hit Man”; by Skip Hollandsworth
Budget: $8.8 million
Music by: Graham Reynolds
Intro
Due out on May 24, 2024, Just when you thought you were safe from a new action-comedy-thriller in ’23, “Hit Man 2023” punches you in the face with a contender for a summer blockbuster. Being directed by the legendary Richard Linklater and released on Netflix, this one is amongst the most anticipated movies within the genre. The True Story Behind The 2011 FilmStarring Matthew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch, this 2011 black comedy features an all-star cast and twisty plot that will leave you wanting more.
Hit Man: Plot
The movie follows a New Orleans professional assassin, Gary Johnson (Glen Powell) who has sole reputation of being mysterious and quite effective. He does dirty work for the cops, killing cheating husbands and mob bosses so that they can go along on ruling your bags of animated meat. One, whose broken protocol to assist Maddy Masters (Adria Arjona), a woman at the end of her rope attempting to flee from her abusive husband, finds himself getting too close and too familiar with playing on the other side of the criminal spectrum.
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While Gary tries to stay alive in the increasingly perilous world of crime and his blossoming romantic feelings for Maddy, he is shadowed by the suspicions of his police handler, Claudette (Retta), and targeted by Maddy’s husband Ray (Evan Holtzman), and his henchmen Jasper (Austin Amelio) and Craig (Mike Markoff).
Cast and Performances
The eight-episode “Hit Man 2024” boasts an amazing lineup of lead actors, including Glen Powell as the mysterious Gary Johnson. Powell, of Top Gun: Maverick and Hidden Figures, is perfect casting and applies a devil-may-care glad-handing charisma to the character, making him come off charming and a little dangerous.
Maddy Masters, the woman who captures Gary’s heart and complicates his life, is portrayed by “6 Underground” and “Sweet Girl” actor Adria Arjona. The writing is both kicked in the gut vulnerable and gripping as Arjona deals with recovering from a physically abusive relationship and falling for a hitman.
Also shining in a strong supporting cast are Retta as a take-no-nonsense cop Claudette, Austin Amelio as thuggish Jasper, and Evan Holtzman as Ray, the abusive husband. Ritchie Montgomery, Morgana Shaw, Gralen Bryant Banks, Roxy Rivera, and Molly Kate Bernard all join the talented cast.
Direction and Production
Directed by the legendary Richard Linklater, whose work on films like “Boyhood” and “Before Sunrise” speaks for itself, this 2023 reboot of “Hit Man” bears a clear semblance. A balance of humor, which perhaps is Linklater’s signature, and touching drama creates the atmosphere of the film, which provides you comfort and will not let you get bored.
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The movie — shot in high quality — has terrific production values, and meticulous, vivid cinematography which understands the appeal of New Orleans as a grim but colorful universe. The action scenes are so spectacular, the comedy ever crazier and the timing is perfect.
Music and Soundtrack
The film also features music by Graham Reynolds, a frequent Linklater collaborator on films such as “A Scanner Darkly” and “Bernie.” The score by Reynolds is a great mix of jazz, blues, and rock, helping to enhance the New Orleans setting and the characters in the movie.
Reception and Box Office
“Hit Man 2023” has not opened yet but is already generating strong pre-release buzzennie. While an $8.8 million domestic budget is modest, the film could break through as a sleeper hit, appealing to fans of the comedy-action genre and Johnson himself.
Google has reported a 37% rating over the feature which is a favorable indication of the film´s long-term success. As we gear up for that bow, it will be fun to see how audiences and critics react to this comedic-but-overall-VERY action-comedy.
Conclusion
COMEDY/SLAPSTICK/FARCE / MATURE RATEDPUBLISHER: Image Coming This February: HIT MAN 2023The summer movie to beat all summer movies, packed full of action, comedy, and heart! This film has all the elements to be hit with an excellent casting, director, and an engaging storyline. Expect to see “Hit Man 2023” on May 24, 2024, segregation — and start marking those 2023 calendars now!