John Woo's 1989 The Killer is a landmark achievement in Hong Kong action cinema, solidifying both the director and star Chow Yun-Fat's status in the film industry. The 2023 remake, however, struggles to live up to the original's legacy.
The Hollywood adaptation of The Killer has faced numerous challenges since its inception in 1992, ultimately leading to John Woo directing it himself nearly two decades later, but the result feels diminished.
Despite John Woo's signature style present in the remake, the final product appears lackluster and small, lacking the grandeur associated with the original film's operatic blockbuster approach.
As streaming overtakes traditional releases, the new version of The Killer was relegated to a streaming platform, which further diminishes its impact when compared to its pioneering predecessor.
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