Wednesday, December 26, 2007

The Killer Elite (1975)

Synopsis (mild spoilers): Two guys work for a private agency who protects important people and kills undesirable ones. One of their operatives receives a higher bid and switches sides; in the process, he shoots his best pal, wounding him seriously. The latter recovers from his injuries and is offered a job to protect a foreign politician; the job entails him the opportunity to get revenge on his ex-partner.

Appraisal: It is blatantly unrealistic in its layout (e.g. the hero and his sidekicks are totally unconvincing as an invincible team) and in the devices employed to drive the action (e.g. the politician's daughter who takes a stroll when there are killers on the prowl outside). There is a certain degree of enjoyability to it, though; the performances are good, the action sequences are well directed, etc. It is my second viewing, with the rating slightly raised.

Rating: 38 (up from 25)

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