You Kill Me

[KLAXXON]

Cinematic hit men are dual-edged characters who can easily slip into the role of hero or villain, making them an attractive proposition for directors looking to pack an emotional punch. YOU KILL ME stars Ben Kingsley (SEXY BEAST) as Frank Falenczyk, a hit man whose work for the Buffalo-based Mafia has been hampered by his hopeless alcoholism. Director John Dahl (THE LAST SEDUCTION) sends his lead character off to San Francisco where Alcoholics Anonymous awaits, as does Dave (Bill Pullman), who helps Frank get an apartment and a job in a mortuary. The job introduces Frank to Laurel (Taa Leoni), whom he begins a relationship with while occasionally falling off the wagon and attending AA meetings. Luke Wilson makes an appearance as a fellow alcoholic who mentors Frank through the program. YOU KILL ME is a wonderful return to form for Dahl, who has struggled to build on his early, noir-inflected career. Kingsley is as reliable as ever in the central role, and he demonstrates an impressive array of emotions as the film progresses. Credit is also due to co-screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely who deliver a tight and hugely enjoyable plot while also adding generous doses of dark humour throughout. Intelligent and fun, YOU KILL ME is likely to gain a strong word-of-mouth reputation as viewers are lured into its fold.





A sweet black comedy about a professional killer from Buffalo whose gangster uncle makes him join Alcoholics Anonymous in San Francisco, falls in love with a down to earth saleswoman and cleans up his act so he can be a neater killer. So it's not dead straight, but that's what to like about it.

A wry and dry tone makes this an entertaining and engaging comedy with black edges, expertly delivered by director John Dahl and marvellously performed by a top cast. Ben Kingsley is terrific as Frank, the minimalist pro killer whose Polish crime family is being squeezed out of Buffalo by the Irish gang working with the Chinese. That's the backdrop for a story about making amends, which Frank finally intends to do.

He is beautifully supported by Tea Leonie as Laurel, the woman he meets at a funeral, while he's working as a part time mortuary assistant in between his AA sessions. Both characters are well written and they match well, surprisingly enough. Bill Pullman offers great support as the man keeping an eye on Frank for his uncle, and Luke Wilson nicely underplays his role as a gay alcoholic helping Frank. Also tops is Philip Baker Hall as the heavy uncle.

It's fun and enjoyable, without being superficial or simplistic, with some sharp dialogue and a touch of gang action.








Ben Kingsley ...  Frank Falenczyk
Téa Leoni ...  Laurel Pearson
Luke Wilson ...  Tom
Dennis Farina ...  Edward O'Leary
Philip Baker Hall ...  Roman Krzeminski
Bill Pullman ...  Dave
Marcus Thomas ...  Stef Krzeminski
Scott Heindl ...  James Doyle
Alison Sealy-Smith ...  Doris Rainford (as Allison Sealy-Smith)
Aron Tager ...  Walter Fitzgerald
Jayne Eastwood ...  Kathleen Fitzgerald
Al Corley ...  Man in Park
Erik Fjeldsted ...  Kevin
Aaron Hughes ...  Stanley
Devin McCracken ...  Henry



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