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I consider myself a Fangirl. What does that mean, you ask? A "fanboy" in the most common understanding is a hardcore fan of 'genre' based entertainment in particular. In my case - science-fiction and comic book based movies and television. Because I'm a chick - it's fangirl, not fanboy. There you have it! I am a big movie fan, however, not necessarily a 'film' fan. And now - I have the forum to present my opinions to the public! These will mainly be movie reviews -that will always be my opinion - repeat OPINION. Just what I think, and in no way do I present my opinion as fact. I hope you enjoy and maybe it will help you decide what to see at the movie theater this weekend!

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Retro Movie Review: Killing Gunther (2017 - R – 92 minutes)

Some of the theaters in my area have begun discussing plans to safely reopen. In the meantime, I continue to safely social distance and catch up on older flicks I missed.  Killing Gunther is available on Netflix.


Taran Killam came up with some truly zany characters during his time on SNL. I have enjoyed his run on the sitcom Single Parents. This movie features something in between. Killam wrote and directed this truly bizarre movie where he plays a hitman named Blake.  Blake and all his hitman friends are doing just fine in the old hitman rankings. There’s one issue. Each of them has come across Gunther – the number one hitman in the world.  Annoyed with being constantly one-upped, they get together to decide to kill Gunther and remove him from the equation.  To ensure everyone is aware of the success once they have succeeded, they have hired a documentary crew to follow them as they attempt to ensnare and eliminate Gunther.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeLp9-k9-LQ


The movie is absolutely ridiculous. As long as you go in realizing that, you can turn off your brain and enjoy the silliness. Killam directs as well as having written this story and with a cast of friends the interaction scenes where all the hitpeople are together are the best moments.  Bobby Moynihan is a standout and I could have used even more scenes with he and Killam.  Each of the characters is more insane than the last and watching them attempt to plan is where the best hijinks ensue. 

The true gem of this movie is Arnold Schwarzenegger as Gunther. He seems to be having the time of his live as Gunther. He definitely understood the tone and has a blast sending up his previous roles and lines of dialogue.


Overall, the movie is stupid and silly, and honestly, might be exactly what you need to watch right now.

6 out of 10 – solid brainless entertainment. Get out the air popper and enjoy.


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