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The Hit
Drama · Thriller · Crime · 1984
Ten years after ratting on his old mobster friends in exchange for personal immunity, two hit men drive a hardened criminal to Paris for his execution. However, while on the way, whatever can go wrong, does go wrong.
Movie details
The Hit
“Even bad guys have bad days.”
1984 Drama · Thriller · Crime 1h 38m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.5 / 10
Community rating
Ten years after ratting on his old mobster friends in exchange for personal immunity, two hit men drive a hardened criminal to Paris for his execution. However, while on the way, whatever can go wrong, does go wrong.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Hit?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Stephen Frears
Written by
Peter Prince
John Hurt
Braddock
Terence Stamp
Willie Parker
Tim Roth
Myron
Laura del Sol
Maggie
Bill Hunter
Harry
Fernando Rey
Policeman
Jim Broadbent
Barrister
Court is in session
Put The Hit on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.