There is absolutely no arguing that David Fincher is one of the greatest filmmakers ever. Se7en is an all-time murder-mystery thriller, Gone Girl is an adaptation that captures the brilliance of its source material and then some, and Zodiac might just be the definitive serial killer movie. Yes, Fincher is flying high and has become a master of the Hollywood thriller. But when you’re flying that high, so are expectations.
Yeah, it really is as simple and derivative as the title would have you think. Avenging the attack of a loved one? Isn't that the basis for 90% of action movies? It’s John Wick but if the woman lived. It’s Taken without the daughter or kidnapping. Based on the book by French author Alexis “Matz” Nolent, The Killer is a reminder that not all books are rife for a movie adaptation.
RELATED: 'The Killer': Release Date, Cast, Plot, and Everything We Know About David Fincher's Next Movie 'The Killer' Doesn't Compare to David Fincher's Other Movies There are a few links to other Fincher movies that fans will enjoy. Fincher’s interest in humanity’s obsession with commercialism is very much present. Your favorite brands pop up here and there and we see a few nods to how capitalism has destroyed our society, leaving room for people like the Killer to swoop in and take charge.