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IMDb rating 6.4
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Critic rating 6.2

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Critic Matt Zoller Seitz
rated 5

...an intelligent but not terribly effective drama. And its discussion of military ethics...

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Critic A.A. Dowd

Heavy on speeches and light on actual drama, Good Kill is at least psychologically credible...

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Ian Freer
rated 8

Hawke makes his slide from hard as nails military type to self-loathing wreck believable and affecting. January Jones plays effective riffs on her housewife-in-meltdown mode from Mad Men and Zoe Kravitz is a sparky presence...

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Critic Mike Mccahill
rated 8

...this smart and serious thinkpiece never loses sight of the overheads...

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Critic Jonna Vanhatalo
rated 6

Välspelat och tänkvärt...

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Cast & Crew

Andrew Niccol
Director
Bruce Greenwood
As Lieutenant Colonel Jack Johns
Ethan Hawke
As Commandant Tom Egan
Peter Coyote
As Langley
Kevin Wiggins
As Trooper Morgan
January Jones
As Molly Egan

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Good Kill is a thought-provoking and intense war drama that explores the psychological effects of drone warfare on a US Air Force pilot. The film stars Ethan Hawke as Major Tommy Egan, a former F-16 pilot who is now stationed at an Air Force base near Las Vegas, Nevada, and spends his days flying armed MQ-9 Reaper drones in support of the US War on Terror. As he navigates his way through the high-tempo assignment, Egan begins to question the morality of his missions and the collateral damage they cause. The film's narrative raises important questions about the use of drones in modern warfare and the impact it has on the soldiers who operate them. The movie's plot is well-developed, as it shows Egan's initial enthusiasm for his new assignment and how he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the mission as he is ordered to attack morally ambiguous targets, including crowds of civilians, public buildings, and factories. The film's tension builds as Egan's performance declines and his drinking intensifies, causing him to avoid home commitments and ultimately question his own moral compass. Good Kill features an impressive cast, including Ethan Hawke, January Jones, Zoë Kravitz, Jake Abel, and Bruce Greenwood. The film's visuals are striking, with stunning aerial footage of the Nevada desert and the drone strikes themselves. The movie's score is equally impressive, perfectly capturing the tension and intensity of Egan's missions. Overall Good Kill offers a unique and thought-provoking perspective on modern warfare and its effects on soldiers. The movie's themes are timely relevant and emotionally resonant making it a must-watch for fans of military dramas or anyone interested in exploring complex moral issues.

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