A below-average Malaysian thriller
Kill-Fist is a movie about a protagonist who is thrown into a series of deadly games in order to win money or a big prize. This idea of a protagonist being thrown into a series of deadly games or fighting for money is nothing new in this space, and that’s, unfortunately, part of the problem with Kill-Fist. ..
The Malaysian movie, Warrior, is essentially a combination of the plots of both Warrior and Nerve. The plot is then played out across a rather predictable and rapid 90 minute run-time that fails to live up to expectations.
Zhang is a middle-aged man struggling to excel in a crippling economy trying to sell insurance. He’s about to get divorced and he’s losing custody of his daughter Didi too. If that wasn’t enough, Zhang’s misery is compounded by the fact his father is suffering from Alzheimer’s. Talk about a bad break!
Zhang is intrigued by the game and decides to sign up. He meets his opponent, a burly man named Wang, at the underground lot. Zhang is able to knock Wang out in the first round and earns $500 for his troubles. Zhang continues to fight and wins more fights, making more money. However, he becomes increasingly worried about what he’s doing. He knows that if he loses his next fight, he’ll be blacklisted from the game and will have to give up all of his earnings. Zhang decides to quit the game before it’s too late. ..
Zhang’s rise up the ranks coincides with a pastor called John who has ties with Zhang in the past. John starts fighting to make money, and eventually becomes entangled in Jean’s struggles.
The screenplay is pretty simple and you’ll see the final twist coming a mile away. The fighting and action is admittedly pretty good but the music is surprisingly subdued and ill-fitting. With the exception of the final fight (which is annoyingly cut), most of the music is so chilled that it completely juxtaposes what’s happening, which is an odd artistic choice if I’m honest. ..
Kill-Fist is a dark and gory crime novel with some uncomfortable scenes. The rape is jarring and the story takes a dark turn that feels more for shock value than narrative progression.
Kill-Fist is a simple and straightforward action thriller that stays by-the-numbers to a fault. It’s not particularly taxing and it’s very easy to watch, but it’s also very easy to forget as well. It’s not an outright bad movie but it’s a not a particularly good one either.
The Kill-Fist Ending is a new game mode in “Injustice 2” that pits the DC heroes against the villains. The mode is available as a free update and pits players against each other in a series of matches to see who can achieve the most kills. The Kill-Fist Ending is a new game mode in “Injustice 2” that pits the DC heroes against the villains. The mode is available as a free update and pits players against each other in a series of matches to see who can achieve the most kills. ..
