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  Written September 15, 2008

  21st Century Police Proceedural Strikes On Most Notes

  by Cinema_Pro

  The premise of two, veteran police detectives on the NYPD, that have became jilted with the justice system, now faced with unmasking the new serial killer plaguing the NY underbelly works, on most levels. Where the plot falters is that it is slightly predicable who the culprit turns out to be. In addition, the intimate/romantic relationship the DeNiro's character tries to make a connection into the cases, yet feels tacked on for sexual tension/heat, rather than being one of the key characters. Also a proliferation of profanity becomes a detracting element that seems crash and shock-jock, rather than natural dialogue. As someone who has worked with the police, as a security guard, I know that police are more professional and mannered than such actions would depict them to be. I rate this film as a go-see, but not a repeat viewing title/piece.

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  Written September 27, 2008

  Review- 4.5 out of 5

  by Tjfkidd

  I highly recommend seeing this one guys. Not only is it a great movie but there are a couple things a movie like this should do. One is keep you on the edge of your seat. And the other is make significant changes in the characters throughout the movie so you cannot fully figure a character out. This movie accomplishes both. I really enjoyed it and i think it was all around a great movie. I give Righteous Kill 4.5 out of 5 stars.

  • 9 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  Written September 12, 2008

  USELESS FAN REVIEW

  by TXtom

  I can't believe there are 213 ratings and only 1 actually saw the movie. That 1 is the only posting here of any value.
  
  I don't give a flying fig if you think you will or will not like it. But I really am interested in knowing if you liked it AFTER YOU SAW IT.
  
  MY WIFE AND I JUST CAME BACK FROM THE MOVIE. IT WAS A PRETTY GOOD MOVIE WITH A COUPLE TWISTS AND TURNS, AND A SURPRISE ENDING. IF YOU NEED TO HAVE A NIGHT OUT, IT'S WORTH WHILE.
  
  CAUTION, I DON'T RATE MOVIES BASED ON ARTISTIC VALUE, CULTURICAL VALUE OR SOCIAL MESSAGE; JUST IF WE ENJOYED IT AND GOT OUR MONEY'S WORTH..
  
  

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  Written September 25, 2008

  Great Detective Movie

  by LinW0724

  If you enjoy detective movies, you will enjoy this one. The movie has a lot of twists in it. But if you are an action movie fan, you will be very bored because this movie is not about action, it is about the story, the mystery, and the suspense.

  • 27 out of 45 found this review helpful.
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  Written September 12, 2008

  Wait for TV release

  by Aunty-Violet

  This movie is a total waste of time! It should have been 'made for tv'. The main actors barely acted, the ending was obvious 5 minutes into the movie. It was predictable and plebian at best.
  Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro were really too old to be cast as detectives and the idea that the 36-year-old forensics gal would actually want to have sex with Robert Deniro was not believable. Okay, if he was BEING Robert DeNiro, maybe, just for the 'celebrity status'. Bobby and Al are just too old looking to be playing these roles, and when Bobby 'jogs' he looks like a 75-year-old trying to escape from an old folks home (hey! I'm 60, so I CAN talk like this).
  
  Don't waste your money! Go see Tropic Thunder or Traitor instead. Bang for your buck.

  • 11 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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  Written September 20, 2008

  Righteous Kill

  by rikigoya

  i enjoyed this movie it kept me thinking through out the whole movie ......if your a De niro and pacino fan its a must see.

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  Written September 17, 2008

  So bad it's insulting

  by ebassford

  Even as the credits rolled, I knew I was in for a disappointment. For such a well-hyped movie, it gets off to a slow start. Most of the first hour consists of the main characters getting in and out of cars and having disappointingly polite conversations with police brass, with the occasional cut to someone being shot. I've heard reviews praise De Niro and Pacino's "chemistry" in this movie, but there's only one scene where they really play off each other, and it's at the very end when all the twists have already been revealed. And there's little of either actor's trademark over-the-top aggression. They hardly raise their voices, and the script is far from strong enough to make that interesting. Speaking of twists, I can't imagine that anyone who has ever seen a movie about cops would be surprised by this one.
  
  That being said, I knew I was going to have to see this movie-- I wouldn't have listened, no matter who told me it was bad. So I guess I can't stop you either.

  • 8 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  Written September 13, 2008

  Righteous killing

  by wms1

  Horrible, horrible, horrible... so disappointed! I was so excited to see this movie after viewing the trailer, but total waste of time! Horrible script and the actors dont get a chance to show their true ability... its a shame they choose to do this movie. Save your money and dont see it... you will only be left confused, unsatisfied, and frustrated! Biggest movie failure of the year!!!!!

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  Written September 12, 2008

  DEAD ON ARRIVAL

  by bizbuzz

  Like many of you out there, when I first saw the trailer promoting this picture, my reaction was, "Can't wait!" The prospect of seeing these two Hollywood giants sharing the silver screen once more was thrilling. How sad to have to report that it wasn't worth the wait. The one short scene Al and Bobby D shared in Michael Mann's far superior "HEAT" was more satisfying than the entire 100 some-odd minutes of this utter debacle. Every lame cop movie cliche is on display here. The script is incredibly weak, the direction is uneven, and the editing very sloppy, making the story line convoluted and, dare I say, DULL. What a waste of two great talents. My guess is that they were simply in it for the pay day and that "The Writer of 'Inside Man'" was simply riding the wave of that success. When the producers asked him, "What else you got?" my guess is that he pulled this one off the shelf, dusted it off and then nobody bothered to read it. Re-rent "HEAT" and save your $10 bucks.

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  Written September 20, 2008

  Bad

  by ef9boy88

  Movie was bad ass, If you like Robert Di Nero, or Al Puccino you will definetly like this movie. Had some action, but not a lot. Will have you thinking and trying to figure this movie out all the way through. Turns you in many different directions until it finaly drops on you.

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  Written September 13, 2008

  it was pretty good

  by i_say_truth

  if these guy were at least 15 years younger this movie could have possibly been a bit better this was a long over due, they should of done movies way before there were in there 60's. overall it was good its worth seing... it gets your attention. Once u think u got ithis movie figured out u might look stupid

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  Written September 13, 2008

  Dinero and Pacino a good team-story nothing spectacular

  by digitalbabe

  First I must say that I LOVED Heat. It is one of my favorite movies, ever. Michael Mann is a true talent, which I am sure contributed to the film's visual appeal for me. I saw this today 9/12. This film seemed a bit stretched out, and could have been a lot more edgy and sexy. I felt like I was watching someone simply unfold events, not really any neat film making art here. The battle between good and evil works on screen, but the story arc was a bit too extended, and a few times there were people looking at their watch. For Pacino and Dinero fans, as well as anyone who likes cop or crime dramas it's worth a matinee. Though I had high expectations from this film and actors, the actors made this film. Nothing we have not seen before.

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  Written September 16, 2008

  Horrible Movie

  by Nmrod

  I am a big fan of Al Pacino but he was horrible in this movie. Lets not forget the fact that 50 Cent was one fo the characters. The movie was soooo bad! there is no way that you can believe that those two guys are cops and the whole story was just really bad. I will say that Robert Di Nero was fantastic as always he is a great actor and pulled his weight. It is unfortunate that Mr. Pacino and other characters could not do the same. I wouldn't waste my money or time on this movie.

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written September 17, 2008

  Righteous Kill

  by jtt0624

  Movie was good, but not great. Great actors, so you have to love it anyway. Certainly added a twist at the end Definitely worth spendng your money on.

  • 9 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written September 4, 2009

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    Not good enough for legends.

  by redyeah

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