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Righteous Kill (2008)

Director: Jon Avnet

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Robert De Niro and Al Pacino reteam to hunt down a serial killer.

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From Time Out New York

Fueled by star power, ego and likely Cialis, this tired buddy-cop thriller doesn’t bother to hide its reliance on the charm and dubious chemistry of its leads. Lucky thing, since it tanks as a whodunit. Bob and Al are codger detectives on the trail of a vigilante serial killer, but despite some rough sex and 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson to you), it’s strictly Geritol territory. Still, watching these roosters strut around is a reminder that ramshackle jalopies can haul ass even when they’re coasting.

Author: Mark Holcomb 2008-09-16 18:36:39

Time Out New York Issue 677: September 18 - September 24, 2008

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Righteous Kill

Cast & crew

Director: Jon Avnet

Cast: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, Carla Gugino, John Leguizamo, Donnie Wahlberg, Brian Dennehy, Melissa Leo full cast

Rated: R

Duration: 100 mins

US Release: Sep 12 2008


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