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Icarus

  • 20102010
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  • 1h 28m
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5.0/10
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Icarus (2010)
A Soviet-trained assassin is determined to escape his double life as a hitman and as a husband-father.
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A Soviet-trained assassin is determined to escape his double life as a hitman and as a husband-father.A Soviet-trained assassin is determined to escape his double life as a hitman and as a husband-father.A Soviet-trained assassin is determined to escape his double life as a hitman and as a husband-father.
IMDb RATING
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4.2K
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  • Director
    • Dolph Lundgren
  • Writer
    • Raul Inglis
  • Stars
    • Dolph Lundgren
    • Stefanie von Pfetten
    • Samantha Ferris
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  • Director
    • Dolph Lundgren
  • Writer
    • Raul Inglis
  • Stars
    • Dolph Lundgren
    • Stefanie von Pfetten
    • Samantha Ferris
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    • 31User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
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    The Killing Machine
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    Dolph Lundgren
    Dolph Lundgren
    • Edward Gennas Edward Genn…
    Stefanie von Pfetten
    Stefanie von Pfetten
    • Joeyas Joey
    • (as Stefanie Von Pfetten)
    Samantha Ferris
    Samantha Ferris
    • Kerras Kerr
    David James Lewis
    David James Lewis
    • Mr. Grahamas Mr. Graham
    • (as David Lewis)
    Lindsay Maxwell
    Lindsay Maxwell
    • Aprilas April
    John Tench
    John Tench
    • Sergeas Serge
    Bo Svenson
    Bo Svenson
    • Vadimas Vadim
    Katelyn Mager
    • Tayloras Taylor
    Monique Ganderton
    Monique Ganderton
    • Kimas Kim
    Slavi Slavov
    Slavi Slavov
    • Olegas Oleg
    Stephen Chang
    Stephen Chang
    • John: Chinese Bossas John: Chinese Boss
    • (as Stephen M.D. Chang)
    Igor Morozov
    • Russian Officeras Russian Officer
    Mike Carpenter
    • Young Icarusas Young Icarus
    Marian Koprada
    • Young Vadimas Young Vadim
    Chantal Forde
    • Janetas Janet
    Malcolm Stewart
    Malcolm Stewart
    • Jeffas Jeff
    Patricia Mayen-Salazar
    Patricia Mayen-Salazar
    • Manuelaas Manuela
    Dan Payne
    Dan Payne
    • Daveas Dave
    • Director
      • Dolph Lundgren
    • Writer
      • Raul Inglis
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Dolph Lundgren admitted he didn't like the new US title "The Killing Machine" and found it rather stupid, the original title "Icarus" being more mysterious and intriguing.
    • Goofs
      The Beretta 92FS Inox pistol used by Icarus suddenly changes to a Taurus PT92 and then back to a 92FS Inox during a shootout.
    • Quotes

      Edward Genn: That's the funny thing about fate... if you don't follow, it will drag you where it wants to go.

    • Alternate versions
      The German DVD and Blu-Ray version is presented in the wrong image aspect ratio of 1.78:1 instead of the original 2.35:1 (cinemascope) ratio, featured on the French DVD / BLu-ray edition.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Entertainment Tonight: Episode dated 29 May 2009 (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Don't Say You Don't Love Me
      Performed by Reese

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    User reviews31

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    Top review
    6/10
    Serviceable Action Junkfood
    It makes sense for somebody whose a veteran actor of a specific genre to eventually be a producer, writer or director for said movie. Many a genre stalwart-Angela Bettis, Robert Englund, and Bruce Campbell have all taken a part of directing films, for better or for worse. So for someone like Dolph Lungren, it makes sense, as he's been a veteran of macho action films for a long time, and has already directed some titles in said genre. Which leads to this film, "The Killing Machine."

    Dolph stars as Edward Genn, a divorced father and investment broker, whose living a double life. You see, he also used to be a dangerous KGB assassin known as "Icarus." Well, the past comes back to haunt him in the Russian mob, and when they go after his family, it's time to strike back.

    As you can tell, "The Killing Machine" is pretty much your meat and potatoes style action/revenge movie. Thankfully, said meal isn't unappetizing, though it's certainly not spectacular. This comes from Anchor Bay, who at least seem to have an eye when it comes to direct to DVD action fair, in that said movies have good production values. It's also got enough bloody violence to satiate fans of mindless action fare, and it's all done with relish without feeling like overkill. Lundgren himself does a fine job as the former assassin, doing what he can with the rather basic material (though I had to turn on the subtitles whenever he delivered a monologue), and it's always fun to see Bo Svenson, here acting with a very unconvincing Russian accent. That's just fine though, as it adds to the escapist tone of the whole thing.

    If there are any problems, it's the direction and a few other performances. Sure, Lundgren will always be a convincing bad ass, but as a director, there isn't a whole lot about his style that sticks out (though it's nice to see someone not resort to hyperactive editing choices), as it's all done straightforward to the point of feeling a bit vanilla. Also, Stefanie Von Pfetten and Lindsay Maxwell deliver performances that could only be described as "unsatisfactory at best." They're really bad here, and kinda drag thing down whenever they show up, though they are pretty attractive.

    As a whole, "The Killing Machine" isn't bad for a weekend afternoon action movie. It's serviceable enough, though it's more passable than it is exciting to be honest.
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    • Dec 19, 2010

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    • Release date
      • July 2010 (Indonesia)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Audio Visual Entertainment (Greece)
      • Aurum Producciones (Spain)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • The Killing Machine
    • Filming locations
      • Langley, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Cinetel Films
      • Insight Film Studios
      • The Movie Network (TMN)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $72,643
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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