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Why We're Killing Gunther

Original title: Killing Gunther
  • 2017
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
16K
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Arnold Schwarzenegger in Why We're Killing Gunther (2017)
A group of young, raw and undisciplined assassins hire a docu-crew at gun point, to have undeniable proof that they're the ones who will kill the most infamous hitman of all time, Gunther. But Gunther is on to them before they know it and he makes it his personal mission to make their lives a living hell. It becomes a race against time: kill or be killed, as the hunters quickly become the prey.
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A group of eccentric assassins are fed up with Gunther, the world's greatest hitman, and decide to kill him, but their plan turns into a series of bungled encounters as Gunther seems to alwa... Read allA group of eccentric assassins are fed up with Gunther, the world's greatest hitman, and decide to kill him, but their plan turns into a series of bungled encounters as Gunther seems to always be one step ahead.A group of eccentric assassins are fed up with Gunther, the world's greatest hitman, and decide to kill him, but their plan turns into a series of bungled encounters as Gunther seems to always be one step ahead.

  • Director
    • Taran Killam
  • Writer
    • Taran Killam
  • Stars
    • Taran Killam
    • Dave 'Squatch' Ward
    • Bobby Moynihan
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    16K
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    • Director
      • Taran Killam
    • Writer
      • Taran Killam
    • Stars
      • Taran Killam
      • Dave 'Squatch' Ward
      • Bobby Moynihan
    • 176User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Taran Killam
    Taran Killam
    • Blake
    Dave 'Squatch' Ward
    Dave 'Squatch' Ward
    • Kolvalchik
    • (as David 'Squatch' Ward)
    Bobby Moynihan
    Bobby Moynihan
    • Donnie
    Hannah Simone
    Hannah Simone
    • Sanaa
    Marc-Anthony Massiah
    Marc-Anthony Massiah
    • Warlord
    Sylvesta Stuart
    Sylvesta Stuart
    • Soldier #1
    Reese Alexander
    Reese Alexander
    • Soldier #2
    J.C. Williams
    J.C. Williams
    • Soldier #3
    Eric Mazimpaka
    • Soldier #4
    Amitai Marmorstein
    Amitai Marmorstein
    • Nate…
    Chad Sayn
    • Jeep Driver
    Peter Kelamis
    Peter Kelamis
    • Rahmat
    Paul Brittain
    Paul Brittain
    • Gabe
    Aubrey Sixto
    • Ashley
    Joel Labelle
    Joel Labelle
    • Sultan
    Janene Carleton
    Janene Carleton
    • Sex Slave Girl
    Amir Talai
    Amir Talai
    • Izzat
    Aaron Yoo
    Aaron Yoo
    • Yong
    • Director
      • Taran Killam
    • Writer
      • Taran Killam
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    4Sawyer-4815162342

    A Dumb Movie Slightly Redeemed By Arnold; 4/10 Stars

    I love assassin movies. The best thing I can say about this movie is I did watch the whole thing without shutting it off.

    95% of the movie follows a documentary crew who is hired to follow a team of assassins. They are trying to kill the worlds greatest hit-man, a guy named Gunther (Played by Arnold.) One or two of the assassins are amusing but most of the jokes fall flat and the movies ends up being pretty tedious as a result. I honestly wanted to like it but the writing is pretty bad, the action is laughable (but not in a good way) and what could be an interesting premise is wasted.

    The best part of the movie is Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is the only actor in the movie that feels like a real actor, which is crazy because he's know more for his action abilities than his acting abilities. Sadly, Arnie is only in about 5% of the movie and the rest of the time viewers are stuck with a mediocre cast. At the very least I give Arnold credit for making the most of his role. (Although I bet he only was on set for a week.) Even though this is a comedy movie and not a true story I was disappointed by the lack of internal consistency. Basically Gunther (Arnie's character)is capable of performing assassinations that defy all logic and explanation. I would have rather him been a very good assassin who is human, rather than a super-powered baddie who can apparently bend the laws of time and space.

    I acknowledge that there was a decent idea here. Unfortunately it didn't work out and I'm surprised Arnold agreed to appear in this movie. I'm guessing most of the budget was spent on his salary, otherwise his presence makes no sense to me.

    Sadly, I cannot recommend this movie, unless you are a huge Schwarzenegger fan and you love the idea of an assassin comedy (and you smoke enough pot that you are able to suspend disbelief in the face of the ridiculous and are able to laugh at jokes that aren't really funny.) Sober viewers should probably skip this one.
    6matze-23967

    It's an entertaining trash movie

    It's what you can call a marmite movie, you either love it or hate it. Best to watch with some friends, having some nibbles and beers. I felt entertained and had a good time, never expected it to be an Oscar contestant
    8alliance109

    I need to find another place for movie reviews

    I need to find another place for movie reviews. There are way too many uptight people rating movies on IMDb. This movie was fun from the beginning until the end. Schwarzenegger was absolutely hilarious! like another reviewer said, just watch it For that matter make sure you watch any movie before you see the reviews, especially today, because it really can spoil great movies.
    7damianphelps

    An unexpected gem

    This is a really funny movie all the way through to Arnie singing a country music song in the end cedits.

    I did sort of assume that this was another 'use the star to market the film and not really have them in it' job and it did look like that for a long time. Arnie isn't in the film until the 67 minute mark but after that he is pretty much a constant.

    However the actual movie up until Arnie is really good and gets better once he appears. Its supposed to be silly and it does have some great over the top moments. Arnie also delivers a bunch of his famous one liners (greatest hits style) as well.

    I think those that didn't enjoy it maybe missed the point.

    Have fun, they obviously did!
    7Nathan4

    Glad I gave this one a chance

    Is it utterly ridiculous? Absolutely. But there were plenty of laugh out loud moments, and that's the most important thing in a comedy, no?

    Give it 15 minutes, if you haven't laughed by then it's not for you...but I have a feeling you'll be laughing.

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    • Trivia
      Taran Killam and Cobie Smulders are married in real life.
    • Goofs
      When Sanaa tells her story and they show her shooting a guy in a jeep, her sniper rifle doesn't even twitch. Such a weapon would have significant, visible recoil and a heavy shock to her shoulder when firing an actual bullet.
    • Quotes

      Blake: [after Gunther escapes on a chopper] He got to the chopper.

    • Crazy credits
      "Gunther will return in The Gunther Who Loved Me (if this movie makes any money)"
    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: 'Weird Al' Yankovic/Taran Killam/Solomon Georgio (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Jump The Gun
      Written & Performed by Taylor Killam

      Recorded by Samuel Drake McAulay

      Courtesy of Imagem/FTV

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Hong Kong
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Matando a Gunther
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Folktale Productions
      • Ingenious Media
      • Miscellaneous Entertainment
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $197,616
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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