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Killer Elite

When two of the world's most elite operatives -- Danny, a retired contract killer (Jason Statham), and Hunter, his longtime mentor (Robert De Niro) -- go up against the cunning leader of a secret military society (Clive Owen), their hunt takes them around the globe from Australia to Paris, London, ... and the Middle East.

Starring: Jason Statham, Clive Owen
Directed by: Gary McKendry
Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes
Release year: 2011
Studio: Universal Pictures

Synopsis: When two of the world's most elite operatives -- Danny, a retired contract killer (Jason Statham), and Hunter, his longtime mentor (Robert De Niro) -- go up against the cunning leader of a secret military society (Clive Owen), their hunt takes them around the globe from Australia to Paris, London, and the Middle East.

Starring: Jason Statham, Clive Owen

Supporting actors: Robert De Niro, Dominic Purcell, Aden Young, Yvonne Strahovski, Ben Mendelsohn, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Directed by: Gary McKendry

Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller

Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes

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Release year: 2011

Studio: Universal Pictures

MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong violence, language and some sexuality/nudity

ASIN: B006TLFIAQ (Rental) and B006TLF5WM (Purchase)

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Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)

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48 of 61 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! November 29, 2011

By Ronald Belton

Format:DVD

In 1980, a wealthy Omani business man in exile hires retired contract killer Danny, played by Janson Statham, to kill the SAS soldiers who killed his sons. A private organization of ex SAS men tasks Spike, played by Clive Owen, with protecting them. Unlike most action movies this one has a good plot, and is perfectly cast. It also contains one of the best fight scenes on film.

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Fast Paced Action Packed True Story January 13, 2012

By Grady Harp HALL OF FAMETOP 50 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

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KILLER ELITE is a true story taken from the book 'The Feather Men' by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, adapted for the screen by Matt Sherring, and directed with an eye toward speed by Gary McKendry. The bit of history that the film addresses is the aftermath of the Dhofar Rebellion launched in the province of Dhofar against the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman, which had British support, from 1962 to 1976. It ended with the defeat of the rebels, but the state of Oman had to be radically reformed and modernized to cope with the campaign. The fact that three sons of the Sheik of Oman were killed by the British leaving the Sheik with a strong need for revenge so that he can regain his kingdom by sending his remaining son to a safe land is the springboard for the film's plot.

Before the film's action begins, the Sheik has taken hired assassin Hunter (Robert De Niro) captive because he failed to kill the murderers of his three sons. The film opens in 1980 the exiled Sheik (with his remaining son Bakhait - Firass Dirani) hires Hunter's pupil Danny (Jason Statham), a retired member of Britain's Elite Special Air Service, to kill the three assassins of his sons. A private organization of ex SAS tasks men headed by Spike (Clive Owen) is assigned to protect the British assassins. Covering the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East, Danny and Hunter, two of the worlds' most elite operatives, are plunged into a highly dangerous game of cat and mouse - where the predators become the prey.

There is plenty of incredible action in the form of one-on-one fights between Statham and Owen, car chases, and other acts of derring-do to keep the film rolling. At times the plot gets muddy and some of the characters are not well defined - those played by Domenic Purcell, Aden Young, Ben Mendelsohn and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje in particular. And of course there is the requisite romance between Statham and Yvonne Strahovski, which helps soften the film periodically. But basically this is an action film; the main reason it is of such interest is the fact that it is based on a true story - a story whose history is shared in the closing credits. Definitely a film for Statham/De Niro/Owen fans! Grady Harp, January 12

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars There Are No Good Guys January 14, 2012

By prisrob TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

With a cast that includes Jason Statham, Clive Owen and Robert DeNiro you would expect an exceptional film. It is a good film, filled with action.

This film is said to be based on fact and not fiction. It is far fetched in some ways, but with the recent assassination of a scientist in Iran, presumably by the Israelis or the CIA, I find it more believable. Two teams of ex-SAS men are trying to kill each other. Or, at least, Jason Statham, has been asked to kill four ex-SAS men, and to make it look like an accident. He agrees to this mission to save the life of his mentor, played by Robert De Niro. Clive Owen, is from a group of men called the 'Feather Men' who are hired to protect ex-SAS men from retribution. A little convoluted, but all in all simple to follow. Each team has become hired killers after their stints in the SAS, and this is not a game for amateurs. De Niro is being held hostage by a sheik in Oman. Statham travels all over th eworld to hunt for his prey. He has a team that is first rate, and some of the action is complicated and breath taking. What holds this film together are the characters and the plot. We can see the action in many films, but the plot and the acting here are superb. All of the killers realize it is their professionalism that keeps them going. Face to face combat and high technology are all a part of this play.

I liked this film, and as a spy novel/film afficianado, much of it seemed realistic. Of course, the director/writer took liberites, but that is necessary in this type of film. There is a little bit of love interest, and that creates a huge problem for one of the men,. The rest of the teams do not mention family, and it would seem in this kind of world, loners would be the best killers. I would have expected this film to do much better at the box office. I only heard about it once it was on DVD, and I wonder about the back story.

Recommended. prisrob 01-14-12

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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it, sit back, and enjoy!

I remember the original movie starring James Caan. This one took a different view of the storyline, and was worth every penny. Both versions are worth watching!

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