In “The Kill Room,” Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson team up in a refreshing comic thriller, marking their first collaboration since their separate paths crossed in “Kill Bill Vol 2.” Thurman portrays Patrice, a high-strung Manhattan gallery owner whose art acquisitions haven’t sparked the art world’s interest. Enter Gordon (Jackson), a Brooklyn bialy baker and underworld stooge proposing a peculiar deal involving mob money funneled through Patrice’s art books.
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- The Kill Room is released on 24 November on Prime.
Reggie (Joe Manganiello), a local toughie turned amateur artist, executes this shady business. He forges paintings under the pseudonym “the Bagman,” notorious for using carrier bags in his violent deeds. Unexpectedly, Reggie’s counterfeit art becomes the rage of New York, reaping profits but irking the mafia bosses.
The film’s narrative echoes elements of “The Producers” with Reggie’s unintentional success and a hint of “Bullets Over Broadway” via a brutish figure revealing hidden artistic flair. However, the direction by Nicol Paone and screenplay by Jonathan Jacobson fail to imbue the cast with vitality, leaving the audience craving more.
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Nonetheless, Thurman and Jackson’s shared screen time sparkles with mutual delight. Thurman encapsulates comedic exhaustion, particularly in her encounters with thugs outside her gallery, injecting witty retorts with dry humor. Maya Hawke, Thurman’s real-life daughter, contributes with an amusing portrayal of an outraged artist. Conversely, Manganiello’s performance lacks the charisma to invigorate the screen.
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In contrast, Matthew Maher’s vibrant presence, reminiscent of his compelling performance in last year’s “Funny Pages,” would have injected life into the film. While “The Kill Room” attempts to satirize the art world, it falls short compared to classics like Tony Hancock’s “The Rebel,” which masterfully blend satire and humor.
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