As Maria, she is simply the hottest cold-blooded killer around. Speaking Italian through most of the film only adds to her mystery and allure. Her pistols do most of the talking for her. Admittedly she is not a well rounded killer. She does not seem to have any martial arts skills. Heck, she can't even do a push up. But she is gutsy, smart and not afraid to shoot first, then shoot again.
There is just enough firepower to keep your blood pumping and no more. This movie does not need to resort to Hollywood explosions to keep people interested.
No tricky storylines or cop-out Deus ex Machina endings in this movie. This story moves quickly and not a minute is wasted. The action and changes in moods are paced by a great soundtrack. All the original music and the alternative songs add a haunting beauty to the film.
If you like the Female Assassin genre, this is a must see.
If you liked la femme nikkita, like intense movies movies, strong female characters, and do not require lengthy dialogue, you won't find a better movie. Just get it, trust me.Time waits for no man... I just watched Killing Time for the second time...not sure when I saw it the first time, but it seemed like a good way to kill some time before dinner, here in the hotel room. A British crime drama, this movie tells the tale of a beautiful Italian assassin hired by a cop, to kill a mobster. The plan goes bad, when the cop can't afford the assassin, and the target is delayed on the train. It's a small film, but well shot and well acted (by actors you've seen, but can't quite put your finger on their identities). Violent, though, so not for little kids. The plot isn't terribly complicated, and is somewhat predictable, but if you're watching this movie this isn't likely a terribly big deal to you. And, that Italian assassin is damned efficient. I wouldn't want to come up against her. Ever.
