Killer's Kiss
Stanley Kubrick's second film, KILLER'S KISS, made the world take notice. The young moviemaker won acclaim for this dazzling film noir about a struggling New York boxer (Jamie Smith) whose life is imperiled when he protects a nightclub dancer (Irene Kane) from her gangster boss (Frank Silvera). "Using his camera as a sandpaper block, Kubrick has stripped away the veneer from the prizefight and dancehall worlds," the New York Mirror proclaimed.
KILLER'S KISS not only lends considerable insight into future Kubrick classics - such as 'The Killing' and 'Full Metal Jacket'- but is also a remarkable film in its own right: the boxing match may be the most vicious this side of 'Raging Bull', and the famed final battle remains an action tour-de-force. "An ambitious photographer...challenges the movie capital with KILLER'S KISS," the New York Daily News enthused. "The suspenseful venture augurs well for young Stanley Kubrick!"
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some very original scenes - tbird
the lighting was amazing. the black and white film draws you into the scenes which are simple and well crafted. some very dramatic scenes which are very different than the usual things you see in film. the suspense is good as well. i wanted to know what was going to happen to the characters.the actors draw you into the scenes. a must see.Early Kubrick film - SAllende
This is a decent film, and perhaps I expected more from the film because Stanley Kubrick directed it. Granted, this was only his second feature film.
The acting is fine, the dialogue is not too aged, and the scenes are well-shot. This film is also good-paced with decent amount of action.One of Kubrick's Finest - xYJx
While only his 2nd feature length film, Kubrick's classic imagery and tone are prevalent in this thriller. Kubrick's early aesthetics of film pale in comparison to masterpieces such as 2001, but don't let it fool you, this film is pure genius. From storytelling to action, Kubrick improved from his first film in leaps and bounds.
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some very original scenes - tbird
the lighting was amazing. the black and white film draws you into the scenes which are simple and well crafted. some very dramatic scenes which are very different than the usual things you see in film. the suspense is good as well. i wanted to know what was ...Early Kubrick film - SAllende
This is a decent film, and perhaps I expected more from the film because Stanley Kubrick directed it. Granted, this was only his second feature film.
The acting is fine, the dialogue is not too aged, and the scenes are well-shot. This film is also ...One of Kubrick's Finest - xYJx
While only his 2nd feature length film, Kubrick's classic imagery and tone are prevalent in this thriller. Kubrick's early aesthetics of film pale in comparison to masterpieces such as 2001, but don't let it fool you, this film is pure genius. From storytelling ...