R | 1h 55m | Romcom | May 24, 2024
Despite having a noir-ish action title, director Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man” is a romcom. It’s got a slightly-too-slow acceleration, but once it gets rolling, it’s a fun ride.
‘Hit Man’: Richard Linklater Directs a Fun Summer Romcom
It’s 97 percent critics, 93 percent audiences on Rotten Tomatoes; yup, it’s a hit, man.
Madison Master (Adria Arjona) and Gary Johnson (Glenn Powell), in the romcom "Hit Man." Barnstorm Productions/Netflix
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.
