‘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.
‘Hit Man’: Richard Linklater Directs a Fun Summer Romcom
Madison Master (Adria Arjona) and Gary Johnson (Glenn Powell), in the romcom "Hit Man." Barnstorm Productions/Netflix
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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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.
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by 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 featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.