Cold, calculating, and devilishly detailed, The Killer certainly hits its target. Yep, meticulous filmmaker extraordinaire, David Fincher, strikes again with yet another cleverly crafted thriller. First things first - the movie looks and sounds terrific. There is ample visual style and some creative use of sound design. It becomes pretty neat when the film’s audio changes based on the camera’s POV. Also neat is the surprise additions of humor. With a title like “The Killer,” you might not expect such an entertaining time. I mean, it is grim – but grimly entertaining, nonetheless. One thing I can see troubling moviegoers, however, is their connection to our titular “ender of life.” Played expertly by Michael Fassbender, the character is portrayed as extremely dutiful with little dialogue (think Ryan Gosling in Drive). And let’s just say they don’t go out of their way to endear him to the audience. With most “revenge” flicks, you can really emphasize with the protagonist and root for them wholeheartedly. Here, it’s a little murky. Yes, there’s a look at his “home life” and why his revenge is important, but it’s short – too short. There’s very little establishing being done. And unlike the likes of John Wick or The Equalizer, this film takes its time (just like our killer). But while it’s precise to a fault, The Killer still delivers a plethora of globe-trotting substance to sink our teeth into. And for that, I say thank you Mr. Fincher!