First Kill

"When you only have one shot, don't miss."

2017 1h 37m EN

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5.6

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★5.6TMDB · 596

ActionThrillerCrime

Synopsis

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A police chief tries to solve a kidnapping that involves a bank robber holding a young boy hostage.

“When you only have one shot, don't miss.”

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Cast

Bruce Willis
Howell
Hayden Christensen
Will
Ty Joseph Shelton
Danny
Megan Leonard
Laura
Gethin Anthony
Levi
William DeMeo
Richie
Deb G. Girdler
Dottie
Tyler Jon Olson
Tom

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Steven C. Miller
Writers: Nick Gordon
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Steven C. Miller, shot by Brandon Cox. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ryan Franks. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Thomas Calderon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Bruce Willis and Hayden Christensen and Ty Joseph Shelton carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "When you only have one shot, don't miss.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5884234 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Steven C. Miller directs. Brandon Cox behind the camera. Ryan Franks scores. Thomas Calderon cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 9 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Steven C. Miller, shot by Brandon Cox. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Ryan Franks. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Thomas Calderon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Bruce Willis and Hayden Christensen and Ty Joseph Shelton carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "When you only have one shot, don't miss.".
8IMDB entry: tt5884234 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Brandon Cox
Original score: Ryan Franks
Editing: Thomas Calderon
Production design: Niko Vilaivongs
Costume design: Bonnie Stauch
Makeup / hair: Andrea Smith
Runtime: 97 min · 1h 37m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $10,000,000
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: First Kill (2017)

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Gimly2017-09-09
★ 3/10
After his "I actually kinda tried" performance in Once Upon a Time in Venice earlier this year, Bruce Willis has obviously circled back to "not giving a fuck". Hayden Christensen is likewise a non-event in First Kill, probably Steven C. Miller's least interesting movie. Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible.
r96sk2021-02-10
★ 7/10
Good enough. I felt satisfied after watching 'First Kill'. Sure it isn't anything extremely memorable or overly creative/unique, but I came away feeling positive about it. It gave me what I wanted from a straight-to-video action film. Hayden Christensen is enjoyable in the lead role, and even Bruce Willis seemed to be trying at least; unlike, in my view anyway, in 2016's 'Precious Cargo'. Gethin Anthony, of 'Game of Thrones' fame, is good too - he features in the best scene of the film with child actor Ty Shelton. The plot is nothing close to being anything fresh, but it's suitable and it held my interest all the way through... I can't really ask for more. 3*.