Hit Man (2024)

Titmarsh calls the film hugely entertaining and a gem. She praises how its screenplay deftly combines dark thrills with classic farce.

Strong finds the film a riotously entertaining, fresh black comedy with a darker moral undercurrent. She especially praises Glen Powell’s shape-shifting lead performance and the sharp script.

Felperin calls the film smart, steamy screwball fun and predicts viewers will leave delighted. She particularly praises the chemistry and comic timing of Glen Powell and Adria Arjona.

Ebiri finds the film genuinely fresh and suggests it could be a masterpiece. He praises Linklater’s gentle, generous direction and Glen Powell’s charming, self-aware star turn.

Newland finds Hit Man an entertaining, light-footed crime romp that balances comedy with darker moral questions. She especially praises the fizzy chemistry between Glen Powell and Adria Arjona.

Brody finds the film a clever, resonant romantic comedy, though its rushed character development and clichéd ending weaken it. He especially praises Glen Powell and Adria Arjona’s lively performances and charged chemistry.

The critic calls the film very good and supremely funny. The review singles out its entertaining take on assassin-comedy conventions.

The critic calls the film a fizzy, funny, heightened good time, though not an awards contender. She especially praises the combustible chemistry between Glen Powell and Adria Arjona.

Butcher calls it an entertaining, refreshing romantic thriller, though its character shifts and emotional pacing sometimes feel underdeveloped. She especially praises Powell and Arjona’s magnetic chemistry and Powell’s comic transformations into a parade of hitman personas.

Keogan finds the film a slick, sexy comedy-noir, but says its polished commercial tone feels less personal than Linklater’s best work. She praises Powell and Arjona’s crackling chemistry while noting Powell’s magnetism can undercut the character’s depth.

Olsen finds Hit Man an enjoyable, breezy film with unexpected depth, though its tonal shift and plot mechanics cause it to lag. He especially praises the chemistry between Glen Powell and Adria Arjona, singling out their multi-layered argument scene.

Halligan presents the film as a funny, confident crowdpleaser. She singles out its lively treatment of the twisting true story of Gary Johnson.

The critic finds the comedy’s surface charm gives way to a persuasive, refreshingly bitter edge. Glen Powell’s performance is singled out for its deft, funny portrayal of a self-conscious man trying on new identities.

Lewis finds the film relaxed and engaging, praising its playful subversion of contract-killer movie expectations. He also highlights Glen Powell’s nuanced performance as Gary shifts between identities.

Dargis finds the film an entertaining, deftly handled romantic comedy. She singles out Glen Powell’s performance and the film’s playful genre-bending.

Bradshaw finds the film a thoroughly entertaining, diverting caper, though it struggles to blend off-screen violence with its good-humoured comedy. He praises Glen Powell’s cheerfully likable performance and the film’s playful exploration of identity through Gary’s shifting roles.

Ehrlich finds the comedy charming but too safe and not particularly funny. He praises Glen Powell’s movie-star charisma and the fizzy chemistry between Powell and Adria Arjona.

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Gleiberman finds the film amusing and entertaining, but says its sprawling plot runs too long and its identity theme grows self-conscious. He praises Glen Powell’s performance and the film’s delicious comic moments.

The critic calls the film uproariously entertaining and praises its revival of the screwball studio comedy. They single out Glen Powell’s comic transformations and the sizzling chemistry between Powell and Adria Arjona.

Hammond calls it a hilarious winner and a crowd-pleasing sleeper. He praises Glen Powell’s effortless performance through the disguises and shifting circumstances.

The critic calls Hit Man a delightful, highly entertaining romantic comedy with an unusually thoughtful edge. She especially praises Glen Powell’s charismatic performance and physical comedy.

The critic calls it a hilariously charming, highly entertaining genre mash-up with star-making potential for Glen Powell. They praise Powell’s transformative performance and the chemistry between him and Adria Arjona.

The critic calls Hit Man an exceptionally fun, crowd-pleasing film. They single out Glen Powell’s range and comic timing, along with his chemistry with Adria Arjona.

The critic finds Hit Man an uproarious crowd-pleaser and praises Linklater’s precise pacing. They also single out the chemistry between Glen Powell and Adria Arjona.

The critic calls it a great romantic comedy with a delicious bite, despite some slackness and underwritten elements. They single out a brilliantly conceived scene where the leads’ chemistry and dialogue unite romance with danger.

The headline presents the film as a smart, sexy, delightful comedy. It singles out how well the role suits Glen Powell, who co-wrote and stars in it.

Bonaime praises Hit Man as an entertaining, successful noir experiment and Linklater’s best film in years. He especially singles out Glen Powell’s comic versatility and the lively chemistry between Powell and Adria Arjona.

The critic calls Hit Man an infectious, irresistible crowdpleaser and a breakout showcase for Glen Powell. He praises Powell and Adria Arjona’s charismatic performances and Linklater’s playful blend of film noir and romantic comedy.

Nayman finds Hit Man slick and entertaining while arguing that its cheerful surface conceals a disturbing portrait of American rage. He particularly praises Glen Powell’s shape-shifting performance and his ability to balance goofiness with ruthlessness.

McKibbin finds the film a charming, lively old-school romantic comedy, despite its occasionally shallow philosophical musings. She particularly praises the easy chemistry and playful performances of Glen Powell and Adria Arjona.

The critic finds the film charming and enjoyable but slight, tonally lopsided, and often forgettable. They single out Adria Arjona’s performance and the chemistry between her and Glen Powell as its highlights.