Simon Killer (2012)
Genre: Drama
Duration: 105 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Antonio Campos
Stars: Brady Corbet, Mati Diop and Constance Rousseau
IMDb score:
6,3 (5.372)
Releasedate: 12 April 2012
Simon Killer plot
"It takes a muscle to fall in love."
Simon has just graduated and has broken up with his girlfriend after five years. He leaves for Paris, but cannot shake the feeling of loss. It doesn't get any better as a stranger in a foreign land. Then he falls in love with a mysterious prostitute, although Simon turns out to have his secrets too...
Actors and actresses
Simon
Victoria
Marianne
Sophie
René
Jean
Carlo
Cambodian Man
Simon's Mom
Brothel Runner
Reviews & comments
leatherhead
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- 3556 messages
- 1813 votes
Nice sketch of a - for a change - realistic sociopath. Just found him credible. Initially you have little idea of what is hiding behind his facade, partly due to his rather clumsy stature, but gradually you find out that he is up to one and the other. Strong acting from Corbet; the film largely leans on his creditable performance.
Visually it is also nice: beautifully framed shots and occasionally oppressive close-to-the-skin filming alternate with each other. However, the music is of varying quality; some songs were still okay, but the rather dissonant rattle pop that seemed to have been thrown at it haphazardly didn't make me warm or cold. However, there is a point of criticism in this otherwise strong film.
Small 3.5*.
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Noodless
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- 10053 messages
- 6185 votes
Positive points are the disturbing atmosphere, the camera work and the acting in an interesting story that unfortunately cannot deliver what you are waiting for towards the end. You may see flashes of certain events, but in the end it all remains a bit obedient and you have the exact feeling that the film as a whole is not completed. Shame. Would like to see more of Simon. The camera work is fine, especially the night scenes in Paris, the long car chases where the actors feel the camera on their necks. Brady plays his role as Simon well, but I also liked Mati Diop and Constance Rousseau. In the end I was left a little hungry. 5/10
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mrklm
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- 11629 messages
- 10041 votes
Strange psychological drama arouses interest with an unusual main character, his strange relationship with a prostitute and the explicit - and deliberately uncomfortable - sex scenes. Fresh graduate Simon travels to Paris in hopes of working through his emotional and sexual frustration over the end of a long-term relationship. Director Antonio Campos manages to create a claustrophobic, oppressive atmosphere, but ultimately leaves you frustrated as a viewer because it leads nowhere. It is difficult to identify with the often repulsive main character and while there is little to criticize about Brady Corbet's playing, Campos does not provide sufficient insight into the reasons for Simon's behavior.
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