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They Will Kill You Debuts to Strong Zazie Beetz Notices and Mixed Verdicts on Execution

Early reviews highlight bold style over depth.

Overview

  • Critics publishing Thursday delivered first-wave reviews that praise Zazie Beetz’s lead turn and visual flair but fault a thin story and a bumpy final act.
  • Reviewers describe a revenge-horror blend set in a New York high-rise called The Virgil, where the heroine searches for her missing sister.
  • Coverage points to clear nods to Quentin Tarantino and Kill Bill, with flashy fight scenes, flashbacks, intertitles and streaks of black humor.
  • LA NACION lauds the film’s speed, gore and audacity, while Clarín argues it starts strong and unravels into a weaker finish.
  • Running 94 minutes with a 16+ rating and Warner distribution, the film also opens in Peru Thursday, with Caretas noting practical effects and Dante-themed sets.