Black Rain vs The Killer

Black Rain is a stylish, neon-drenched crime thriller that follows two American cops who get caught up in the Japanese Yakuza underworld. The film is a quintessential 80s action movie, featuring Michael Douglas at his peak and Scotts incredible visual flair. While the plot is somewhat formulaic, the films atmosphere and the clash of cultures make it a unique entry in Scotts filmography. It is a fu...

The Killer is a minimalist, procedural look at the life of a professional assassin. Stripped of the usual Hollywood flair, the film focuses on the mundane, repetitive, and often tedious nature of the job. It is a cold, methodical, and darkly funny character study that feels like a distillation of Finchers own perfectionist approach to filmmaking. With a stoic performance by Michael Fassbender, it...