Mesrine: Killer Instinct (L'instinct de mort) (2008)

Watched in 2012 (408 movies items)

"17.11 DVD"

The Evolution of Cécile De France (31 movies items)

"Jeanne Schneider "

Film Diary - 2012 (391 movies items)

" Date watched: 7th July 2012 Watched before?: First viewing"

A very good movie

“Even though I never really followed his 'achievements', like any other French men, I have heard of Mesrine so I was really intrigued to check this flick. I don't know if he is really famous abroad but in France, it was the most notorious criminal that ever lived. Concerning the movie itself, first of all, there was a great cast (Vincent Cassel, Cécile De France, Gérard Depardieu, Elena Anaya, Ludivine Sagnier, Mathieu Amalric, Olivier Gourmet, Samuel Le Bihan). Above all, Vincent Cassel was a great choice and it is difficult to think of a better actor for this part. Furthermore, after making a disappointing American remake ('Assault on Precinct 13'), Jean-Francois Richet is back in his homeland and he delivered his best directing effort, so far. As expected, the story was really gripping” read more

It sounds better in any other language (10 movies items)

"Let the BAD-ASSERY of Cassel begin! Picture of Mesrine: Killer Instinct "

The Cinephile's Film Journal: 2012 (330 movies items)

"Watched: 5/11-12/12 1st Viewing Thoughts: An engaging crime film for the most part. Vincent Cassel is terrifying in his role, and really impressed me. I had a good time with it, and highly recommend it. However, it isn't a masterpiece, as the plot gets very thin here and there. Some of it feels lazy, and is also cliched to a certain extent. That doesn't hurt it's value all that much, though, so don't let it stop you. This is a worthwhile, gritty crime flick. "