‘Good Kill’: Planes, Drones, and Automation

Is it morally preferable to launch bombs from a distance rather than up close?
‘Good Kill’: Planes, Drones, and Automation
Maj. Thomas Egan (Ethan Hawke), in "Good Kill." IFC Films
Michael Clark
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R | 1h 42m | Drama, Thriller, War | 2015

Easily one of the most underrated and least appreciated filmmakers of the 21st century, Andrew Niccol has made eight features, and none of them could be considered financially successful. He broaches subjects that aren’t quite taboo, and he never tells the audience what to think. He’s a provocateur and a rebel. In this day of overguarded, microsensitive industry oversight, that’s saying quite a bit.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.