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‘Hit Man’: Richard Linklater Directs a Fun Summer Romcom

It’s 97 percent critics, 93 percent audiences on Rotten Tomatoes; yup, it’s a hit, man.
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‘Hit Man’: Richard Linklater Directs a Fun Summer Romcom
Madison Master (Adria Arjona) and Gary Johnson (Glenn Powell), in the romcom "Hit Man." Barnstorm Productions/Netflix
Mark Jackson
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R | 1h 55m | Romcom | May 24, 2024

Despite having a noir-ish action title, director Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man” is a romcom. It’s got a slightly-too-slow acceleration, but once it gets rolling, it’s a fun ride.
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times. In addition to film, he enjoys martial arts, motorcycles, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism. Jackson earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
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