Hit Man: A Morally Skewed Comedy
Richard Linklater’s black comedy, Hit Man, starts off intriguingly, but takes a morally skewed turn in its third act. The film, based on an article by Skip Hollandsworth, tells the story of Gary Johnson, a mild-mannered philosophy professor from New Orleans who moonlights as an undercover surveillance expert for the police.
Glen Powell stars as Gary Johnson in Hit Man
Gary’s life takes a dramatic turn when he’s asked to pose as an assassin-for-hire during a sting operation. Despite initial reservations, he finds a knack for the work and creates various personas to ensnare suspects. However, things get complicated when he runs afoul of a full-time cop and falls for an abused wife who wants him to kill her husband.
The film’s climax raises ethical concerns, suggesting that heinous crimes can be the foundation for a happy future. This morally skewed message makes Hit Man unsuitable for viewers of any age.
Gary explores abstract questions of identity in the classroom while conducting a secret romance
The film contains strong sexual content, explicit premarital encounters, and implied aberrant acts, making it morally offensive.
A Frivolous View of Evildoing
Hit Man’s climax blithely suggests that crimes can serve as the foundation for a happy future. This wrongheaded outlook makes the film unsuitable for viewers of any age.
Gary’s dual life raises questions about identity and morality
Conclusion
Hit Man starts off intriguingly but takes a morally skewed turn in its third act. The film’s climax raises ethical concerns, making it unsuitable for viewers of any age.
