Victor Maynard is a middle-aged, solitary assassin who lives to please his formidable mother, despite his own peerless reputation for lethal efficiency. His professional routine is interrupted when he finds himself drawn to one of his intended victims. After sparing her life, he unexpectedly acquires a young apprentice. Believing Victor to be a private detective, his two new companions tag along, while he attempts to thwart the murderous attentions of his unhappy client.
Acting
Nighy's physical comedy — the man does more with a twitch than most do with a monologue
Costume
Victor's immaculate three-pieces that scream 'repressed and dangerous'
Director
Jonathan Lynn
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is a remake of a 1993 French film, but honestly? The British version's stuffier energy makes more sense for the material.
Bill Nighy allegedly took the role specifically because he'd never played a hitman, which feels very Victor Maynard of him.
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