e-70733
Feeling the first part is more like a prelude. In the constant superposition of various subjective and objective conditions, Merlin will never be able to leave this killing world. Even though the film seems to be shot in the standard gangster mode, it is very clever that the director did not purify the cause in the process of building the character. After all, the title "L'instinct de mort" has already explained everything: the film focuses on restoration, not analysis.
Yashua Kimbrough (jimniexperience)
The Frenchman's GoodfellasVery eventful life of a French Gangster - Follows his grassroot beginnings as an French Soldier of the Algerian War (leading to his anger problems) his inroduction into armed robberies with Paul and Guido, and marriage with Sofia .His inability to escape his life of crime breaks up his marriage life and he has to lay low in Canada after he robs a mob boss casino. He befriends a Quebecian named Mercier and after a kidnapping gone wrong, Mesrine serves time in prison. He escapes from SCU , and after his shootout with police he now on the run and Public Enemy #1
adonis98-743-186503
The story of french gangster Jacques Mesrine, before he was called Public Enemy N°1. Mesrine Part 1: Killer Instinct succeeds thanks to a great and haunting performance by Vincent Cassel who is easily the best part of the movie both as a character and as an actor. The rest of the cast does a pretty good job too such as Gérard Depardieu as Guido and Elena Anaya as Sofia. The action is really good and if you're into Gangster movies such as myself you won't be disappointed of course the film is not perfect it has some pacing issues and some moments feel kinda unrealistic if you ask me but as a French picture it's pretty damn good and Cassel gives his best performance in his entire career. (7/10)
giorgiagray321
Ah, the French. Known for their intense thrillers that leave you jumping on the edge of your seats. The crash zooms, the guns, the artsy fartsy... anyway, back to Mesrine: Killer Instinct Pt. 1. I was impressed, it fulfilled my expectations of a crime thriller. It shocked me in some parts, it left me wanting more in others. I felt the characters (especially Mesrine's) were a bit dull, and didn't leave me feeling sympathetic or apathetic. I felt like I was a blank canvas being forced to watch a guy spilling his life out on screen. The story I felt was a little rushed; everything about this man's life was crammed together in 2 hours. It just wasn't enough time. I forgot about characters, I wondered about characters, I wondered why we were introduced to some at all, it didn't feel right. Yes, some aspects of the story were great and truly mesmerizing, but the film as a whole just didn't add to that. In terms of the production; cinematography was beautiful, abstract and a little more inviting. I felt like I was in a psychedelic world in some scenes. I don't want say this, but the film turned into a 'Taken' towards the end. It forgot about the story and spiraled out into this over the top, unnecessary ending. This is an entertaining film, but it's ego- tistical story isn't it's greatest point.