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Killing Emmett Young | Year: 2003 Classification: Action/Adventure Directed: - Keith Snyder Actors/Actresses: - Scott Wolf - Gabriel Byrne - Tim Roth Surprisingly suspenseful! I expected this film to feel a little hackneyed. After reading about the story, I thought "just a remake of D.O.A. with a few twists." Well it is, and then it isn't. <BR>The pacing is fast and tight, and the plot will surprise you. <BR>No surprise in that Tim Roth and Gabriel Byrne deliver superbly, but who knew that Khandi Alexander (from TV's News Radio) and Scott Wolf (Bailey from Party of Five) could more than hold their own in such expert company.<BR>Scott Wolf is clearly the lynch pin in this production, and his understated performance never rings false. I've seen him on stage and knew him to be a very talented actor, but I don't think anything else he's done on TV or screen prepares you for the sure-handedness of this performance.<BR>In the end, some aspects of the story just don't add up, but four stars for great suspense, a stylish look, more than a few surprises, above average visuals, and some wonderful acting from a great ensemble. Worth watching for strong acting Emmett Young (Scott Wolf), a homicide detective, has only a short time left to live. He meets a government agent (Gabriel Bryne) who convinces him that the best way to die is to put out a hit on himself. Emmett agrees and hires a hit man (Tim Roth) to kill him sometime in the near future, but he's determined to solve his case before his time is up. This movie is worth watching for Scott Wolf, Gabriel Bryne, and Tim Roth. Wolf is charming and believable (watch how much of his acting is what's behind his eyes) He's instantly sympathetic and likeable. Tim Roth always has a restrained intensity ... even when he does little I believe his character is capable of anything. The payoff is always the twist, many times, and in this case, its in his unexpected and shocking vulnerability. I wish the movie would have given more to the abilities of the actors. The plot is predictable, ends abruptly, and although adequate, not intriguing in itself. The acting is what makes this film worth watching. If you are a fan of any of the leads it is worth seeing what they do with their characters. A little seen gritty gem set in Philadelphia This was originally called "Emmett's Mark" and I saw it at the world premiere at the Philadelphia World Film Festival where it played to sell out crowds. It's a gritty cop drama about a police officer who belives he is dying (a mature and interesting Scott Wolf) and hires someone to kill him before his painful disease takes over his life. Twists abound at every corner and this film, shot in Philadelphia, makes excellent use of the city and has a gritty, realistic feel. The ending is a bit abrupt but the film is well acted (especially by Scott Wolf and by Tim Roth in a tricky role) and well made. Kudos to director Keith Snyder, he should be proud of his debut film. I only wish it got the theatrical release that it deserved. Highly recommended !!!!! 4.5 stars Buy Killing Emmett Young at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Killing Emmett Young Search with the Priority Search Engine on Killing Emmett Young This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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