aka Asher
Ron Perlman stars as an ageing hitman who's edging close to retirement, or whatever it is that passes for the same in his unusual profession. It's slow to develop, having more in common with Noir than a typical action movie.
It spends much of its time characterising the killer by showing how he spends his evenings alone. Alas, the benefits to that approach get smothered in the gloom. Its attempts at black humour work well enough on a surface level, making good use of Perlman's steadfastness, but again they don’t quite hit the mark when it comes to serving as commentary on deeper feelings.
It introduces into his moody and reflective loneliness a light in the form of Sophie (Famke Janssen), a ballet teacher who's struggling to cope with personal matters. The two aren't a perfect match, and the chemistry between them is pretty bland. If not for being a fan of Perlman I'd probably have lost interest in the relationship, and the movie itself, earlier than I ultimately did.
2½ sprinkler systems out of 5
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