Alisha Boe was fantastic as Violet and had one of the funniest scenes in the movie in which her character and Gubler’s character get pulled over by a police officer. Every time she was on screen, she oozed confidence and sex appeal which she combined perfectly with the unbalanced mindset that Liza inhabited. Matthew Gray Gubler played the lovesick puppy to a T while AnnaLynne McCord was a powerhouse of talent and charm as the deranged Liza. Throughout the 93 minute run time, the audience watches as Chip moves on from one woman to another, each bringing their own unique storyline to the table, all the while making sure the $68,000 isn’t too far from all interested parties.Īs for the acting, everyone was superb and each performance was solid. Too often, women in film are shown as the sensitive, emotional type, so I appreciated seeing them as strong willed women who created death and destruction at every turn with a gleeful smile on their face. They hold all the cards in their hands and don’t bow down to anyone. The women on the other hand show just how powerful and seductive they really are to get what they need. It’s a story that comes full circle and even shows the transformation of Chip’s character as he realizes that he has a penchant for women that some may call “unhinged”.Ĭhip’s character is attracted to women that are chaotic and beautiful and finds himself weak in the knees whenever he’s confronted by one. This film is one of those rare instances where everything is done perfectly from the moment we meet the two “love-birds” to the chaos that is rained down upon the lives of many towards the end. To start things off, let’s talk about the story. “68 Kill” is expertly directed by Trent Haaga and stars Matthew Gray Gubler, AnnaLynne McCord, Alisha Boe and Sheila Vand. Chip reluctantly agrees because she’s beautiful and tenacious, and what starts as a simple breaking and entering scenario quickly ends in bloodshed and mutilated bodies. The problem is, Liza is a little off her rocker and decides that she wants to rob her sugar daddy of $68,000 to start a new life with Chip. “68 Kill” centers around Chip, a sensitive and sweet boyfriend who only wants to do his absolute best to make his girlfriend Liza happy. Not only does it flip the script in terms of stereotypes so often forced upon the each opposite sex, but there is a strong message of feminism and independence that help carry the story from the beginning stages to the bloody end. Well, I’m happy to report that this film killed it (pun not intended) and has become one of my favorite films to come out of South By Southwest. Described as a punk rock rom-com thriller, I had a feeling it was going to be one of those films that I either loved or hated. When I first heard about “68 Kill”, I wasn’t sure what to expect.
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