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The Drone Thriller 'Good Kill' Perfectly Reflects Modern Warfare
MovieWebStory by Kassie King
scrn logline
Ethan Hawke and Andrew Niccol's 'Good Kill' grapples with the moral complexities of modern warfare through the lens of drone technology.
beat sheet
- Hawke delivers a career-defining performance as a drone pilot plagued by guilt and doubt over his role in the collateral damage of remote strikes.
- Niccol's script expertly balances the technical details of drone warfare with the human toll, probing the blurry lines between following orders and upholding one's conscience.
call sheet
Ethan Hawke, Andrew Niccol, 'Good Kill'