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The Drone Thriller 'Good Kill' Perfectly Reflects Modern Warfare
MovieWebStory by Kassie King
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Ethan Hawke and Andrew Niccol's 'Good Kill' grapples with the moral complexities of modern warfare through the lens of drone technology.
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- 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.
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Ethan Hawke, Andrew Niccol, 'Good Kill'