Fresh
A soulful romance, an existential action flick and something of a miracle movie - the appealing slow-burner "Salvo" hovers at the crossroads of genre.
Manohla Dargis, New York Times
Salvo
2013 · 1h 50m · N/A
Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Fabio Grassadonia
,
Antonio Piazza
Overview
Salvo, a ruthless Sicilian Mafia hit man, changes his priorities after being involved in a bloody ambush.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
81%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Viewers looking for a shoot-em-up will be disappointed, but those hankering for an old-school Italian broodfest will find plenty to soak in.
Sherilyn Connelly, Village Voice
Fresh
It's not the tale, but the telling of it, that distinguishes this Sicilian drama.
Tim Campbell, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Fresh
Hits the heights in its first forty minutes ... Later developments prove disappointingly predictable.
Trevor Johnston, Time Out
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