{"id":3609,"date":"2016-07-14T10:34:05","date_gmt":"2016-07-14T14:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scottsfilmreviews.com\/?p=3609"},"modified":"2026-08-27T11:05:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T15:05:50","slug":"killer-joe-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottsfilmreviews.com\/?p=3609","title":{"rendered":"Killer Joe-2011"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Killer Joe-2011<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Director William Friedkin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Starring Matthew McConaughey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Scott&#8217;s Review #450<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/scottsfilmreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/70209632.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3610\" src=\"http:\/\/scottsfilmreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/70209632-210x300.jpg\" alt=\"70209632\" width=\"210\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scottsfilmreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/70209632-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/scottsfilmreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/70209632.jpg 284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Reviewed July 14, 2016<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grade: A-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Killer Joe (2011) is a must-see for any fan of director Quentin Tarantino because this small, independent gem of a feature is worth checking out.<\/p>\n<p>Tarantino&#8217;s films influence the film in style, characters, and violence. The mix of violence, humor, wit, and strong writing is stamped on the film.<\/p>\n<p>Surprisingly, despite the influence of another director, William Friedkin directs Killer Joe, and he&#8217;s a highly acclaimed filmmaker in his own right.<\/p>\n<p>This talent created classics such as The Exorcist (1973) and The French Connection (1971).<\/p>\n<p>Matthew McConaughey stars in Killer Joe, and he has thankfully graduated from silly, fluffy romantic comedies to smart, delicious roles in independent films of late.<\/p>\n<p>He has become a respected Hollywood actor, and his\u00a0lengthy nude scene is daring for such an A-list actor.<\/p>\n<p>The film is satirical, without being too campy, and the setting of a suffocating, trailer-trash Texas town is extremely well done.<\/p>\n<p>I loved the violent, gruesome fried chicken dinner table scene most.<\/p>\n<p>I especially liked the overall food references throughout the film, which add even more macabre comedy to this dark (on the surface) film.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Independent Spirit Award Nominations:\u00a0<\/strong>Best Male Lead-Matthew McConaughey<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Killer Joe-2011 Director William Friedkin Starring Matthew McConaughey Scott&#8217;s Review #450 Reviewed July 14, 2016 Grade: A- Killer Joe (2011) is a must-see for any fan of director Quentin Tarantino because this small, independent gem of a feature is worth checking out. Tarantino&#8217;s films influence the film in style, characters, and violence. 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