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Icarus

  • 20102010
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  • 1h 28m
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5.0/10
4.2K
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Icarus (2010)
A Soviet-trained assassin is determined to escape his double life as a hitman and as a husband-father.
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A Soviet-trained assassin is determined to escape his double life as a hitman and as a husband-father.A Soviet-trained assassin is determined to escape his double life as a hitman and as a husband-father.A Soviet-trained assassin is determined to escape his double life as a hitman and as a husband-father.
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
4.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Dolph Lundgren
  • Writer
    • Raul Inglis
  • Stars
    • Dolph Lundgren
    • Stefanie von Pfetten
    • Samantha Ferris
Top credits
  • Director
    • Dolph Lundgren
  • Writer
    • Raul Inglis
  • Stars
    • Dolph Lundgren
    • Stefanie von Pfetten
    • Samantha Ferris
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 31User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
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    The Killing Machine
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    Dolph Lundgren
    Dolph Lundgren
    • Edward Genn…
    Stefanie von Pfetten
    Stefanie von Pfetten
    • Joey
    • (as Stefanie Von Pfetten)
    Samantha Ferris
    Samantha Ferris
    • Kerr
    David James Lewis
    David James Lewis
    • Mr. Graham
    • (as David Lewis)
    Lindsay Maxwell
    Lindsay Maxwell
    • April
    John Tench
    John Tench
    • Serge
    Bo Svenson
    Bo Svenson
    • Vadim
    Katelyn Mager
    • Taylor
    Monique Ganderton
    Monique Ganderton
    • Kim
    Slavi Slavov
    Slavi Slavov
    • Oleg
    Stephen Chang
    Stephen Chang
    • John: Chinese Boss
    • (as Stephen M.D. Chang)
    Igor Morozov
    • Russian Officer
    Mike Carpenter
    • Young Icarus
    Marian Koprada
    • Young Vadim
    Chantal Forde
    • Janet
    Malcolm Stewart
    Malcolm Stewart
    • Jeff
    Patricia Mayen-Salazar
    Patricia Mayen-Salazar
    • Manuela
    Dan Payne
    Dan Payne
    • Dave
    • Director
      • Dolph Lundgren
    • Writer
      • Raul Inglis
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Dolph Lundgren admitted he didn't like the new US title "The Killing Machine" and found it rather stupid, the original title "Icarus" being more mysterious and intriguing.
    • Goofs
      The Beretta 92FS Inox pistol used by Icarus suddenly changes to a Taurus PT92 and then back to a 92FS Inox during a shootout.
    • Quotes

      Edward Genn: That's the funny thing about fate... if you don't follow, it will drag you where it wants to go.

    • Alternate versions
      The German DVD and Blu-Ray version is presented in the wrong image aspect ratio of 1.78:1 instead of the original 2.35:1 (cinemascope) ratio, featured on the French DVD / BLu-ray edition.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Entertainment Tonight: Episode dated 29 May 2009 (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Don't Say You Don't Love Me
      Performed by Reese

      Courtesy of Exile Records

    User reviews31

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    "You are what you are. There's no escaping it."
    This straight-to-DVD enterprise is quite a mindless parade of macho, bullets and blood in this same-old, same-old get-up that sees a professional KGB-trained assassin finding himself with a contract on his head. You can he trust, that's what it comes down to as his family find out he's living a lie. Being much more than just a businessman. Everything about this venture is heavily contrived, but outside some sluggish moments and the monotonous narrative filled with deep in- thought dialogues, but let's not also forget those stares. Dolph Lundgren who stars (in a methodical performance), but also directs keeps things rather repetitive, where it seems to be becoming a comfortable formula. He pumps up the screen with numerous slow-motion shots and frantic shot-on camera frames trying to give a personal touch. Talk about personal, Lundgren really gets up and personal when in conversation. What starts of immensely slow, gets better as it goes along where it eventually opens with blistering set-pieces of shootouts and brutal hand-to-hand combat with an ending that throws an ironic twist of fate. The plot tries to balance out its human dramas, but the pandering script is too heavy-handed and feels like a smokescreen as our man becomes a pawn in a much bigger game. Also making an appearance is Bo Svenson. While for me it might not have been as fun as some of Dolph's other recent outings. However while predictable and at times slow, "The Killing Machine" is a bold b-grade action joint.

    "I guess today is your lucky day."
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    • Mar 16, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 2010 (Indonesia)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Audio Visual Entertainment (Greece)
      • Aurum Producciones (Spain)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • The Killing Machine
    • Filming locations
      • Langley, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Cinetel Films
      • Insight Film Studios
      • The Movie Network (TMN)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $72,643
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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