On Netflix, there are many hard action movies that fans of good choreography can watch. MyMMO editor Nikolas Hernes can particularly recommend a hidden gem that reminded him of an absurd version of John Wick.
Which movie is it about? In Boy Kills World, Boy, played by Bill Skarsgård, lived with his mother and sister in a dystopian world until the dictator Hilda van der Koy chose them to participate in deadly games called The Culling. The two die, and Boy’s tongue is cut out and his hearing taken away.
One day, little Boy meets a shaman who trains him for years to finally kill Hilda. But to do that, he must face countless opponents who are tough themselves. As viewers, we are accompanied by Boy’s internal voice, which comments on everything Boy does.
Like a great video game
What makes Boy Kills World so good? Even in the trailer, it is said: The van der Koys must pay for what they have done
. This summarizes the film quite well. Boy embarks on his journey to kill Hilda. Like John Wick, Boy Kills World feels like a video game.
Every new room is like the level of a quirky action game. Boy uses not only his combat skills but also various weapons. In addition to classic firearms, there are also frying pans or super brass knuckles that hit particularly hard. The editing is impressive as well. You know what you want to do and execute it.
I had an incredibly fun time with the choreography because, like the overall tone of the film, they are designed with humor in mind. There is a special sequence during a live show sponsored by a cereal company.
The characters are the right choice for the film because they feel like comic characters. Any character development or depth can be forgotten, but I didn’t care because the absurd action showcased the characters well.
The fights themselves are also enjoyable to watch. Boy is quite well trained, but he never comes across as an unstoppable force. Sometimes he loses or gets into trouble. Particularly satisfying are the creative ideas he uses to fight his way out of situations.
I love absurd action movies that go completely overboard, and Boy Kills World is the film adaptation of that.
Maybe even a tad too much like a video game
I can’t recommend Boy Kills World to everyone. I had a great time with Boy Kills World, but the film perfectly matches my taste. I also liked the constant commentary from Boy’s voice, which felt almost like a reaction stream, but that might also get on some people’s nerves.
Also, you shouldn’t expect much from the storytelling. In Boy Kills World, the story only serves to bring the main character into new fighting arenas. But after a long day at work, that might be just what you need.
The big difference from John Wick is the tone. Boy Kills World wants to be a brutal action comedy and lets the viewer know that every second. Those who mainly like the dark and serious atmosphere of John Wick might find this off-putting.
But let’s be honest: If you can enjoy anything related to video games and have a Netflix subscription, then watch Boy Kills World because the film is one of the best video game adaptations, even though it is not actually based on any game. Here you can also find 5 movies like John Wick
