Tetrady not as good as all the hype

TeenzTen An action-packed slog

Afouotos Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

Claire Dunne One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

johncutter0072006 A critical sensation and a DVD hit in the US, Ian David Diaz's The Killing Zone embedded its movie-made world of talkative hard men, a mysterious company called the Syndicate and the coolest assassin ever Matthew Palmer, becoming one of the best low budget UK film I've seen in a long time. Diaz updates his UK hard-boiled crime film with twists and turns together with his nod to Tarantino the king of the hard-boiled crime movie. The film is surreal yet has a realistic atmosphere together with wittily pop-literate dialog which is engaging and some great performances from unknown actors such as Mark Bowden, the sexy Melissa Simoetti and gorgeous Nicola (UK's Eastenders) Stapleton. The direction is masterful and the photography is soooo cool! Better than Lock stock, Gangster number one, Revolver and that Layer cake this is a film you should see. If you're into finding out who's going to be the next big UK director – mark my words Diaz is going to kick ass in the future. Rent out this movie!!!! None of its many imitators has yet come close to matching Pulp Fiction's impact but let me tell you if the Zone was give a theatrical release it would. I rest my case.Also a note: I watched Lucky Number Slevin and me thinks one of the producers or writers have seen The Killing Zone – just look at the way Bruce Willis is dressed – very Matthew Palmer.

pauley63 This is a great little film that does what it says on the box. Its low-budget but makes no excuses for it. It looks good, is well put together and the music is excellent. If there's one thing to criticise then maybe its some of the acting but that doesn't really make much difference to the overall package. This is a great video to watch with a pizza and a beer with some mates on a Friday night. That's what I did

bede-3 The killing Zone was a great film with excellent characterisation, an unusual plot line and greaat visualisation. It has irony and humour and shows what can be achieved by small independent film makers with determination and talent.I look forward to seeing the next offering from Diaz.

heedarmy There have been a plethora of British gangster movies lately, mostly pretty awful, but this one is a pleasant surprise. Whilst highly derivative, of "Get Carter", "Pulp Fiction", "Reservoir Dogs" and a host of other titles, "The Killing Zone" is nevertheless executed with great panache. Made up of three inter-connected stories, the third one goes a little awry but still generates a good deal of tension. Fine music score by Guy Michelmore.