May I Kill U? (2012) User Reviews

very Strange Dark Thriller

[atinder · 6/10 · 26 April 2013]

This is British Horror however it's more like Dark Thriller with some dark Humor mixed in.

This movie start with scene from the UK riots 2011, how these thugs took over.

Baz (He a cop) and is partner are cycling, one of thug from th gang throws something at him, that makes his bike tip over and then Baz hits his head on the pavement.

Which lead him having some really bad head aches now and again / Baz is so fed with these thugs, so he had another idea how to clean up the street.

Baz turns into psycho cop, Who kills people, that have been doing bad things, while he kills these people, He also films them with his helmet cam, then post these videos on the internet with fake name.

Though out this movie, we see him text and twitter tweets and he ends up gaining a number of followers on twitter who are happy about what he is doing.

I found this movie to be very intruding, I really liked this movie, nice clever plot to the movie, with one or two laugh and moment but i would not call it comedy at all nor did have much horror.

The kills in this are just violent but not bloody or gory kills, which I thought could made this movie tad darker then it already was.

The acting was really good in this movie from whole cast!

6 out of 10,

Comes hitting with the strength of a cult classic

[sharp-schmutter · 7/10 · 19 May 2014]

Comes hitting with the strength of a cult classic, and hopefully to stay. This witty English comedy has collected laughter among the audiences and reluctance among the critics. Extremely contemporary, this film may fail to pass the test of time, but for the time that has been running has delighted viewers with his dark humour and satirical style that has been characteristic of decades of English storytelling.

This eccentric mesh, all topped with the brilliant performance of Kevin Bishop, foresees the actor's career break toward comedy, proving success in both sides of the lake after his role in Super Fun Night.

However, the film doesn't seem to have fulfilled the American critic scene's expectations. From my point of view, with punch lines like 'Does anyone else here speak English and have been raped?', the scene can be presented a bit raw to swallow for American audiences. Nevertheless, is the incongruence and boldness of these dialogues what makes the characters in this film crazy and unique, and builds the dark charm of British comedy.

Definitely a must see this summer.

A different kind of vigilante

[marcofranchino · 7/10 · 3 September 2020]

Baz is a cycle cop. As riots break out in London suburbs, a freak accident causes him an head injury that changes him from an everyday police officer into a psychopath vigilante, offering serious or petty criminals alike a choice, arrest or death. Baz sees this campaign as 'lawful killing' in a justice campaign to save London. Criminals are usually too confused or drunk to argue when they are (politely) asked "May I kill you?". All these interactions are recorded by Baz using his helmet-camera and posted anonymously on-line, quickly transforming the vigilante in the newest Londoner justice crusader.

Quirky indie films about justince and the meaning of it, this is an original British black comedy with unespected twist and turns. Despite not recommended for everybody, this flick will give enjoyment to viewers looking for something different.

May i Kill U review

[galgeneral · 7/10 · 3 July 2012]

Having been fortunate to be invited to the preview,i would first say that the film is even more engaging than the trailer and gets better the more you watch it. Hilarious in places and extremely clever in the mix of characters and story lines.

The idea of setting the whole film in context of modern technology and social media networking(IE hiding and communicating in plain view behind anonymous names and postings on Twitter etc)was genius. The use of technology wasn't a case of James Bond, super high tech gadgets, robots, androids and sci-fi, but instead regular technology used by the characters the way ordinary people do use social media now days as a matter of course.

That said this film will also appeal to a wider audience including those who are not social media savvy. The story line covers myriad political and moral scenarios and social settings(race gangs, last years London riots, domestic violence, immigrant people trafficking,, mental health issues etc).

The film also "speaks" to the rank and file junior Police people who are "just doing their job". It will resonate, humorously, with ordinary officers, people who joined the force simply to earn a living a serve the community.

May I Kill U is relevant, engaging, witty, cleverly written, graphic yet sensitive to its characters and scenarios. Highly recommended

Annoying social media satire

[Leofwine_draca · 2/10 · 11 September 2017]

I'm not sure where all these positive reviews for MAY I KILL U? are coming from, because I found this indie comedy a real slog to sit through. It's a blackly comic thriller about a bicycle policeman who turns into a killer maniac, determined to rid the streets of drunks and low life criminals. It's a huge satire of the social media age, but the constant tweeted comments coming up on the screen (borrowed from SHERLOCK) soon annoyed me. Frances Barber co-stars, for some odd reason.

Good British Dark Comedy for Dexter fans.

[AudreyToo · 7/10 · 8 March 2018]

This popped up on Amazon Prime and, although I had never heard of it, I like Kevin Bishop so I thought I'd give it a watch. I noticed the low IMDB rating which nearly put me off but I'm glad I ignored my doubts - it was a million times better than some high rated films I have seen lately (I'm talking about you La-La Land!).

So, the story centers around a London based cycling policeman just after the 2011 riots. A bash to the head turns him into a vigilante serial killer - his headaches are a sign that he is going to kill again. Initially I was worried the whole thing was just going to be a massive 'Dexter' rip-off (I'm sure I'm not imagining it but I'm certain Kevin Bishop's hair was styled just like Dexter's intentionally which did make me smile). But, just as I thought Bishop's character was going to be romantically linked with the woman in the abusive relationship (just like in Dexter), then the film changes track and we don't see that character again. As I said, I'm sure that these little nods to Dexter were intentional.

This is very much a film of it's time which I'm not sure will age well as the plot is pretty much centered on the use of social media. I think this will date the film quite quickly. Also, despite the Dexter connections, I'm not sure that this will be a film which American audiences will appreciate. I might be wrong but it just feels a bit *too* British in parts.

The only bit that didn't sit right with me was the bit where he killed (or assumed he had killed) a suicidal woman because his drunk chain-smoking Mum (Frances Barber no less!) had told him that mentally ill people were a drain on society. It was mentioned later in passing that this suicidal woman was a drug dealer therefore it didn't matter when she did actually die but I still felt a bit uncomfortable at this bit.

Overall it was an enjoyable daft little film - worth a watch if you're into enjoyable daft little films.

Absolutely dark, twisted and fundamentally brilliant!

[dagallop · 10/10 · 30 April 2016]

I'd like to be able to say something bad about this movie, but I can't. I tried hard to find something about it that irked me, something that bothered me about the acting or the direction, but I cannot think of one thing. In fact, I watched it a second time, just before writing this to see if there was anything that I didn't like. Alas, I could not.

A brilliant set up, rather tenuous contributor to the cause of the 'issue' but even that was well thought out. It could have been one of those robocop plot lines where a catastrophic incident plays into the derived condition, but even that left me thinking; it could be that simple.

The best part of this movie is the straight faced Kevin Bishop really making you feel you can relate to his initial frustrations. His personal life overlaps with his professional life and sets him spiraling into the dark world that is the home of the vigilante.

Of all the movies that I should have seen (or been aware of) at the time of release, this is currently top. As I said before, I can't fault the movie but I would fault the lack of marketing or buzz about it. It is one of those movies that should have been in the limelight immediately it was released but if it was, I certainly didn't hear about it.

Great movie, not recommended for anyone who doesn't like a sinister black thriller/comedy that leaves you with a grin and a "how could you follow that" impression.

May I Kill U? is an exceptionally clever movie

[parker941 · 9/10 · 4 July 2012]

I really enjoyed the preview of "May I Kill U?", written and directed by Stuart Urban. A highly original, modern, and very funny, black comedy; it had a packed-out theatre at the NFT laughing guiltily throughout. No pretentious or linear storyline here: it's a complex plot, delivered in sequential layers and exquisitely packaged in a most satisfying way. "May I Kill U?" has clearly been written and directed to entertain and has fun with some classic lines used to sophisticated effect. The character portrayals, enhanced by the use of careful understatement, are both hard to anticipate and deeply thought-provoking. And I loved, loved but I mean really loved the ending.

More than meets the eye

[seularts · 10/10 · 18 April 2013]

I enjoyed this movie from start to end, it's original funny and dark comedy like. The simple fact that all the key elements are there and all they needed was the appropriate factors to put them in place just like a puzzle.

There is no question about it, the main character is psychotic, but a funny and fair psycho that just makes your day a bit more jolly.

May I kill U, is smart well made and very well acted. I recommend it to you if you like dark humor comedy movies. 10 out of 10 from me since it just made me stick to the entire movie waiting to see the next wacky event that will happen one after the other.

Strange, surreal and satisfying

[twomasters · 10/10 · 26 August 2015]

Very often with these kind of films, you get a great concept with a not so great execution, but this is an exception.

The use of what I imagined to be footage from the 2011 London riots was cleverly interwoven into the film to portray a London of petty crooks and bored coppers. The interesting twist by use of the flipped roles of 'Baz' the bicycle cop and a tattooed and lazily-bearded offender, in what seems to be an interview room, provides a dramatic and humorous opening as the events that led up to the moment unwind before us.

With his poisonous, ciggy-puffing mother judging his every move and decision, we have the fascinating contrast of Baz' comic work life, in which I felt very comfortable viewing, and his home, which was cleverly filmed to highlight Baz' discomfort and feeling of sickness at his mother's presence and attitude, which resounds in the audience.

With appropriate twists and turns throughout, this is one of those films that guarantees a laugh and an interesting pry into the lives of those who seem to be totally normal people.

I would most certainly recommend.

[rob-burrows1-325-819120 · 10/10 · 4 March 2014]

I found this film to be quite a surprise in that I found it somewhat hard to identify the genre: I concluded that this was mainly due to it following a number of strands that combined comedy, horror and notion of drama that together provided a caricature of London's finest that may shock but will also certainly attract. It was a most original concept that was well written, well directed and well made. The lead character's strange tastes were matched by the strange relationship he 'enjoyed' with his with his mother. His notion of service in which he pursues his own agenda was quite hilarious. Suffice to say this appeared to be driven by a rather overwhelming personality disorder that verged on the psychotic. It was certainly off-beat but also highly entertaining, sometimes shocking and came with the raw-edge grittiness that British films often excel at. In fact it is fair to say that this is an example of Indie Cinema at its best and I would certainly recommend it.

Twisted, Dark Comedy

[GilbertS-85 · 9/10 · 15 May 2020]

"May I Kill U?" follows a bicycle cop, returning from a head injury, that remakes himself as a vigilante to cure his headaches.

Kevin Bishop's acting as Baz, the bicycle cop, drives the movie from beginning to end. Couple this with Stuart Urban's editing and well-shot narrative, you have a solid indie dark comedy with a twisted sense of humor. I found it neutral in politics, but with a sinister commentary on social media, crime, and society. Definitely worth checking out.

What a surprise!

[sooperdw · 10/10 · 3 April 2014]

I loved this funny movie with a nice looking London copper who got up to all sorts. Really funny and original. Nice to see British movies still getting made like this. This is one of those films that you have to keep to watch again. It is nice to have a laugh and this was a film that did that for us. A bit close to the knuckle at times but is a way that British films are. A bit like seaside postcards - they have a way of poking fun at the establishment and being liked for doing it. So to tie this up it was great to watch. If you want entertainment then this should do you. His private life was weird. Hilarious though. Well made, well acted, well directed. I'm looking forward to more coming out like this.

A dark comedy

[mahayanafilms · 9/10 · 12 May 2020]

Really enjoyed the style and quirkiness. Keep up the good work.....

Good actors. Clever Plot

[thejhorton · 10 May 2020]

Riot of of movie that opens with a riot. This was just a lot of fun. Good action. Pretty funny. Some really witty scene to scene cuts. Reminds me a bit of an Edgar Wright movie. Strong performances throughout.