Based on a true story, Michael Shannon puts in a powerhouse of a performance as notorious mafia contract killer Richard Kuklinski. It's an engrossing character story about a man living a double life: a devoted husband and father but also a cold blooded and remorseless killer. Shannon, whose star continues to rise film by film, is utterly convincing as a psychopath who cares for nothing except his wife and two daughters. There's a good balance to the film, with director Ariel Vromen showing us what Kuklinski is capable of without overcooking it. In the end you almost pity Kuklinski - he seems to be lacking something, something which prevents him from seeing the humanity in others. It's strange how evil can fascinate us and make such good subject matter for cinema. 7.5/10
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