The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot (2018) Review

An old special ops soldier living out his last days in his quiet hometown with his dog, Ralph, is asked to take on one last mission.

You wouldn't be able to tell this is director Robert D. Krzykowski's feature debut, it feels and looks big, this is no VOD looking film. It's  a slowing burning character study for the most part with some great sets ups here and there namely the Hitler and Bigfoot confrontation. Some of it is on the nose much of it is subtle and ingeniously ambiguous.

Sam Eliot is simply outstanding as Calvin Barr an aged war hero looking back over his life with regrets. Krzykowski offers convincing reminiscing flashbacks featuring Aidan Turner as a young Calvin Barr, it covers his relationships with his brother, girlfriend and war exploits.

The last half is charged with more emotion as it resolves relationships but also builds to a crescendo showdown.

Wonderfully shot, it delivers on its outlandish title, but it is a surprisingly grounded film which Sam Elliott sells with ease offering a heavy weight and memorable performance.