Bill Skarsgård, a talented actor with six siblings who are also actors, is best known for his ability to portray characters with a creepy vibe. From playing a dangerous stranger to a vampire and Pennywise the Dancing Clown in IT, Skarsgård has shown his versatility as an actor. But in Boy Kills World, he proves that he can also excel as an action star.
In this film, Skarsgård plays Boy, a character driven by a single purpose: revenge. His target is Famke Janssen’s character, Hilda van der Koy, the head of a wealthy ruling family in a totalitarian state that conducts an annual “culling” of supposed dissidents and traitors. Boy, who has lost loved ones to these executions, is on a quest for vengeance and anyone who stands in his way becomes a target.
Skarsgård’s performance as the deaf and mute Boy is captivating, bringing a lethal quality to the character. While his portrayal is a standout, the film itself struggles to rise above its influences. With a mix of comic violence, worldbuilding reminiscent of Hunger Games, and character archetypes borrowed from various sources, Boy Kills World falls short of fully embracing its own identity.
The film’s plot feels overworked at times, with numerous flashbacks and revelations that distract from the action. A leaner edit could potentially improve the pacing and overall impact of the movie. Despite this, Boy Kills World promises fun characters, intense action sequences
