19 years after President Timothy Keegan was assassinated, his brother Nick discovers a dying man claiming to have been the gunman. While trying to avoid his wealthy and domineering father's attempts to control his actions, Nick follows the clues that have been handed to him. As he progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult to discern the real trails from the dead ends, and increasingly dangerous as unknown parties try to stop Nick from uncovering the truth.
An excellent conspiracy thriller of unusual blackness and wit.
– ,
Time Out,
26 Jan 2006
fresh:
The film is funny, but it's frightening and vertiginous, too -- a complex tone that apparently left audiences baffled.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
Winter Kills" isn't exactly a comedy, but it's funny. And it isn't exactly serious, but it takes on the serious business of the Kennedy assassination.
– Janet Maslin,
New York Times,
9 May 2005
rotten:
Huston gives a powerhouse performance, and Bridges, always likeable, runs through his repertoire of facial expressions and grimaces, but it's a lost cause.