Danny Bryce (Jason Statham) is a retired special-ops agent who is pulled back into the world of assassinations when his mentor and friend Hunter (Robert De Niro) is captured by a vengeful Sheikh. To secure Hunter’s release, Danny is coerced into carrying out a series of assassinations.
The Sheikh demands that Danny kill the three former SAS operatives responsible for killing his sons during the Dhofar Rebellion in Oman in the 1980s. These former soldiers, Steven Harris (Lachy Hulme), Simon McCann (Dominic Purcell), and Davies (Aden Young), have gone into hiding.
Danny assembles a team that includes his mentor Hunter, and together they begin tracking down and eliminating the targets. However, a secret organization called “The Feather Men” becomes aware of Danny’s activities and aims to protect its members.
Spike Logan (Clive Owen), a former SAS operative and member of The Feather Men, takes it upon himself to stop Danny’s mission. He becomes a formidable adversary, leading to intense cat-and-mouse sequences between the two highly skilled operatives.
The climax of the film unfolds in an intense showdown between Danny and Spike. As the secrets of The Feather Men are revealed, Danny must confront the consequences of his actions and make choices that will determine the fate of those involved.
The movie ends with a mix of resolution and lingering questions, leaving room for interpretation regarding the morality of the characters’ actions and the consequences of their choices.
“Killer Elite” received mixed reviews, with praise for its action sequences and criticism for its convoluted plot. The film’s cast was generally praised for their performances, particularly the dynamic between Jason Statham and Clive Owen.