the leading man is my tpye

Just so...so bad

Am I Missing Something?

Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%

A documentary that talks about the dangers of the use of tasers is an important topic. After all, since they were first introduced, there have been a few stories on the news of folks who died after the device was used...and no one wants that. So I was actually looking forward to seeing this one...and was left feeling frustrated because the film ended up looking like one-sided documentary evidence for folks suing the taser manufacturer instead of really educating the viewer. It contends that tasers can kill...no duh, Sherlock! We KNOW that they can kill. But the film never talks about OTHER supposedly non-lethal methods...how do they compare to the taser?! How about stun guns, batons or other methods?! This IS a very important omission...and one that left me baffled unless the film had no intention in telling the whole story. This is never explored because the film appears not to care in the least...it just wants to attack the taser. Are there many witnesses that discuss other methods law enforcement should be using instead? Nope. It's just a long attack on the taser and they quickly say (with no evidence to back it up) that the taser doesn't save many police officers' lives?! I am NOT pro-taser (and have no real involvement in the argument) but it still sounds better than having cops going into potential problem situations with their guns drawn!I might have been convinced that tasers should be eliminated had the film bothered to present an intelligent and well-documented case. Sadly, after seeing the film what I really know is that the taser manufacturer has deep pockets and there are lawsuits...and several are listed at the end. Not filled with good empirical evidence or comparisons...just, what appears to me, to be a hatchet job. I am still waiting and still want to know...should the police be using them? And, if so, when? And, if improvements can be made to make them safer, what?!

I guess every documentary is intended to make a point, but I watched this film with my jaw dropped because I couldn't believe how biased it is and how poorly the film maker defends his position. I registered w IMDb just to write this! Taser is to blame?? The film even highlights the fact that essentially 100% of deaths that occur following application of the Taser resulted from multiple / prolonged usage. The only fault I can find w Taser's founders is that they didn't immediately change training materials, etc, when reports of deaths started to suggest that multiple uses MAY result in death. As for their responses, I have to say... I would hope to have the presence of mind to answer in the same way. While some found their comments dodgy, I would argue that they truly are proud of what they've created and the fact that they have indisputably saved lives. Based on the information included in the film, the officers who used the Tasers too many times or in inappropriate situations are entirely to blame. And what is the alternative? More police brutality? Shoot subjects instead? I - as a regular citizen living in NYC - have seen situations go from seemingly normal to highly dangerous in seconds. I can't imagine what police officers may face on an average day. In their shoes, I would absolutely want to have a Taser as an option. I cannot imagine ANYONE walking away from this film thinking that we should ban Tasers altogether. Definitely a subject ripe for debate but, come on people. Let's make it an objective debate!

To take this movie seriously, you have to be willing to believe that our Home Office (like the Yanks FBI) is too stupid to see if the taser is doing more good than harm. This basketball playing filmmaker is arrogant enough to believe that he understand the science and statistics better than our top coppers. Based only on the interviews and trailer, this appears to be an advertisement for the Ambulance-Chasing Barrister Burton and his expert witness Zipes. I wonder if Nick is bright enough to even understand that he was worked by these smarter adults. Nick's arrogance more than compensates for his limited abilities since he has decided that he understands things that the Smith brothers did not. And Nick understands things better than 500 000 coppers that use these things. Amazing. What does Saint Nick want us coppers to do? Should we say, "Gosh we were too stupid to understand the pros and cons of these weapons, but now that Nick Bernardino has opened our eyes, we will throw them in the rubbish and go back to the club."The sad things is that people that are totally ignorant will cop work might take this film seriously and this could lead to more cop-hating out there.I gave it 2 stars (instead of 1 star) for good editing and great trailer)

Killing them safely is a brilliantly made movie that captivates the audience. The storyline is riveting, as it takes you through an incredible story. The movie does a great job of digging deep and looking at a bigger picture. Tying all of the recent incidents with TASERS, and tying it back to the founders was brilliant. The interviews in the movie were excellent, and they did a great job of getting great footage. It's not easy to get this type of content for a movie, but this movie does just that. They were able to ask the tough questions to the people at TASER, and in return got great content. Overall, as a non-fiction movie, Killing Them Safely has the intensity and intrigue of a great fiction classic. You are engaged throughout the entire movie, and can't wait to see what is uncovered next. Nick Berardini directed a true masterpiece, and I am excited to see what else he is able to come up with in the future. Definitely a bright future ahead.