Glen Powell’s ‘Hit Man’ Closely Avoids Falling Prey to Cancel Culture Despite Touting Deeply Problematic Plot at Its Center

Richard Linklater's new film, Hit Man, is a throwback to a bygone era of filmmaking. It's a lively and delightful comedy with a bit of surprising edge. The film features Glen Powell as a philosophy professor who also works as a hired killer. Adria Arjona plays a woman who is a victim of domestic abuse and asks Powell's character to murder her husband. As they get closer, their bond grows, but it's complicated by secrets and mistaken identities. [caption id="attachment_275994" align="aligncenter" width="959"] A still from Hit Man (Credits: Netflix)[/caption] Despite its dark and complex plot, the movie has been a