Panic (2000)

From NetFlix:

On the surface, Alex (William H. Macy) seems like a normal guy — he has a wife, a son and a job selling mail-order trinkets. But Alex also has a secret life not even his family knows about: He’s a contract killer suffering a midlife crisis. Seeking help, Alex visits a therapist and meets Sarah (Neve Campbell) — the one person he may have needed all along.

William Macy is too smart to play in a bad film and this excellent drama is no exception. He is supported by such high caliber stars as John Ritter (therapist), Neve Campbell (Sarah), Donald Sutherland (creepy and infuriating as the assassin father that perverted his son Macy), Tracy Ullman (Macy’s wife), and Barbara Bain (Macy’s mother without a conscience). Little Sammy (Macy’s son) is wonderful, although maybe a little too clever verbally for someone his age.

Above all this is a film whose suspense lies in watching Macy’s unexpressed rage develop into something.

Except for some shooting, there is no violence. But still not for children.

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