Is this a good plot for a book or movie?

Question

The plot is a hit-man who (revealed in flash backs) killed many people for this one guy, and regrets it, once he finishes to get his payment and quit he gets in his car to drive and is attacked by a gunman.

He survives

Goes and trys to find his boss and kill him for revenge

While trying he is forced to kill his co hit man friend

when he kills the boss it will be symbolic of him and his redemtion and soul cleansing.

Answer 1

Maybe you haven't given all the details but it seems to be missing something.  A few questions I would ask:

* What happens to the hit man to make him regret the kills he's made?

* Is he in the middle of a kill or did he just complete one when he has this revelation?

* Why is he attacked by the gunman?

* Why does he want revenge on the boss?

* If he is so regretful about the kills he's done in the past, why does he want to kill his boss?

The way the story is laid out now, I don't think too many people would be interested.  However, all hope isn't lost.  Work on developing the plot a little more and it could work.

Answer 2

Isn't this like the Jason Bourne series

Answer 3

I have seen such a plot sometimes this works when done well in movies other times not. If it were shown perhaps how evil the boss of killer was and on the spot the suit of the killer fades to white and a shadow lifts of his shoulders and moves upwards as he walks out the door. Of course you have this planned much better than pearly white gun handles and white suits white hat. Let's say he get's bloody during the shoot out and has to change then kills hid boos. Yes it is a good plot it could make a good series if you use more of the character.

Answer 4

Sorry, but it doesn't sound good. Not like it's been done before, but rather that it hasn't been done before because no one would want to see it.