Is the last shot at the boss really a gimmick?

Eulalia 2022-04-22 07:01:11

Danny's last shot reminds me of the rescue operation at the beginning of the movie. When the criminal was knocked to the ground Danny took the gun on the ground with trembling hands and pointed it at the criminal. I don't know why his hands are like this, maybe it's because the success of the event excites him, or maybe it's because the criminal kidnaps his daughter that makes him angry. The trembling hands express the inner contradiction and conflict. Until his friend said to him; are you ok? While taking his gun. The confrontation in the film is wonderful, the tense plot makes people constantly guess the development of the story, and it feels cool that the two sides negotiate with their own bargaining chips. The film also reflects the friendship and tacit understanding between Danny and Sabian as strangers. But all I can think about is the moment when Danny pointed the gun at the boss. His friend died because of him, and he himself had to take hostages because of his ignorance. When he raised his gun, his wife just arrived, but did not stop him. Maybe this is the trust between their husband and wife. I believe that Danny must have thought a lot in the end, and finally rationality defeated emotion. Maybe he's not afraid to squat, because he can be a brother. Maybe he's afraid to squat because of his wife! The law will definitely punish the boss, but it must not be solved by itself.

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The Negotiator quotes

  • Lieutenant Chris Sabian: I want you to apologize for telling your mother she looks...

    [Sabian's daughter makes a huge gesture with her hands]

    Lieutenant Chris Sabian: Wide.

    [Sabian smiles and whispers at his daughter]

    Lieutenant Chris Sabian: Wide's not a good word, how'd you like to be called wide?

  • Lieutenant Chris Sabian: "I can't believe this, I'm just surrounded by a room of people who wanna go in there and kill him. This is the guy who call you friend. I got nothing invested in this. I wonder why that is, or maybe someday we'll find out."