It reminds me of "Leon", which is also a killer's feelings, but the killer's feelings in "The Hit" have room for the audience to imagine.
Braddock, the professional killer, rarely speaks, and is always standing there thinking, no one knows what he's thinking. Does he like Maggie? He kidnapped her; took her to the gas station; even though she resisted and struggled, he didn't shoot her; before dying, he winked at her and went to another world like a joke.
Willie Parker is the funniest character. He was a whistleblower, and after 10 years of hiding, he was finally caught. On the way to being sent by the killer, he faced everything like a master and enjoyed every moment. He did not forget to eat or sleep. Admire the views along the way and wait to die without fear. When communicating with the killer, he revealed his open-mindedness about life and death, but when the gun was aimed at him, he made a vile protest.
Myron was a kid, young and vigorous. He was Braddock's assistant. In my opinion, this character is used to contrast Braddock, Braddock is a quiet and calm character, on the contrary, his assistant is more impetuous and childish. The combination of this pair is very interesting on the screen. One of the best Tim Roth films I've ever seen. It turned out to be his first film.
"The Hit" is the first film officially directed by Stephen Frears. Although it is not very exciting, it has a full sense of rhythm, a desire to express conflicting events, and a cold sense of humor.
I really like the way director Stephen Frears doesn't clearly explain Braddock's feelings. After watching it, I can't stop imagining where Braddock's vicissitudes and quiet eyes are looking.
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