In this film, we can see that although Arthur is a murder tool, he still has feelings. But this does not affect his status as a top killer, because he is a person who is prepared for everything. Even if there is a "what if", he can still die and survive. He relies on his rapid speed and Survival skills, so as to save the danger and put the enemy to death.
Yes, yes, victory ultimately belongs to those who are prepared! Every mission Arthur performs creates a phenomenon of "not the killer." So of course we don't have to think about it and know that Arthur won't die in the gas station explosion in the end, because of how confident and experienced he is! How could he be sent to the West by his apprentice so easily? ! Perhaps, the reason why he fled the scene at the last minute was to create an illusion that Steve thought he had avenged his revenge, so that he could walk into the trap he had designed before unguarded, but it seemed that the trap was not for Steve. Made exclusively by his husband (as evidenced by his previous behavior of not letting Steve touch the record player).
In the end, we can see that Arthur bravely stepped into his other car and drove into the distance to continue his "wonderful" life. However, what I doubt is, is his life really wonderful? He has been on the mission of assassination all his life, and then personally killed his only good friend, and then killed his good friend's son... There is no one around him to share with him, and no one can accompany him to spend his life. But does he want to continue living like this? Is this really what he wants? hehe, who knows...
In fact, I think the most intriguing part of the film is at the end. When Steve asked him what his plans were, he said "disappear, get a new name, find a new job", then Steve asked "together?" to which he replied, "Look at you". It seems that this is a hint to Steve in advance: if you are willing to let go of your hatred, you can live with me; but if you want to continue to take revenge, it is not up to me. This seems to be a foreshadowing, foreshadowing the long silence after he accidentally sees his father's pistol hidden in Steve's arms. He is preparing for himself, and he is waiting for Steve's answer! Of course, in the end, Steve let Arthur down, and he finally fired that shot, determined not to let Arthur go. So I was thinking, if Steve had let go of his hatred, maybe he wouldn't have died in a car explosion...
After reading it, I still don't quite understand why Steve would go back to Arthur's house and then Driving away in that antique car, I don't understand why Arthur would make such a joke with Steve and then put him to death... It seems that this film is also a high-IQ film~ It is worth watching it several times~ ~
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