The inadequacy of the film is that it is naive and ridiculous to place hope in the villain's conscience discovery and to repent. Victory comes so abruptly that it makes one feel like anything can be accomplished with determination. However, the reality is often cruel enough not to leave a little bit of reverie. Many times, good wishes and expectations are not as good as the temptation brought by money and power.
Maybe the director is trying to give the audience a bright ending, but in its profound sense, it is far less impressive than a failure. As Smith says in the film: The only career worth fighting for is the career lost, and the inspiration that Smith's failure brings to people is equally uplifting.
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