The title is very good

Vinnie 2022-04-21 08:01:09

If Ethan Hawke is not the murderer, then there is no need to give him so many shots and scenes. So, we knew from the beginning that the murderer was Ethan Hawke.
In Jolie and Hawke's sex scene, Hawke seems to be enjoying his prey. Although he showed passion, it is obviously not the passion that an art dealer can have.
We have no way of knowing how Hawke kills people so freely and so well.
The job of killing requires a psychological quality beyond ordinary people, keen observation, and a fearless heart.
Of course, I think this kind of person does not exist in real life. It is not so easy for a person to be so lonely and so concealed while alive.
I think everyone needs warmth.
If Hawke is fascinated by Jolie, if he hopes to get warmth from Jolie, then the flaw will be revealed.
But Hawke did a great job. He didn't let anyone discover anything. After knowing that Hawke's mother appeared in the hospital at the last moment, and pointed out that the guy everyone thought was Martin was not Martin, Hawke's identity was exposed.

Why did Hawke go back to find Jolie? This is something I don't understand.
If it's because of love for Jolie, then there is no need for him to kill her.
But it seems that he came back to kill her.
He even prepared the murder weapon, didn't he?
In fact, the ending is just for the audience's psychological expectations.
If Martin continues to go unpunished, I would be happy to see it, and it seems more logical. Isn't it?

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Taking Lives quotes

  • [first lines]

    Cashier: Where are you going?

  • [last lines]

    Leclair: Ileana. I was worried. Is it done?

    Illeana: It's over.

    Leclair: Good. Stay put. I'll call this in. They'll be there soon.