E168 |The killer- I have an interesting Theory about this (movie)

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The start of this movie almost lost me as we just had Michael Fassbender ( the protagonist in this film whose actual name is never mentioned but, he uses various names throughout the movie, almost Jason Bourne-type of vibes)
anyway, Michael delivers a never-ending narration while he waits to execute a hit. But then when I thought about the character, it made sense. David Fincher's ( the director, in case you wondering who that is) attention to detail throughout the entire movie is immaculate as every little thing plays an important part.
This is also a very intelligent and smartly written movie that requires you to think, and for me at least, I really liked this as it made it a fun challenge to figure out certain elements in the film and to always pay attention to details.

Plus the movie finds a way to make you feel like you’re shadowing a real contract killer the whole time. The main character's narration is a unique touch, even in the normal everyday moments when he’s constantly looking over his shoulder. The film's pace has a constant tension, with certain moments where it escalates rapidly into venomous action, yet the action never feels overdone and instead feels hyper-realistic.

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I have a theory. This is a perfect misdirection trick the film creators made.

You never get to know this unnamed assassin. You never get to know what makes him tick. That's the whole point.

As a viewer, we normally project our own moral compass onto what we are watching. We think this is a revenge story. We think we are rooting for this character who is fighting back because his loved ones were attacked.

But really, i don't think that's the point, I think it's something darker.

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Throughout the movie, the killer repeats his rules. He never mentions anything personal. Nothing about his home or girlfriend. He doesn't care about anyone. People are not important. He IS a paid killer after all.

The Killer tells us his job bores him at the very beginning and hopes for a chance to experiment with more creative ways of killing.

He is basically telling us he is craving a challenge.

I believe he subconsciously makes the error of botching up the first kill on purpose to liven up things, to see what would happen & push him to the extreme of his abilities. It's as if he has created an excuse to go on a killing spree around the world.

By the end, he realizes he loves his job again. This is why he doesn't kill the client as he knows this would destroy future gigs.

The final scene is him poisoning his girlfriend's coffee.

The girlfriend was his only weakness & vulnerable target. His handlers immediately for her after he botched the job. NOW he has learned this, now to avoid it from happening again he kills her.. but then again i could be wrong.
ANYWAYS
In conclusion, "The Killer" is a must-watch thriller drama film that combines suspense, brilliance, and stellar performances to create an unforgettable cinematic experience. If you appreciate a well-crafted narrative that keeps you guessing until the very end, this film is a must-see.

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