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Oooh, I love that theory. It actually would have been awesome if they had a toy or a “first computer” of Zuck’s that served as his Rosebud. That could have represented his childhood innocence like Rosebud represented the childhood innocence of Charles Foster Kane. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Well, if you haven’t seen the film, you’re not aware that he’s a mercenary (spoiler #1), and usually you’d describe a mercenary as “a person hired to fight for you.” For example, a soldier who’s paid to be a soldier is not a mercenary (a conscripted person.). But, an individual who is not under the employ of an entity, but is hired as a freelancer IS a mercenary. Hence, calling him a mercenary (or sicario) that early in the video would also reveal that, which is also a spoiler. 🤷🏻‍♂️

That’s true. I would argue that the film’s intent is that Kate is not the villain, because she’s not in it for “global politics” (Matt) or a “personal vendetta” (Alejandro). She’s in it for justice (convicting the people who caused the incident in Act 1 in the home). Granted, the argument others might have is: “You have to be like Matt or America is at risk.” And that is an argument to be made, but I don’t think the film is suggesting that it’s the right conclusion. One thing I love about the film is it just presents the situation without forcing a narrative. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Well, he says: “A slow, painful death from facial necrosis.” Now, I have no idea of the science behind a radioactive spec, so… 🤷🏻‍♂️ Good question!

Thank you!

Yeah, I think a lot of folks also try and take their own ideology and try to warp the film to fit that. But we’re definitely supposed to see all this through Kate’s eyes. And she is basically like: “I was in this for justice, but this isn’t justice.”

I explain that a little more in my SUPER long video, if you want to watch: The Killer EXPLAINED | Everything YOU Missed ua-cam.com/video/gHzCEdIfZgI/v-deo.html

Yeah, The Killer also notes that. My take on that is: 1) She’s tired of the lifestyle, and 2) She knows that he’ll find her eventually. I think she knows he’s following her, so she goes to the restaurant on purpose because one of the methods she can use is the bottle (which, as you noted, already has the spec).

@HowStoriesWork It would be great if David Finch made a movie titled "The Expert". Tilda Swinton is an excellent actress and her character was fascinating. P.S I've subbed to your channel, your analysis of movies has given me a much better perspective.

Ooooh, that movie would be fantastic. I love that idea. Thanks for the sub! Are there any other films I should explain?

That’s awesome. I love the whiskey info. And I agree. Fantastic film! Thanks for watching and commenting!

LOL, I should have clarified that! MCU = Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s the set of films that are all related to one another and fall into the same over-arching story.

Okay, I’ll have to put that one together… 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

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I definitely agree that she doesn’t want to, but she still has agency and does choose to break the law. She joins the team despite her reservations. She goes along with the mission to Mexico despite her knowing it’s out of her jurisdiction. She even chooses not to kill Alejandro at the end. In fact, the film is very much about Kate realizing that law enforcement’s emphasis on justice doesn’t work in the context of how the American agencies work abroad.

In order for me to consider your feedback, you would need to pick the evidence from the film that I cited and explain how that ISN’T evidence for the conclusion. Currently, your argument is fairly weak as you have resorted (rather than addressing the argument itself) to attacking the conclusion and me. That’s not an argument. The only thing you present is “the time horizon of the effectiveness of the poison.” But there’s plenty of evidence to counter your point. 1: The Killer himself says that facial necrosis is slow and painful. 2: The Expert wouldn’t pre-arrange a fast-acting poison at a restaurant because it would clearly implicate her as an assassin. 3: She’s not trying to save herself in that moment. Later, we see she has a knife in her hand… THAT’s her backup for saving herself. Your concerns actually enable more evidence. Now, your separate “theory” isn’t necessarily bad. But it excludes all the evidence in my video yet doesn’t counter that evidence nor does it provide any evidence of its own. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Thank you!

Definitely not a wolf!

Dude, I'm gonna send you one, for sure!

@@HowStoriesWork dude!!! hell yea!

Thank you!!! I love how it came out.

Ooooh, hot take!!! What do you consider “the series,” all of the MCU? Which film was your favorite?

Nice! Definitely non-traditional. So, you’re using a non-paid/non-union cast? Are your locations just shot guerrilla-style? I want to know more about this!

Great question. I think that’s just her trying not to get killed herself. She can be assured he’ll die, but she still tries a last-ditch effort to stay alive.

I actually think that all your points actually reinforce the main message of the film. Ultimately, we’re supposed to realize that the world is harsh, brutal, and unfair. And that’s why the Killer’s mantra ultimately fails. Because we’re not supposed to be rooting for him. So, I’m a little surprised you didn’t like it. Did you feel like they were making him out to be too much of a hero that we’re rooting for? Thanks for watching and commenting!

Not EVERYTHING has to be about race. You sound like the type of person that would lose their shit because there's more white jelly beans than black jelly beans in a bag.

Thanks, John!

Thanks, Justin! Appreciate you watching and commenting!

Exactly! Amazing film.

Agreed! Thanks for watching and commenting!

LOL! I’m glad it worked for you!

If you watch the longer video here I explain it: SICARIO Explained | Everything YOU Missed! ua-cam.com/video/ncBW9rm5uIE/v-deo.html - Check it out and let me know what you think!

Such a great line

Facts. Thanks for the comment!

Thanks for the comment! I appreciate it!

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Love it! Glad it was helpful!

@@HowStoriesWork, thanks for doing this video! I know it can't be easy to put all this together. Definitely have subscribed! :D

Of course! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Yeah, and then the question becomes: Are Matt and the agency actually fighting a just war? In this case, if it’s avenging Alejandro’s family, the answer is a probable “yes” (even though he murders women and children, which is going too far into an “eye for an eye”). BUT, if we’re talking about the agency taking down one cartel only to reinstate the Medellin Cartel… that gets a little dicier. Excellent point!

@@HowStoriesWork Good point... But as Matt says, "...until somebody finds a way to convince 20% of the population to stop snorting and smoking that shit, order's the best we can hope for." The US has not the political will to go to war with Mexico or those citizens who are the cause of the market. In the face of that, "order's the best we can hope for," and, to the majority of both American and Mexicans, order, instead of the chaos and death they currently face, is probably about as just a goal as can be hoped for.

100%. That’s what makes the film so powerful. The concept of how the individual perspective (Kate’s) can’t accept the need for this gray area, whereas the overall system must do something and the gray area is the “best” solution that can currently be found. Really great stuff!

If talking in an Atlantic accent and reading the news was still a thing… I’d be up for it. As someone who recently watched the film, what do you think of my ultimate take?

@@HowStoriesWork I do think that it's about Kane's longing for a simpler life. In terms of story, it's a fascinating look at how wealth and power don't equal happiness. I would agree that there are themes about control within the text. Having viewed it for the first time a few weeks back, it is an interesting enough film to revisit and dig deeper into now that I know a few of the beats.

You know, they’re vague enough about his origin that I feel like he could have easily been involved in the Medellin Cartel. I need to watch Day of the Soldado and look for more clues. That’s gonna be one of my upcoming videos.

That makes sense. I feel like Matt calls him something like that in the meeting… but it’s been a while since I studied the film. Even knowing how the real cartels work, in that the guys at the top are SUPER undercover, it would make sense that Alarcon isn’t the apex. But maybe Matt and the inter-agency team are referring to him that way as he’s the target? I’d have to go back and verify that, though. Thanks for watching and commenting! I’ve been asked to do a video on Day of the Soldado, so stay tuned for that one!

@@HowStoriesWork No it was the guy looked like Bart Simpson had grown up who called him the 3rd guy 🙂 Irrelevant detail though. Uhh I'd love to see you do Day of the Soldado! So looking forward to it 😁

Yes! I need to. Another viewer also asked for one. I have two other ones coming out before then, but I’m definitely interested in doing one on Day of the Soldado!

@HowStoriesWork Ok, thanks!!

Nailed it! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

This is an excellent point. And a sad, but true one. Which is so wild. Thanks for watching and commenting!

This comment made my day! Thank you, Zachary! 🙌🏼

Thank you! Thanks for watching and commenting!

I had another commenter mention that most assassins carry an anti-poison serum, which still leaves a Part 2 on the table. But, the twitch is for sure necrosis. Because there’s no way the line about “painful facial necrosis” would be so descriptive without it mattering later in the story. The simple reasoning for The Expert is that she knows he’s coming, identifies that he’s following her, and one of her methods of assassinating people is to take them to that restaurant. Notice she says: “Bring me my bottle.” It’s all pre-planned. That’s my take. I’ve heard other takes, but I haven’t heard one that makes more sense yet… 🤷🏻‍♂️