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Does he get to kill the boss?

posted 16 years ago by larianx
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First time I saw the movie, I thought he didn't and well... police never go after him and stuff. But the second time it seems like he did as to how he leaves running and stuff. Then again, it was a public place.

[–] maxtshea 16 years ago

I got the impression he does not kill the boss. Perhaps Sam realizes in his half-crazy state that he doesn't want to interrupt his grand plan. Sam DID have the boss right where he wanted him and thus established a sense of power over the SOB and that was all Sam needed. That's how I saw it; I could be mistaken.

[–] SunflowerFortunato 16 years ago

He had a change of heart at the last second. It's quite visible. He sprints out of the restaurant with the boss looking on.

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[–] fromthekush 16 years ago

his boss lives, if he did take his life he would've been able to attempt hijacking the plan.

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[–] refeerf 16 years ago

He definitely chickens out and doesn't pull the trigger. You see it on his face that he can't go through with it. Plus there is no sound of a shot.