The Killer EXPLAINED | Everything YOU Missed

[@localblackman427]

This movie was so good. Saw it in theaters and the audio alone was just pure gold. I would say the audio was a character in itself. Hard to believe Fassenbender filmed this movie and "next goal wins" around the same time. The range in his acting skills is just amazing

[@HowStoriesWork]

Fassbender is amazing. And I agree, this film was awesome. The only film I liked better in 2023 was Oppenheimer!

[@GoddessDanai]

One of my favorites

[@ritwikshanu5913]

One of the most important things he said at the end was, "Once I see his eyes, I'll have a pretty good idea how this is gonna go."

[@biometrix1000]

The twitch was a sign that he can't settle into normal life.When did the expert get the chance to plant poison on the glass when he did'nt show any intentention to drink.She was not expecting to see him and im sure the waiters wer'nt in on it.Also i'm expecting a part 2.

[@HowStoriesWork]

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… 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Miyagi-e3t]

Best parts for me was his getaway after the missed shot and also the fight with the brute.

[@HowStoriesWork]

All the action! It was filmed really well.

[@ethelnagelberg1654]

THANK YOU!!

[@StaygoldYo]

Dig it 😎🤙🏼 You made the movie 10x better for me.

[@HowStoriesWork]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ritwikshanu5913]

Nice take on the bear story. I thought the expert asked him why he was confronting her when the job could have been done in other ways related to that story. But your perspective makes it have more than one meaning.

[@RevDanTheMan]

HOLY CRAP THIS WAS A GOOD REVIEW!!!

[@HowStoriesWork]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@BK-rd7qp]

It is a very good film that uses or plays to Fincher's strengths as a Director and story-teller, as while being noticeably different it still has similarities to many other Fincher films ("Se7en", "Zodiac" and others) and the casting of Fassbender is A++. Don't think he died or got poisoned though & there seems an opening for a sequel due to 'The Expert's conversation & opening him up further to introspection & change or progression as character where maybe the Client (Claiborne, being a billionaire) has turn of hubris & decides To Go After him ... seems likely but also arguably too easy of plot possibility. Guess we'll see. Very good breakdown & analysis tho. Nice work.

[@HowStoriesWork]

Yeah, I’m curious as to whether it gets a sequel. There are more comics. If it does, I feel like he’ll have some sort of antidote. But also, it doesn’t feel like Fincher would do a sequel. Maybe, maybe not. But I agree, it’s amazing and so is Fassbender!

[@sticksnstones5407]

One thing I found odd was when the expert failed to eliminate the killer because he was still abroad, she would of known out of basic instinct that he would take revenge because the brute assaulted his lady friend. So I find it very strange she didn't take better precautions like leaving town to avoid confritation. When they were at the table at no point did the expert remove her hands from the table, so the bottle must of been poisoned beforehand.

[@HowStoriesWork]

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).

[@sticksnstones5407]

@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.

[@HowStoriesWork]

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

[@stevealbenetyh38]

@@sticksnstones5407 a prequel is needed

[@alexcoyg3281]

Loved the movie, Finchmaster is one of a kind❤ Unless the police detectives are completely incompetent, the zip tie bruises will give away the foul play of the death of the secretary, so that is another sloppy mistake by the killer.

[@HowStoriesWork]

Excellent point! Thanks for watching and commenting. I also loved it!

[@NERDSoul]

I did dig the movie tho. Wouldnt put it in top 3 but i did like it

[@HowStoriesWork]

It’s so good!

[@NERDSoul]

@@HowStoriesWork the dinner scene was good

[@HowStoriesWork]

It was also fascinating that the first 25 minutes (or so) of the film is essentially just a guy in a room. LOL

[@NERDSoul]

That was the part that I was like... "I get it... now let's get to it!" lol @@HowStoriesWork

[@jwrice743]

If she poisoned him, why pull the knife at the end?

[@HowStoriesWork]

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.

[@MaryDeanDotCom]

Absolutely hated this movie. You glossed over the execution of the innocent and helpful taxi driver, and ignored the colonialist undertones of the killer’s relationship with his “loyal” girlfriend and her loyal-servant brother. Brown, black, and female people are dispensible, yet there is - inexplicably - mercy for the white billionaire who WAS INDEED to blame for the entire mess. The cartoonish, endless, unrealistic fight scene from which the killer emerges with nary a scratch or broken bone. The storage units filled with passports, drivers licenses, and credit cards that never expire. This movie started out really strong, but quickly ran out of budget and reverted to boilerplate action-movie cliches and pseudo-intellectual drivel aimed at the “teen-aged boys with immature prefrontal cortices” market. I do like your take on the ending, though.

[@HowStoriesWork]

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!

[@sticksnstones5407]

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.

[@sklymer3261]

The Taxi Driver had to die because he was exposed to his actual home with the right motive he could have lead someone back to him. And the end shows that he clearly was committed to not uprooting his girlfreind's lifestyle by relocating or maybe he was simply comfortable in the Dominican Republic (Redundancy Redundancy Redundancy). The Billionaire knows nothing of him and couldn't instigate an assassination or investigation. Even if he wanted to, it would be very difficult. The people who could get to him are already dead. The Billionaire wasn't to blame at all he was a customer The Killer is the only person "to blame" maybe the mercy shown in the end was some display of him taking accountability for having botched the job in the first place plus the backlash and attention it would draw if he were to be killed.

[@dinocarosi4303]

The taxi driver was not innocent. He was essentially an accomplice. He knew The Brute and The Expert were committing violent crime and he kept his mouth shut and took the money. Didn't report it to the police or anything. Though I understand he was probably intimidated.

[@NERDSoul]

Did you just disrespect my favorite part of the movie? "If you like that kinda thing"? Lol smh

[@HowStoriesWork]

LOL - I should have known! 🤣🤣🤣

[@NERDSoul]

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[@gordon7454]

I absolutely hated this movie 😬 it just felt very empty to me. Some of the plot was just plain dumb.