Not guilty

Eino 2021-11-17 08:01:28

Legally speaking, Roy is a "badass", and the old saying that Skynet is restored and negligent has confirmed something here.
So Roy, the villain, did not feel hated at the end of the story, because his hard work was cheated away, and he was punished in some form, which is balanced in the hearts of the audience. So Roy was acquitted by the audience.
Roy's "daughter" deception is also a success. She not only defrauded Roy's money, but also defrauded Roy's feelings. You must know that Roy's relationship has been almost in a vacuum since his divorce.
In the end, the little liar failed to get the money and was taken away by her accomplices, so she was also acquitted by the audience.
As for emotions, Roy didn’t mean to blame her. The last time the two people met was dull and true. This was the first real conversation between two swindlers after they took off their masks. She is not his daughter, he is not her. Father. Roy forgave her, so the audience also forgave her.
At this point, the two swindlers were at large, and all the people present declared that the two were not guilty, and the greatness of the screenwriter lies in this.

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Extended Reading
  • Duane 2021-11-17 08:01:28

    Cage's obsessive-compulsive performance always seems artificial

  • Jayme 2021-11-17 08:01:28

    A bit redundant at the back

Matchstick Men quotes

  • Dr. Klein: Let me ask you something. What would you do if you had to change careers?

    Roy: You mean if I wasn't an antiques broker?

    Dr. Klein: If you weren't a criminal.

    Roy: Huh?

    [twitches]

  • Roy: She left the door open. It was BITCHIN'!