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The BIGGEST reason that this ending was strong: the surprise factor.
After watching these guys put up with Howard's BS for two hours and even take his abuse (I believe that he slaps Phil at one point) only to let it slide, you begin to realize that it's not personal with these guys. They just work moment to moment, situation to situation, doing what they need to to get their boss paid, until the boss waves them off. It's all transactional. Even after getting fucked with to the point of being locked in a tiny room for two hours, you think that because they're about to get paid, all is 'forgiven'.
Then you realize that a combination of opportunity and rage tips the scales just when you thought that you knew what the rules were between these guys.
Yes, you can definitively say that someone is 'wrong' for putting this movie in the best fifty of the decade. (Yes, I'm being sarcastic).
Very fitting for a movie about gambling, you have lost your bet. Highest per-screen average in the history of A24. It's been very profitable already and there will likely be an oscar nod or two..
Have you seen his performance in this film or are you just assuming that he's not a good actor in it?
I agree with all of your points but I believe that Arno was Howard's brother in law, not brother.
1. We're not sure how much of that 1.6 million Howard owes to his boss, not even HIM. He's just muscle. Who knows how much of that he would get.
2. He stole millions and millions of jewelry from the store which, even if he is able to sell for only a fraction of the value, will be much more money.
3. He was fucking pissed off at Howard.
4. He's a violent fucking criminal and might not always make the best choices in life.
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