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* CoolGuns: Castor Troy's weapon of choice during the opening chase and shootout are a pair of custom gold titanium nitride plated Springfield Armory M1911-A1 pistols. Later, Archer ends up using another set of them in the shootout at Dietrich's apartment while Castor settles for Archer's old duty pistol.
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* KillTheParentRaiseTheChild: [[spoiler:After Sean Archer kills Castor Troy, he adopts Troy's son, who is [[ReplacementGoldfish approximately the same age]] Archer's son was when Troy killed him]].
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* KillTheParentRaiseTheChild: [[spoiler:After Sean Archer kills Castor Troy, he adopts Troy's son, who is [[ReplacementGoldfish approximately the same age]] as Archer's son was when Troy killed him]].
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* KillTheParentRaiseTheChild: [[spoiler:After Sean Archer kills Castor Troy, he adopts Troy's son, who is [[ReplacementGoldfish approximately the same age]] Archer's son was when Troy killed him]].
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** The boat chase climax was originally planned for Woo's ''Flim/HardTarget''.
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** The boat chase climax was originally planned for Woo's ''Flim/HardTarget''.''Film/HardTarget''.
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* BitchInSheepsClothing: Castor, after donning Sean's face as a form of retribution to the latter via trying to ruin his reputation as an FBI agent.
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* FemalesAreMoreInnocent: Sasha has proven herself to be much more sympathetic than Castor is, from taking care of their child Adam to sacrificing herself in order to save both Eve and Sean Archer.
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** At the end, Archer has Castor pinned against a wall, and tries to fire a speargun into his gut. Castor catches the bolt and starts taunting Archer, who just snaps and cuts him off with a knee to the balls, causing Castor to lose his grip on the bolt and get impaled.
** Which combines with a glorious ShutUpHannibal when, after Archer knees Castor, he screams "DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE!!!!" as the harpoon runs him through.
** Which combines with a glorious ShutUpHannibal when, after Archer knees Castor, he screams "DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE!!!!" as the harpoon runs him through.
** At the end, Archer has Castor pinned against a wall, and tries to fire a speargun into his gut. Castor catches the bolt and starts taunting Archer, who just snaps and cuts him off with a knee to the balls, causing Castor to lose his grip on the bolt and get impaled, which combines with a glorious ShutUpHannibal when, after Archer knees Castor, he screams "DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE!!!!" as the harpoon runs him through.
* HeroicSacrifice: Sasha saves both Eve and Sean Archer during the church shootout, albeit with the cost of her own life via a gunshot wound.
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* HoistByHisOwnPetard: Castor's butterfly knife technique is used against him by Archer's daughter.
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* HoistByHisOwnPetard: Castor's butterfly knife technique is used against him by Archer's daughter.daughter (since Castor told her to use it against sexually harrassing dudes, to which he tried to commit that rather hypocritically just to spite Archer more).
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* HammyVillainSeriousHero: Castor Troy is a LargeHam terrorist and arms dealer, while Sean Archer is an emotionally withdrawn FBI agent.
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* VillainWithGoodPublicity: As Sean Archer, Castor Troy is definitely this, as he not only disarms Sinclare, but after he kills Lazarro, he is immediately promoted to FBI Director, making him virtually untouchable.
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** Woo's ''Film/TheKiller'' also had a climactic shoot-out in a church, complete with the trademark doves.
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** Woo's ''Film/TheKiller'' ''Film/TheKiller1989'' also had a climactic shoot-out in a church, complete with the trademark doves.
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** Even if its for selfish reasons, Castor genuinely enjoys taking over Archer’s job and all the perks that comes with it. He also TookALevelInKindness, genuinely acting as a caring father to Archer's teenage daughter and going out of his way to protect her from her abusive boyfriend. He even apologizes to Archer for the AccidentalMurder of his son; however, he was [[NobleDemon still undoubtedly a horrific villain]] and likely would've killed Archer's family [[HeKnowsTooMuch if it became necessary to maintain his cover]].
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** Even if its for selfish reasons, Castor genuinely enjoys taking over Archer’s job and all the perks that comes with it. He also TookALevelInKindness, genuinely acting as a caring father to Archer's teenage daughter and going out of his way to protect her from her abusive boyfriend. He even apologizes to Archer for the AccidentalMurder of his son; however, he was [[NobleDemon still undoubtedly a horrific villain]] and likely would've killed the rest of Archer's family [[HeKnowsTooMuch if it became necessary to maintain his cover]].
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** Even if its for selfish reasons, Castor genuinely enjoys taking over Archer’s job and all the perks that comes with it.
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** Even if its for selfish reasons, Castor genuinely enjoys taking over Archer’s job and all the perks that comes with it. He also TookALevelInKindness, genuinely acting as a caring father to Archer's teenage daughter and going out of his way to protect her from her abusive boyfriend. He even apologizes to Archer for the AccidentalMurder of his son; however, he was [[NobleDemon still undoubtedly a horrific villain]] and likely would've killed Archer's family [[HeKnowsTooMuch if it became necessary to maintain his cover]].
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* ToAbsentFriends: After capturing Castor Troy, Archer returns to his office at the FBI and brusquely quells the round of applause that greets him. His secretary hands him a bottle of champagne from the Director's office, and he tells her to send it back. Then he changes his mind, grabs the bottle and suggests they all raise a toast to the agents who died during the takedown, listing them by name. The celebratory mood of the room disappears instantly.
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* KickTheDog: After getting Archer's face on, Troy as visits Archer (who has Troy's face) just to rub in the fact that he burned down the Walsh Institute to destroy all the evidence and kill everyone who is aware that Archer is currently impersonating Castor and gloats that Archer will be stuck in prison for the rest of his life.
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''Face/Off'' is the second American HeroicBloodshed film by Hong Kong director Creator/JohnWoo, starring Creator/JohnTravolta and Creator/NicolasCage playing an FBI agent and terrorist, as [[ArchEnemy arch enemies]] fighting it out to see who can use [[GunsAkimbo the most guns at the same time]]. Oh, and then they switch places to save UsefulNotes/LosAngeles.
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''Face/Off'' is the second American HeroicBloodshed a 1997 action thriller film by Hong Kong director Creator/JohnWoo, starring and the second American HeroicBloodshed film of his. It stars Creator/JohnTravolta and Creator/NicolasCage playing Creator/NicolasCage, who respectively play an FBI agent and terrorist, as [[ArchEnemy arch enemies]] terrorist that are sworn rivals fighting it out to see who can use [[GunsAkimbo the most guns at the same time]]. Oh, and then they switch places to save UsefulNotes/LosAngeles.
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In February 2021, Creator/ParamountPictures finally announced a sequel has been greenlit, with Creator/AdamWingard (of ''Film/YoureNext'', ''Film/DeathNote2017'', and ''Film/GodzillaVsKong'' fame) as director and his buddy Simon Barrett writing, with a currently unknown release date. It's also unknown if Travolta Will return as Sean Archer, or in any capacity, same for Cage as Castor Troy.
Not to be confused with the series ''Series/FaceOff'', a makeup-F/X reality competition on the [=SyFy=] Channel.
Not to be confused with the series ''Series/FaceOff'', a makeup-F/X reality competition on the [=SyFy=] Channel.
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In February 2021, Creator/ParamountPictures finally announced that a sequel has been was greenlit, with Creator/AdamWingard (of ''Film/YoureNext'', ''Film/DeathNote2017'', and ''Film/GodzillaVsKong'' fame) attached as director and his buddy friend Simon Barrett writing, with a writing. The film's release date, as well as whether either of the two leads will return, is currently unknown release date. It's also unknown if Travolta Will return as Sean Archer, or in any capacity, same for Cage as Castor Troy.
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Not to be confused with the series ''Series/FaceOff'', amakeup-F/X makeup FX reality competition on the [=SyFy=] Channel.
Not to be confused with the series ''Series/FaceOff'', a
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* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: After the death of his son, Archer becomes overly-obsessed with finding Castor Troy and consequently becomes incredibly hot-headed and demanding towards his fellow FBI agents. However, he does still value their lives in his own abrasive way, as seen when he calls out the agents toasting to Castor Troy's defeat by pointing out how the agents who died during the capture deserve the toast more than he does. The "jerk" part gradually fades after he spends some time in Castor's shoes and realizes just how much he's alienated himself from his team with his behavior.
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* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: After the death of his son, Archer becomes overly-obsessed with finding Castor Troy and consequently becomes incredibly hot-headed and demanding towards his fellow FBI agents. However, he does still value their lives in his own abrasive way, as seen when he calls out the agents toasting to Castor Troy's defeat by pointing out how the agents who died during the capture deserve the toast more than he does. The "jerk" part gradually fades after he spends some time in Castor's shoes and realizes just how much he's alienated himself from his team those around him with his behavior.
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* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: After the death of his son, Archer becomes overly-obsessed with finding Castor Troy and consequently becomes incredibly hot-headed and demanding towards his fellow FBI agents. However, he does still value their lives in his own abrasive way, as seen when he calls out the agents toasting to Castor Troy's defeat by pointing out how the agents who died during the capture deserve the toast more than he does. The "jerk" part gradually fades after he spends some time in Castor's shoes and realizes just how much he's alienated himself from his team with his behavior.
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* SurvivorsGuilt: In one seen with his wife, Archer implicitly mentions how he sometimes wishes he died in Castor's attempt on his life instead of his son.
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** Subverted with Sasha. Castor views her as a wet-blanket type, but she turns out to be [more than capable with a gun during the shootout with Castor's SWAT teams.
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** Subverted with Sasha. Castor views her as a wet-blanket type, but she turns out to be [more more than capable with a gun during the shootout with Castor's SWAT teams.
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* UncertainDoom:
** The thug in the white pants and the one in the red jacket aren't explicitly killed in the penthouse shootout, although the man in red is last seen either falling or jumping, and ''a'' figure with white pants and similar boots is seen sprawled across a table, although without clear injuries, in the background of one scene (although his face isn't in focus).
** Deitrich's crony Aldo and escort Livia are both shot in the penthouse shootout, but Livia is still conscious and clutching her stomach after being shot and Aldo remains standing as the camera cuts away, leaving their fates slightly ambiguous.
* UnusuallyUninterestingSight: The scene where Castor Troy is dressed as a priest and presumably trying to avoid being noticed, features him headbanging into the church, stopping to hit on one of the many chorus girls, grabbing her ass while she's singing, and basically orgasming. Absolutely no one else present makes note of this.
** The thug in the white pants and the one in the red jacket aren't explicitly killed in the penthouse shootout, although the man in red is last seen either falling or jumping, and ''a'' figure with white pants and similar boots is seen sprawled across a table, although without clear injuries, in the background of one scene (although his face isn't in focus).
** Deitrich's crony Aldo and escort Livia are both shot in the penthouse shootout, but Livia is still conscious and clutching her stomach after being shot and Aldo remains standing as the camera cuts away, leaving their fates slightly ambiguous.
* UnusuallyUninterestingSight: The scene where Castor Troy is dressed as a priest and presumably trying to avoid being noticed, features him headbanging into the church, stopping to hit on one of the many chorus girls, grabbing her ass while she's singing, and basically orgasming. Absolutely no one else present makes note of this.
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** The thug in the white pants and the one in the red jacket aren't explicitly killed in the penthouse shootout, although the man in red is last seen either falling or jumping, and ''a'' figure with white pants and similar boots is seen sprawled across a table, although without clear injuries, in the background of one scene (although his face isn't in focus).
** Deitrich's crony Aldo and escort Livia are both shot in the penthouse shootout, but Livia is still conscious and clutching her stomach after being shot and Aldo remains standing as the camera cuts away, leaving their fates slightly ambiguous.
** The thug in the white pants and the one in the red jacket aren't explicitly killed in the penthouse shootout, although the man in red is last seen either falling or jumping, and ''a'' figure with white pants and similar boots is seen sprawled across a table, although without clear injuries, in the background of one scene (although his face isn't in focus).
** Deitrich's crony Aldo and escort Livia are both shot in the penthouse shootout, but Livia is still conscious and clutching her stomach after being shot and Aldo remains standing as the camera cuts away, leaving their fates slightly ambiguous.
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* BadBoss: While disguised as Archer, Castor has no problems leading a police raid on the compound housing his gang, which results in all of them dying. He also shoots one of the police involved in the raid when the officer asks why he's mourning the death of Pollux.
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* BadBoss: While disguised as Archer, Castor has no problems leading a police raid on the compound housing his gang, which results in all most of them dying. He also shoots one of the police involved in the raid when the officer asks why he's mourning the death of Pollux.
