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* EveryScarHasAStory: Lisa's scar on her chest is a reminder and implication of [[spoiler: [[ImpliedRape being raped]] two years prior the events of the film]].
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* DontYouDarePityMe: Implied by Lisa, when Rippner expresses [[SympathyForTheHero his compassion]] towards Lisa's [[BrokenBird troubled past]].
-->'''Lisa''': Since then I've been trying to convince myself of one thing over and over...
-->'''Jackson''': That it was beyound your control.
-->'''Lisa''': No. That it would never happen again.


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* WorthyOpponent: Despite his irritation and frustration Rippner once [[ILoveYouBecauseICantControlYou admires]] [[DefiantCaptive Lisa's attempt to outsmart him]].
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* KidnappersKFC: Would be downplayed if everything happened according to Rippner's plan, but ended up just being conversed.

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* KidnappersKFC: Would be downplayed if everything happened went according to Rippner's plan, but ended up just being conversed.
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* KidnappersKFC: Would be downplayed if everything happened according to Rippner's plan, but ended up just being conversed.
-->'''Rippner:''' Once we're at the gate, I'll follow you into the terminal. We'll hit ''Starbucks, grab a couple of lattes''... kill ten, fifteen minutes till I get the call Keefe's been taken out.
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* MaliciousMisnaming: "Jack" is the only time Lisa ever adresses to Rippner by his name, and according to him, that's not the name he likes to be refered as.
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* BecauseYouWereNiceToMe: Exploited by Rippner. At first Lisa is not keen on trusting a stranger (especially given her being a BrokenBird) but eventually accepts Rippner's invitation to Tex Mex since he backed her up in the argument against an irate passenger.
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* EvilDesiresInnocence: Rippner's attraction to Lisa. See IJustWantToBeNormal
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* VomitDiscretionShot: Downplayed. Lisa is supposed to vomit onscreen, but Creator/RachelMcAdams clearly just coughs into a toilet.
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* KarmaHoudini: While having to fight a [[BlackAndGrayMorality a bigger villain]] it is really easy to overlook how many laws Lisa had to break in order to save the Keefes, her dad and herself: such as [[spoiler: stabbing and shooting Rippner, [[HeroStoleMyBike stealing a random citizen's car]], and [[CarFu killing an assassin with the car]].]] It is likely however that after the events of the film Keefe may use his money and authority to help Lisa out of legal issues as gratitude for saving his family.
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* BetterToKillThanFrighten: [[spoiler: When Lisa stabs Rippner in the neck, steals his phone and runs away from him; he is certain that intimidation just didn't work on her. When he gets into Joe's house states that he is there to 'finish his job'.]]
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* DeathGlare: After Rippner lets Lisa out to go to the bathroom he continues to watch her. For a little while Lisa can't enter the bathroom, due to it being occupied. For a moment she looks back at Rippner who is staring at her menacingly. A further reminder for her not to 'get cute'.
* DefiantCaptive: After Rippner reveals his true nature Lisa uses every opportunity she gets to resist Rippner's control over her and to sabotage his plans.

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* DeathGlare: After Rippner lets Lisa out to go to the bathroom he continues to watch her. For a little while Lisa can't enter the bathroom, due to it being occupied. For a moment she looks back at Rippner who is staring at her menacingly. with menace. A further reminder for her not to [[DefiantCaptive 'get cute'.
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* DefiantCaptive: After Rippner reveals his true nature Lisa uses every opportunity she gets to resist Rippner's control over her and to sabotage sabotages his plans.
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* DeathGlare: After Rippner lets Lisa out to go to the bathroom he continues to watch her. For a little while Lisa can't enter the bathroom, due to it being occupied. For a moment she looks back at Rippner who is staring at her menacingly. A further reminder for her not to 'get cute'.
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* DefiantCaptive: After Rippner reveals his true nature Lisa uses every opportunity she gets to resist Rippner's control over her and to sabotage his plans.


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* VillainousFaceHold: Rippner cups Lisa's chin in the lavatory scene.
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* DyingTruce: [[spoiler: Between Lisa and twice-shot Rippner in the end of the film (even if he survived, he was sure close to death at the moment). When Rippner is no longer able to stand on his feet Lisa has no intention to fight him any further. They exchange meaningful glances before Rippner is taken away from Joe's house.]]

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* DyingTruce: [[spoiler: Between Lisa and twice-shot Rippner in the end of the film (even if he survived, he was sure close to death at the moment). When Rippner is no longer able to stand on his feet Lisa has no intention to fight him any further. They exchange meaningful glances (which might even suggest DyingReconciliation) before Rippner is taken away from Joe's house.]]
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* DyingTruce: [[spoiler: Between Lisa and twice-shot Rippner in the end of the film (even if he survived, he was sure close to death at the moment). When Rippner is no longer able to stand on his feet Lisa has no intention to fight him any further. They exchange meaningful glances before Rippner is taken away from Joe's house.]]
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* UncertainDoom: [[spoiler: Rippner at the end is shot in the chest by Lisa's father. However he's still breathing while laying down and the last time we see him. So it's unlclear what actually happened to him. Either he dies offscreen for his injures or he survives and gets arrested for his crime (we can hear the police sirens in the background).]]
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* FauxAffablyEvil: [[Spoiler: Rippner turns out to be this. He starts off affable, then acts AffablyEvil when he first reveals his agenda to Lisa. Once he realizes that isn't getting him anywhere, he drops it.]]

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* FauxAffablyEvil: [[Spoiler: Rippner [[spoiler:Rippner turns out to be this. He starts off affable, then acts AffablyEvil when he first reveals his agenda to Lisa. Once he realizes that isn't getting him anywhere, he drops it.]]

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* ProfessionalKiller: [[spoiler: What Rippner actually is.]]

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* ProfessionalKiller: [[spoiler: What Rippner actually is.is and so his associate.]]



* RedemptionRejection: [[spoiler: When Lisa points out that the planned hit will not only Keefe but his wife and children too Rippner looks a little remourseful as he's having seconds thoughts. He still decides to carry on with the original plan anyway.]]
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* UndyingLoyalty: Rippner's hitman is, as himself states, a "good dog" who only "responds to his master's voice."
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* RedemptionRejection: [[spoiler: When Lisa points out that the planned hit will not only Keefe but his wife and children too Rippner looks a little remourseful as he's having seconds thoughts. He still decides to carry on with the original plan anyway.]]


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** We also never know if Rippner really killed his own parents or he was simply joking. Then again he himself states that he never lies...
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** Empathy: Rippner has towards Lisa and [[spoiler: Keefes' children.]]
** Generosity: See TakingAdvantageOfGenerosity.

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** Empathy: Rippner has it towards Lisa and [[spoiler: Keefes' children.]]
** Generosity: See BeingGoodSucks and TakingAdvantageOfGenerosity.

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