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** While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as either [[spoiler:Senior]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's [[WellIntentionedExtremist a way of pushing him to become better]]. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior later [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain and KnightTemplar wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
** [[spoiler:Was Senior genuine that he and Aristotle would spare Michael and grant him his licence back if he gave up Darius? Or was it ploy to make him let his guard down so Senior would kill him?]]
** [[spoiler:Was Senior telling Michael of the bomb a VillainsDyingGrace, or was he attempting to convince him not to pull it to save himself? He doesn't tell him that there would be a few seconds grace before it explodes.]]
** [[spoiler:Was Senior genuine that he and Aristotle would spare Michael and grant him his licence back if he gave up Darius? Or was it ploy to make him let his guard down so Senior would kill him?]]
** [[spoiler:Was Senior telling Michael of the bomb a VillainsDyingGrace, or was he attempting to convince him not to pull it to save himself? He doesn't tell him that there would be a few seconds grace before it explodes.]]
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** While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as either [[spoiler:Senior]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's [[WellIntentionedExtremist a way of pushing him to become better]]. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior later [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain and KnightTemplar wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest.vest and even if it means totally wiping Greece out just because its what his boss wants too. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
** [[spoiler:Was Senior genuine that he and Aristotle would spare Michael and grant him his licence back if he gave up Darius? Or was it ploy to make him let his guard down so Senior would killhim?]]
him? While it's logical that Senior being as loyal as he is to Aristotle would do if he had to--and not think twice about it either, his only real sticking point against Michael otherwise is that he didn't have his license back--and that he figured that'd be more important than helping/protecting Darius too.]]
** [[spoiler:Was Senior telling Michael of the bomb a VillainsDyingGrace, or was he attempting to convince him not to pull it to save himself? He doesn't tell him that there would be a few seconds grace before it explodes. On one hand, Senior could've thought Michael wouldn't call his bluff and on the other, Senior could've indeed been testing Michael to see if he would indeed be willing to sacrifice himself for the sake of his client same as him--and with Senior already dying, unless he's just being petty, he has no other motive to offer information that ''is'' actually helpful too.]]
** [[spoiler:Was Senior genuine that he and Aristotle would spare Michael and grant him his licence back if he gave up Darius? Or was it ploy to make him let his guard down so Senior would kill
** [[spoiler:Was Senior telling Michael of the bomb a VillainsDyingGrace, or was he attempting to convince him not to pull it to save himself? He doesn't tell him that there would be a few seconds grace before it explodes. On one hand, Senior could've thought Michael wouldn't call his bluff and on the other, Senior could've indeed been testing Michael to see if he would indeed be willing to sacrifice himself for the sake of his client same as him--and with Senior already dying, unless he's just being petty, he has no other motive to offer information that ''is'' actually helpful too.]]
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** When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is:
*** While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as either [[spoiler:Senior]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's [[WellIntentionedExtremist a way of pushing him to become better]]. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior later [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain and KnightTemplar wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
*** [[spoiler:Was Senior genuine that he and Aristotle would spare Michael and grant him his licence back if he gave up Darius? Or was it ploy to make him let his guard down so Senior would kill him?]]
*** [[spoiler:Was Senior telling Michael of the bomb a VillainsDyingGrace, or was he attempting to convince him not to pull it to save himself? He doesn't tell him that there would be a few seconds grace before it explodes.]]
** When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is:
*** While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as either [[spoiler:Senior]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's [[WellIntentionedExtremist a way of pushing him to become better]]. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior later [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain and KnightTemplar wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
*** [[spoiler:Was Senior genuine that he and Aristotle would spare Michael and grant him his licence back if he gave up Darius? Or was it ploy to make him let his guard down so Senior would kill him?]]
*** [[spoiler:Was Senior telling Michael of the bomb a VillainsDyingGrace, or was he attempting to convince him not to pull it to save himself? He doesn't tell him that there would be a few seconds grace before it explodes.]]
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation:
**AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is:
*** ** While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as either [[spoiler:Senior]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's [[WellIntentionedExtremist a way of pushing him to become better]]. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior later [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain and KnightTemplar wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
*** ** [[spoiler:Was Senior genuine that he and Aristotle would spare Michael and grant him his licence back if he gave up Darius? Or was it ploy to make him let his guard down so Senior would kill him?]]
*** ** [[spoiler:Was Senior telling Michael of the bomb a VillainsDyingGrace, or was he attempting to convince him not to pull it to save himself? He doesn't tell him that there would be a few seconds grace before it explodes.]]
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** When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is. While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as either [[spoiler:Senior]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's [[WellIntentionedExtremist a way of pushing him to become better]]. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior later [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain and KnightTemplar wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
** [[spoiler:Was Senior genuine that he and Aristotle would spare Michael and grant him his licence back if he gave up Darius? Or was it ploy to make him let his guard down so Senior would kill him?]]
** [[spoiler:Was Senior telling Michael of the bomb a VillainsDyingGrace, or was he attempting to convince him not to pull it to save himself? He doesn't tell him that there would be a few seconds grace before it explodes.]]
** [[spoiler:Was Senior genuine that he and Aristotle would spare Michael and grant him his licence back if he gave up Darius? Or was it ploy to make him let his guard down so Senior would kill him?]]
** [[spoiler:Was Senior telling Michael of the bomb a VillainsDyingGrace, or was he attempting to convince him not to pull it to save himself? He doesn't tell him that there would be a few seconds grace before it explodes.]]
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** When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is. is:
*** While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as either [[spoiler:Senior]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's [[WellIntentionedExtremist a way of pushing him to become better]]. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior later [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain and KnightTemplar wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
** *** [[spoiler:Was Senior genuine that he and Aristotle would spare Michael and grant him his licence back if he gave up Darius? Or was it ploy to make him let his guard down so Senior would kill him?]]
** *** [[spoiler:Was Senior telling Michael of the bomb a VillainsDyingGrace, or was he attempting to convince him not to pull it to save himself? He doesn't tell him that there would be a few seconds grace before it explodes.]]
*** While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as either [[spoiler:Senior]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's [[WellIntentionedExtremist a way of pushing him to become better]]. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior later [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain and KnightTemplar wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
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* NightmareFuel: Aristotle shutting down an entire city and seeing the amount of destruction it causes in the process.
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* NightmareFuel: Aristotle shutting down an entire city and seeing the amount of destruction it causes in the process.process; trains and cars crashing and explosions.
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is. While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as either [[spoiler:Senior]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's [[WellIntentionedExtremist a way of pushing him to become better]]. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior later [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain and KnightTemplar wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: AlternativeCharacterInterpretation:
** When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is. While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as either [[spoiler:Senior]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's [[WellIntentionedExtremist a way of pushing him to become better]]. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior later [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain and KnightTemplar wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of hisson]].son]].
** [[spoiler:Was Senior genuine that he and Aristotle would spare Michael and grant him his licence back if he gave up Darius? Or was it ploy to make him let his guard down so Senior would kill him?]]
** [[spoiler:Was Senior telling Michael of the bomb a VillainsDyingGrace, or was he attempting to convince him not to pull it to save himself? He doesn't tell him that there would be a few seconds grace before it explodes.]]
** When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is. While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as either [[spoiler:Senior]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's [[WellIntentionedExtremist a way of pushing him to become better]]. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior later [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain and KnightTemplar wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his
** [[spoiler:Was Senior genuine that he and Aristotle would spare Michael and grant him his licence back if he gave up Darius? Or was it ploy to make him let his guard down so Senior would kill him?]]
** [[spoiler:Was Senior telling Michael of the bomb a VillainsDyingGrace, or was he attempting to convince him not to pull it to save himself? He doesn't tell him that there would be a few seconds grace before it explodes.]]
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* CriticProof: Despite clearly getting an even more negative response from critics and not performing impressively at the box office—this is likely attributed to the pandemic's overall box office effect in general though—the movie is receiving new life on steaming with it killing it in the current number one spot on iTunes. This could also be attributed though to ''Film/FreeGuy''—also starring Creator/RyanReynolds—currently being in theaters too.
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* CriticProof: Despite clearly getting an even more negative response from critics and not performing impressively at the box office—this is likely attributed to the pandemic's overall box office effect in general though—the movie is receiving received new life on steaming with it killing and killed it in the current number one spot on iTunes. This could also be attributed though to ''Film/FreeGuy''—also starring Creator/RyanReynolds—currently being Creator/RyanReynolds—having also been in theaters at the time, too.
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* MoralEventHorizon: Aristotle crosses it by shutting down an entire city to demonstrate the weapon and causing numerous deaths in the process before having his henchmen kill the dealers and take it for himself.
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* MoralEventHorizon: Aristotle crosses it by shutting down an entire city to demonstrate the weapon and causing numerous deaths in the process before having his henchmen kill the dealers and take it for himself.himself.
* NightmareFuel: Aristotle shutting down an entire city and seeing the amount of destruction it causes in the process.
* NightmareFuel: Aristotle shutting down an entire city and seeing the amount of destruction it causes in the process.
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is. While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as either [[spoiler:Senior]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's a way of pushing him to become better. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior later [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is. While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as either [[spoiler:Senior]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's [[WellIntentionedExtremist a way of pushing him to become better.better]]. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior later [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain and KnightTemplar wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is. While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's a way of pushing him to become better. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior later [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is. While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] either [[spoiler:Senior]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's a way of pushing him to become better. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior later [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is. While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's a way of pushing him to become better. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway later, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is. While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's a way of pushing him to become better. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Senior later [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway later, anyway, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is. While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's a way of pushing him to become better. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Michael Sr. [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]]. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is. While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's a way of pushing him to become better. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Michael Sr. [[spoiler:Senior [[PetTheDog offers Michael back his license]] in exchange for not being involved anyway later, [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]].professionally]], even if it means taking a bullet while wearing a vest. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is. While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal. It could all be viewed as [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's a way of pushing him to become better. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Michael Sr. [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]].
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: When it comes to [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] and just how villainous he is. While he comes off as a SmugSnake for the way he puts down [[WellDoneSonGuy Michael]] after TheReveal and basically [[spoiler:declaring IHaveNoSon to him]], before that, he's [[spoiler:a loving father]] still managing to show a little genuine affection despite his betrayal.betrayal--which would indeed speak to the mention of the "Gelato Incident" being a pure and simple accident after all and not a KickTheDog. It could all be viewed as [[spoiler:Michael Sr.]] wishing to disown and discredit him for [[spoiler:being a disappointment as a son]] or if it's a way of pushing him to become better. It's not hard to see the latter given [[spoiler:Michael Sr. [[VillainRespect compliments Michael]] on getting him with the penknife and then directs him to blowing the ship as the only way to stop the attack against Europe.]] There's also the matter of [[EvenEvilHasStandards whether or not he actually has genuine loyalty toward Aristotle]] or if [[spoiler:Michael Sr.'s]] simply just a PunchClockVillain wanting to [[spoiler: do his job as a bodyguard professionally]]. There's also the angle at the very end of the film that [[spoiler:Senior's]] not EvilGloating when telling Michael he has to die to blow the boat, but as an EvilMentor, testing him once again and his smile is not smug satisfaction, but actually being [[spoiler:proud of his son]].
