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The film concludes on an ambiguous note. There is no neat resolution, no "Hollywood" ending where the killer is caught. Instead, we are left with two broken people in a car, unsure of what they will do next, but certain that they are no longer alone in their anger. He does not become a “good” person
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Martin McDonagh’s script is noted for its "Southern American with an Irish attitude" tone—blending acerbic, dark humor with heavy human drama.