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* ClickHello: John pulls this on [[spoiler: Collins]] right before he kills him
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* TheDreaded: John has shades of this by the end. When John stands in front of Wei's limousine, rather than trying to run over John, the driver immediately starts backing away as fast as possible while his passengers cower in the back. Said passengers include the boss of a massive criminal empire who is abandoning his headquarters (and possibly city) just to get away from John.
* EvenEvilHasStandards: Subverted. John isn't evil--he's being forced to do Wei's bidding.
* EvenEvilHasStandards: Subverted. John isn't evil--he's being forced to do Wei's bidding.
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Wei is pissed that Lee could not complete the contract, and not only seeks to kill him, but hires replacement killers in order to finish the job that Lee could not. Worse, he also has his men in China start looking for Lee's family to take revenge upon them as well. Lee seeks to ensure his family's safety by having them moved to a secure location, and for this purpose enlists the help of skilled forger Meg Coburn (MiraSorvino) to create a new passport for him. The two soon have to deal with not only the assassins sent to kill Lee, but the replacement killers sent to kill the cop and his son, as well as finding a way to stop Wei from exacting horrible vengeance against Lee's family.
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Wei is pissed that Lee could not complete the contract, and not only seeks to kill him, but hires replacement killers in order to finish the job that Lee could not. Worse, he also has his men in China start looking for Lee's family to take revenge upon them as well. Lee seeks to ensure his family's safety by having them moved to a secure location, and for this purpose enlists the help of skilled forger Meg Coburn (MiraSorvino) (Creator/MiraSorvino) to create a new passport for him. The two soon have to deal with not only the assassins sent to kill Lee, but the replacement killers sent to kill the cop and his son, as well as finding a way to stop Wei from exacting horrible vengeance against Lee's family.
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* KirkSummation: [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments "So you didn't want to shoot a kid; Welcome to the human race."]]
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* ShamelessFanserviceGirl: Meg shows signs of this in the film. She starts off wearing a thin black dress that’s unzipped in the back, showing her full back and bra. She changes out it for something slightly more modest but has her shirt unbuttoned showing her bra. By the end of the movie, she dresses up much more modest and looks cleaner.
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* HisNameReallyIsBarkeep: When John first arrives to Meg's office looking for a counterfeit passport to go back to China, he says the name he wants for the passport is "John Lee", which Meg says is [[MrSmith the fakest name she's ever heard for a false identity]]. Then she meets Alan, and he tells her that John's name ''is'' "John Lee".
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* AndYourLittleDogToo: Wei's standard method of getting even with his enemies: kill their families and anybody else they hold dear and leave them suffering (and maybe kill them after they have wallowed for a while).
* AntagonistTitle: The titular "replacement killers" are the hitmen hired by Terence Wei after John refuses to finish his contract.
* AntagonistTitle: The titular "replacement killers" are the hitmen hired by Terence Wei after John refuses to finish his contract.
* DeliberatelyBadExample: The titular "replacement killers" to John. Not only are they perfectly willing to kill a kid as long as they paid, but while John is clean with his hits and only kills those he's been paid to kill, they just unleash MoreDakka and kill those they've been paid to kill, anybody unlucky enough to stand in the general vicinity, [[CopKiller and any law enforcement that tries to stop them.]]
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* OneLastJob: What John's assignment [[spoiler: to kill Zedkov's son]] was supposed to be.
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* OneLastJob: What John's assignment [[spoiler: to [[spoiler:to kill Zedkov's son]] was supposed to be.
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''The Replacement Killers'' is a 1998 action movie directed by Antoine Fuqua in his directorial debut and co-produced by none other than JohnWoo.
The film follows HitmanWithAHeart John Lee, played by ChowYunFat in his first major Hollywood role, as he seeks to clear a debt with ruthless Triad crimelord Terence Wei (played by Kenneth Tsang) by killing his enemies. Unfortunately, the last contract is one that Lee cannot go through with -- killing a cop's young son in revenge for the death of Wei's own son, a Triad lieutenant, in a police shootout.
The film follows HitmanWithAHeart John Lee, played by ChowYunFat in his first major Hollywood role, as he seeks to clear a debt with ruthless Triad crimelord Terence Wei (played by Kenneth Tsang) by killing his enemies. Unfortunately, the last contract is one that Lee cannot go through with -- killing a cop's young son in revenge for the death of Wei's own son, a Triad lieutenant, in a police shootout.
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''The Replacement Killers'' is a 1998 action movie directed by Antoine Fuqua in his directorial debut and co-produced by none other than JohnWoo.
Creator/JohnWoo.
The film follows HitmanWithAHeart John Lee, played byChowYunFat Creator/ChowYunFat in his first major Hollywood role, as he seeks to clear a debt with ruthless Triad crimelord Terence Wei (played by Kenneth Tsang) by killing his enemies. Unfortunately, the last contract is one that Lee cannot go through with -- killing a cop's young son in revenge for the death of Wei's own son, a Triad lieutenant, in a police shootout.
The film follows HitmanWithAHeart John Lee, played by
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* BullyingADragon: A handcuffed and helpless Meg decides it'd be a good idea to mock one goon that she'd earlier shot in the leg. This goes as poorly for her as you'd think:
-->'''Meg:''' "How's the knee?"
-->''*Mook kicks her in the knee and dislocates it*''
-->'''Mook:''' "...How's yours?"
-->'''Meg:''' "How's the knee?"
-->''*Mook kicks her in the knee and dislocates it*''
-->'''Mook:''' "...How's yours?"
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* GracefulLoser: Collins, before being shot in the head from behind by John, simply smiles and utters, "Checkmate."
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* CarnivalOfKillers: John Lee is being chased by a group of assassins that are vying for his position, after [[HitmanWithAHeart he refused to perform a hit on the cop who killed his former employer's son]], while Lee attempts to get back to China to save his family from the vengeance of the mob boss.
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* ContractOnTheHitmanContractOnTheHitman: John's former boss offers a contract to several assassins for killing John.
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**situation. Although, before the final fight, fight she insists on coming along because she now cares what happens to John.
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-->'''Wei''': "[[WouldHurtAChild The boy will die, John]]. [[RevengeByProxy And so will your family]]".
-->'''John''': "Not on ''your'' lifetime." (Wei is BlownAcrossTheRoom).
-->'''John''': "Not on ''your'' lifetime." (Wei is BlownAcrossTheRoom).
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-->'''Wei''': "[[WouldHurtAChild The boy will die, John]]. [[RevengeByProxy And so will your family]]".
-->'''John''':family]]".\\
'''John''': "Not on ''your'' lifetime." (Wei is BlownAcrossTheRoom).
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'''John''': "Not on ''your'' lifetime." (Wei is BlownAcrossTheRoom).
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* OneBulletLeft: John's last bullet in the final fight is his MarkedBullet. He uses it on Wei with a nice PreMortemOneLiner.
* PreMortemOneLiner:
-->'''Wei''': "[[WouldHurtAChild The boy will die, John]]. [[RevengeByProxy And so will your family]]".
-->'''John''': "Not on ''your'' lifetime." (Wei is BlownAcrossTheRoom).
* PreMortemOneLiner:
-->'''Wei''': "[[WouldHurtAChild The boy will die, John]]. [[RevengeByProxy And so will your family]]".
-->'''John''': "Not on ''your'' lifetime." (Wei is BlownAcrossTheRoom).
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* BadassDamsel: John's hostage holds her own against the bad guys.
* DamselOutOfDistress: John's hostage holds her own against the bad guys.
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* FanService: Meg is caught getting dressed early in the film and has to run away with John. She spends most of the movie with only one button, apparently not having the time to dress all the way.
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* FanService: {{Fanservice}}: Meg is caught getting dressed early in the film and has to run away with John. She spends most of the movie with only one button, apparently not having the time to dress all the way.
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* TheTriadsAndTheTongs: The major bad guys in this flick.
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* WouldHurtAChild: Wei and the replacement killers, in direct contrast to Lee.
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* RevengeByProxy: Not only does Wei want Zedkov's son to die in revenge for his own son's death, but when Lee proves unable to go through with it, he seeks to kill not only Lee, but his family as well. He's a bastard like that.
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Wei is pissed that Lee could not complete the contract, and not only seeks to kill him, but hires replacement killers in order to finish the job that Lee could not. Worse, he also has his men in China start looking for Lee's family to take revenge upon them as well. Lee seeks to ensure his family's safety by having them moved to a secure location, and for this purpose enlists the help of forger Meg Coburn (MiraSorvino) to forge a passport for him to China. The two soon have to deal with not only the assassins out to end Lee, but the replacement killers out to kill the cop and his son
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Wei is pissed that Lee could not complete the contract, and not only seeks to kill him, but hires replacement killers in order to finish the job that Lee could not. Worse, he also has his men in China start looking for Lee's family to take revenge upon them as well. Lee seeks to ensure his family's safety by having them moved to a secure location, and for this purpose enlists the help of skilled forger Meg Coburn (MiraSorvino) to forge create a new passport for him to China. him. The two soon have to deal with not only the assassins out sent to end kill Lee, but the replacement killers out sent to kill the cop and his son
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The film follows HitmanWithAHeart John Lee, played by ChowYunFat in his first major Hollywood role, as he seeks to clear a debt with ruthless Triad crimelord Terence Wei (played by Kenneth Tsang) by killing his enemies. Unfortunately, the last contract is one that Lee cannot go through with -- killing a cop's young son in revenge for the death of Wei's own son, a Triad lieutenant, in a police shootout. Wei is pissed that Lee could not complete the contract, and not only seeks to kill him, but hires replacement killers in order to finish the job that Lee could not. Worse, he also has his men in China start looking for Lee's family to take revenge upon them as well. Lee seeks to ensure his family's safety by having them moved to a secure location, and for this purpose enlists the help of forger Meg Coburn (MiraSorvino) to forge a passport for him to China. The two soon have to deal with not only the assassins out to end Lee, but the replacement killers out to kill the cop and his son
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The film follows HitmanWithAHeart John Lee, played by ChowYunFat in his first major Hollywood role, as he seeks to clear a debt with ruthless Triad crimelord Terence Wei (played by Kenneth Tsang) by killing his enemies. Unfortunately, the last contract is one that Lee cannot go through with -- killing a cop's young son in revenge for the death of Wei's own son, a Triad lieutenant, in a police shootout. shootout.
Wei is pissed that Lee could not complete the contract, and not only seeks to kill him, but hires replacement killers in order to finish the job that Lee could not. Worse, he also has his men in China start looking for Lee's family to take revenge upon them as well. Lee seeks to ensure his family's safety by having them moved to a secure location, and for this purpose enlists the help of forger Meg Coburn (MiraSorvino) to forge a passport for him to China. The two soon have to deal with not only the assassins out to end Lee, but the replacement killers out to kill the cop and his son
Wei is pissed that Lee could not complete the contract, and not only seeks to kill him, but hires replacement killers in order to finish the job that Lee could not. Worse, he also has his men in China start looking for Lee's family to take revenge upon them as well. Lee seeks to ensure his family's safety by having them moved to a secure location, and for this purpose enlists the help of forger Meg Coburn (MiraSorvino) to forge a passport for him to China. The two soon have to deal with not only the assassins out to end Lee, but the replacement killers out to kill the cop and his son
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The Replacement Killers is a 1998 American action film, directed by Antoine Fuqua in his directorial debut. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by Ken Sanzel. Veteran martial arts director John Woo co-produced and choreographed the action sequences. The film is set in modern day Los Angeles and follows an emotionally disillusioned assassin played by actor ChowYunFat, who is forced to settle a violent vendetta against a ruthless crime boss. The ensemble cast also features Mira Sorvino, Michael Rooker, Kenneth Tsang, Jürgen Prochnow, Til Schweiger and Danny Trejo. The film marks the American acting debut for Yun-fat, as his previous film credits included Hong Kong action cinema only.
The film was a co-production between the motion picture studios of Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, and WCG Entertainment Productions. Theatrically, it was commercially distributed by Columbia, while the Sony Pictures Entertainment division released the film in the video rental market. The Replacement Killers explores assassination, violence and the influence of triads in modern society.[3] Following its wide release in theaters, the film failed to garner any award nominations for its editing merits or cinematography. The film score was orchestrated by Harry Gregson-Williams; the soundtrack was released by the Varèse Sarabande music label on March 10, 1998.
The Replacement Killers premiered in theaters nationwide in the United States on February 6, 1998 grossing $19,204,929 in domestic ticket receipts. The film was screened at 1,936 theaters during its widest release in cinemas. Taking into account its $30 million budget costs, the film was considered a disappointing box office flop. The film's critical response didn't fare better either. Preceding its initial screening to the public, it was generally met with mixed to negative reviews. With its initial foray into the home media marketplace; the widescreen DVD edition of the film featuring scene selections, a featurette, and interviews among other highlights was released in the United States on July 1, 1998.
The film was a co-production between the motion picture studios of Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, and WCG Entertainment Productions. Theatrically, it was commercially distributed by Columbia, while the Sony Pictures Entertainment division released the film in the video rental market. The Replacement Killers explores assassination, violence and the influence of triads in modern society.[3] Following its wide release in theaters, the film failed to garner any award nominations for its editing merits or cinematography. The film score was orchestrated by Harry Gregson-Williams; the soundtrack was released by the Varèse Sarabande music label on March 10, 1998.
The Replacement Killers premiered in theaters nationwide in the United States on February 6, 1998 grossing $19,204,929 in domestic ticket receipts. The film was screened at 1,936 theaters during its widest release in cinemas. Taking into account its $30 million budget costs, the film was considered a disappointing box office flop. The film's critical response didn't fare better either. Preceding its initial screening to the public, it was generally met with mixed to negative reviews. With its initial foray into the home media marketplace; the widescreen DVD edition of the film featuring scene selections, a featurette, and interviews among other highlights was released in the United States on July 1, 1998.
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The film was a co-production between the motion picture studios of Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, and WCG Entertainment Productions. Theatrically, it was commercially distributed by Columbia, while the Sony Pictures Entertainment division released the film in the video rental market. The Replacement Killers explores assassination, violence and the influence of triads in modern society.[3] Following its wide release in theaters, the film failed to garner any award nominations for its editing merits or cinematography. The film score was orchestrated by Harry Gregson-Williams; the soundtrack was released by the Varèse Sarabande music label on March 10, 1998.
The Replacement Killers premiered in theaters nationwide in the United States on February 6, 1998 grossing $19,204,929 in domestic ticket receipts. The film was screened at 1,936 theaters during its widest release in cinemas. Taking into account its $30 million budget costs, the film was considered a disappointing box office flop. The film's critical response didn't fare better either. Preceding its initial screening to the public, it was generally met
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The Replacement Killers is a 1998 American action film, directed by Antoine Fuqua in his directorial debut. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by Ken Sanzel. Veteran martial arts director John Woo co-produced and choreographed the action sequences. The film is set in modern day Los Angeles and follows an emotionally disillusioned assassin played by actor Chow Yun-fat, who is forced to settle a violent vendetta against a ruthless crime boss. The ensemble cast also features Mira Sorvino, Michael Rooker, Kenneth Tsang, Jürgen Prochnow, Til Schweiger and Danny Trejo. The film marks the American acting debut for Yun-fat, as his previous film credits included Hong Kong action cinema only.
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The Replacement Killers is a 1998 American action film, directed by Antoine Fuqua in his directorial debut. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by Ken Sanzel. Veteran martial arts director John Woo co-produced and choreographed the action sequences. The film is set in modern day Los Angeles and follows an emotionally disillusioned assassin played by actor Chow Yun-fat, ChowYunFat, who is forced to settle a violent vendetta against a ruthless crime boss. The ensemble cast also features Mira Sorvino, Michael Rooker, Kenneth Tsang, Jürgen Prochnow, Til Schweiger and Danny Trejo. The film marks the American acting debut for Yun-fat, as his previous film credits included Hong Kong action cinema only.
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The Replacement Killers is a 1998 American action film, directed by Antoine Fuqua in his directorial debut. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by Ken Sanzel. Veteran martial arts director John Woo co-produced and choreographed the action sequences. The film is set in modern day Los Angeles and follows an emotionally disillusioned assassin played by actor Chow Yun-fat, who is forced to settle a violent vendetta against a ruthless crime boss. The ensemble cast also features Mira Sorvino, Michael Rooker, Kenneth Tsang, Jürgen Prochnow, Til Schweiger and Danny Trejo. The film marks the American acting debut for Yun-fat, as his previous film credits included Hong Kong action cinema only.
The film was a co-production between the motion picture studios of Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, and WCG Entertainment Productions. Theatrically, it was commercially distributed by Columbia, while the Sony Pictures Entertainment division released the film in the video rental market. The Replacement Killers explores assassination, violence and the influence of triads in modern society.[3] Following its wide release in theaters, the film failed to garner any award nominations for its editing merits or cinematography. The film score was orchestrated by Harry Gregson-Williams; the soundtrack was released by the Varèse Sarabande music label on March 10, 1998.
The Replacement Killers premiered in theaters nationwide in the United States on February 6, 1998 grossing $19,204,929 in domestic ticket receipts. The film was screened at 1,936 theaters during its widest release in cinemas. Taking into account its $30 million budget costs, the film was considered a disappointing box office flop. The film's critical response didn't fare better either. Preceding its initial screening to the public, it was generally met with mixed to negative reviews. With its initial foray into the home media marketplace; the widescreen DVD edition of the film featuring scene selections, a featurette, and interviews among other highlights was released in the United States on July 1, 1998.
The Replacement Killers is a 1998 American action film, directed by Antoine Fuqua in his directorial debut. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by Ken Sanzel. Veteran martial arts director John Woo co-produced and choreographed the action sequences. The film is set in modern day Los Angeles and follows an emotionally disillusioned assassin played by actor Chow Yun-fat, who is forced to settle a violent vendetta against a ruthless crime boss. The ensemble cast also features Mira Sorvino, Michael Rooker, Kenneth Tsang, Jürgen Prochnow, Til Schweiger and Danny Trejo. The film marks the American acting debut for Yun-fat, as his previous film credits included Hong Kong action cinema only.
The film was a co-production between the motion picture studios of Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, and WCG Entertainment Productions. Theatrically, it was commercially distributed by Columbia, while the Sony Pictures Entertainment division released the film in the video rental market. The Replacement Killers explores assassination, violence and the influence of triads in modern society.[3] Following its wide release in theaters, the film failed to garner any award nominations for its editing merits or cinematography. The film score was orchestrated by Harry Gregson-Williams; the soundtrack was released by the Varèse Sarabande music label on March 10, 1998.
The Replacement Killers premiered in theaters nationwide in the United States on February 6, 1998 grossing $19,204,929 in domestic ticket receipts. The film was screened at 1,936 theaters during its widest release in cinemas. Taking into account its $30 million budget costs, the film was considered a disappointing box office flop. The film's critical response didn't fare better either. Preceding its initial screening to the public, it was generally met with mixed to negative reviews. With its initial foray into the home media marketplace; the widescreen DVD edition of the film featuring scene selections, a featurette, and interviews among other highlights was released in the United States on July 1, 1998.
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* ActionGirl: Meg. Possibly a DarkActionGirl, given her career choice.
* ActionPrologue: John's hit at the nightclub, followed by Zedkov's attempted drug bust of Wei's son.
* BackToBackBadasses: Meg and John during the shootout at her office, sort of--they face opposite directions to take out each other's would-be shooter.
* BadassDamsel: John's hostage holds her own against the bad guys.
* BadassInANiceSuit: John, at the beginning.
* BadassLongcoat: Ryker, the big, German-looking replacement killer.
* BestServedCold: Wei wants to be sure [[spoiler: Zedkov's son dies in his arms]] so he will understand Wei's pain.
* BigBad: Terence Wei.
* BloodBrothers: Seemingly, Alan and John.
* BriefcaseBlaster: Ryker is equipped with this. (Since he and Collins carry out their assignment like proverbial bulls in a china shop, one wonders why he bothers disguising his weapon.)
* ButtMonkey: Loco.
* CarFu: Meg uses this in the final battle, although it's more Van Fu.
* CatchPhrase: Meg's "I didn't think so."
* CoolShades: John, occasionally, and a few of Wei's men.
* EvenEvilHasStandards: Subverted. John isn't evil--he's being forced to do Wei's bidding.
* GunFu
* GunsAkimbo: Of course.
* HitmanWithAHeart
* HonorBeforeReason
* ImperialStormtrooperMarksmanshipAcademy: Where the replacement killers evidently learned their trade.
* InformedAbility: See above entry. For professionals, the movie's title characters really suck at their job.
* ItsPersonal: For everybody except Meg, who's just sort of dragged into the situation.
** Although, before the final fight, she insists on coming along because she now cares what happens to John.
* LeapAndFire
* MarkedBullet: John's calling card. If he sets one on the table in front of you, kiss your ass goodbye.
* MexicanStandoff: Between John and Wei.
* OneLastJob: What John's assignment [[spoiler: to kill Zedkov's son]] was supposed to be.
* RedOniBlueOni: John is blue, Meg is red.
* SacrificialLamb: Wei's son winds up being this, kicking off the revenge plan.
* ThrowAwayGuns
* WouldntHurtAChild: Leads to John's inability to complete his assignment.
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* ActionGirl: Meg. Possibly a DarkActionGirl, given her career choice.
* ActionPrologue: John's hit at the nightclub, followed by Zedkov's attempted drug bust of Wei's son.
* BackToBackBadasses: Meg and John during the shootout at her office, sort of--they face opposite directions to take out each other's would-be shooter.
* BadassDamsel: John's hostage holds her own against the bad guys.
* BadassInANiceSuit: John, at the beginning.
* BadassLongcoat: Ryker, the big, German-looking replacement killer.
* BestServedCold: Wei wants to be sure [[spoiler: Zedkov's son dies in his arms]] so he will understand Wei's pain.
* BigBad: Terence Wei.
* BloodBrothers: Seemingly, Alan and John.
* BriefcaseBlaster: Ryker is equipped with this. (Since he and Collins carry out their assignment like proverbial bulls in a china shop, one wonders why he bothers disguising his weapon.)
* ButtMonkey: Loco.
* CarFu: Meg uses this in the final battle, although it's more Van Fu.
* CatchPhrase: Meg's "I didn't think so."
* CoolShades: John, occasionally, and a few of Wei's men.
* EvenEvilHasStandards: Subverted. John isn't evil--he's being forced to do Wei's bidding.
* GunFu
* GunsAkimbo: Of course.
* HitmanWithAHeart
* HonorBeforeReason
* ImperialStormtrooperMarksmanshipAcademy: Where the replacement killers evidently learned their trade.
* InformedAbility: See above entry. For professionals, the movie's title characters really suck at their job.
* ItsPersonal: For everybody except Meg, who's just sort of dragged into the situation.
** Although, before the final fight, she insists on coming along because she now cares what happens to John.
* LeapAndFire
* MarkedBullet: John's calling card. If he sets one on the table in front of you, kiss your ass goodbye.
* MexicanStandoff: Between John and Wei.
* OneLastJob: What John's assignment [[spoiler: to kill Zedkov's son]] was supposed to be.
* RedOniBlueOni: John is blue, Meg is red.
* SacrificialLamb: Wei's son winds up being this, kicking off the revenge plan.
* ThrowAwayGuns
* WouldntHurtAChild: Leads to John's inability to complete his assignment.
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