Sandbox / ACW Magnificent Bastard

Shoot 'Em Up

Mr. Smith (in progress)

So, Shoot 'Em Up, aka "that movie where Clive Owen kills a lot of people, then kills more people WHILE banging Monica Bellucci". Also known as the movie Roger Ebert said "I may disapprove of a movie for going too far, and yet have a sneaky regard for a movie that goes much, much farther than merely too far". ALSO also known as that movie where Paul Giamatti has a glorious time as the over-the-top villain. Let's talk Mr. Smith, played by Clive Owen.

Who Is Mr. Smith?

Magnificent?

What about "satisfies Monica Bellucci WHILE killing mooks" don't you understand? [lol]

But seriously, yeah.

Bastard? Too much?

Definitely not too much. I asked Tyk about this awhile ago, and to quote: "Considering the level of brutality he dishes on some of the mooks, assassinating a (albeit corrupt) Senator, knocking out a security guard, and spanking an abusive mother in public, I could potentially see him counting."

In Death

"Missing in Death" (in progress)

Okay, again from In Death, the "Missing in Death" novella. And for those unsure why it's in quotes and not italicized, that's how Nora has it on her webpage.

Who is Ivan Draski?

On a ferry, a woman (Carolee Grogan) has to use the bathroom, so walks in even though it says out of order. There is a woman's body, lots of blood, and a man, who apologized to the first woman before stunning her.

Later on, there are fireworks as a distraction, meanwhile Carolee is found an hour later, with no serious injury, just a headache and memory loss.

The victim's body is also missing, but there's enough blood to identify her as Dana Buckley, a corporate spy and assassin.

Magnificent?

I'd say yes. He planned revenge for six months, killed his target, was able to deal with an unexpected variable (without lasting injury), and was able to make it that several "really bad guys" could be captured.

Now, the one concern is him being willing to face justice when he arrives at Eve and Roarke's house, but IMO that doesn't detract from his magnificence; if anything it makes him more honorable.

Bastard? Too much?

DEFINITELY not too much. I mean, hell, look at the CM page. The only issue is if he is ENOUGH of one. I think he passes. His murder was fairly brutal, even if the victim deserved it. To quote Ravok (thanks to him for checking it out): "Yeah I think he does just push by on bastard credentials, he expresses remorse over it but he does harm people other than his main target and throws the ferry into chaos so I think it pushes him over."

Conclusion?

I think he counts, but it's close.

If you're curious, PM me and I'll send you a link. It's a relatively quick read (maybe a couple of hours, tops).

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