Madison's Ambiguous Motive Might be Perfect for a Hit Man 2
Arjona doesn't provide a clear response to this unresolved riddle of Madison, but it isn't totally negative since it might present a narrative starting point for a possible sequel. Hit Man's ending flashes forward to Gary and Madison happily married with two children, therefore bringing their narrative to a fulfilling end. Considering their considerably larger house, it's likely they ended up with Ray's insurance money since they got away with the murders of both Ray and Jasper, Gary's dishonest colleague. Still, the story may be replayed emphasizing Madison's criminal inclinations instead.
Linklater was asked in a recent interview regarding the likelihood of doing Hit Man 2. Though Top Gun: Maverick is Powell's highest-rated project on Rotten Tomatoes and the film is overwhelmingly successful, the filmmaker isn't offering anything. Smartly, he notes that Hit Man is far too fresh for a possible follow-up to consider. Unlike many films nowadays, it also doesn't specifically set up a sequel; but, Arjona's subtle response suggests that Madison has much more to explore. Seeing her somehow cooperate with Gary in his covert operation would be interesting.
Adria Arjona explores why Madison kills her husband in Hit Man.
Adria Arjona looks into Madison's unresolved mystery in Hit Man. Glen Powell's most recent film follows the story of Gary Johnson, a philosophy lecturer assigned a fictitious hitman role for police sting operations. Though Powell is the major character in Richard Linklater's Netflix film, Hit Man's narrative also belongs to Arjona's Madison, who first wants to hire Gary's Ron persona to kill her abusive husband, Ray. But in a startling turn of events, Madison kills Ray herself.
Hit Man doesn't say why Madison kills Ray; her claims of self-defense don't exactly explain the big life insurance benefit Madison stands to get after his death. Arjona says this was left purposefully for the viewers' imagination, although more is involved. Her entire quote is below:
Hit Man: a closer reading
Based on a Texas Monthly piece of the same name, director Richard Linklater produces Hit Man, a 2023 action comedy. A Houston police officer poses as a hitman undercover trying to apprehend a gang of criminals until he falls for a woman on assignment. Discovering himself descending more into the realm of crime, the Houston police struggles more and more to break away from his new undercover persona.
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Gary's nicknames for his hitman
Arjona doesn't offer an official answer to this ongoing mystery of Madison, but that's not always a negative thing since it might offer a story starting point for a future sequel. Hit Man's ending flashes forward to Gary and Madison happily married with two children, therefore bringing their narrative to a fulfilling end. Considering their considerably larger house, it's likely they ended up with Ray's insurance money since they got away with the murders of both Ray and Jasper, Gary's dishonest colleague. Still, the story may be replayed emphasizing Madison's criminal inclinations instead.
Linklater was asked in a recent interview regarding the likelihood of doing Hit Man 2. Though Top Gun: Maverick is Powell's highest-rated project on Rotten Tomatoes and the film is overwhelmingly successful, the filmmaker isn't offering anything. Smartly, he notes that Hit Man is far too fresh for a possible follow-up to consider. Unlike many films nowadays, it also doesn't specifically set up a sequel; but, Arjona's subtle response suggests that Madison has much more to explore. Seeing her somehow collaborate with Gary in his covert work would be interesting.
Hit Man: Description
Based on a Texas Monthly piece of the same name, director Richard Linklater produces Hit Man, a 2023 action comedy. A Houston police officer poses as a hitman undercover trying to apprehend a gang of criminals until he falls for a woman on assignment. Discovering himself descending more into the realm of crime, the Houston police struggles more and more to break away from his new undercover persona.
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Madison'sMask
I don't believe that issue should be answered. That is something the audience should decide upon. Though I have an opinion of mine, I would prefer not to spoil it for anyone else. True. [aughs.] Maybe both of them are accurate. Her being in this fantasy of being the partner in crime of this hitman and she's never felt safer; personally, [the husband] comes out and saying, "I want to kill her and her boyfriend," and her is in line with this perfect woman for Ron. This is a mystery to me. Could be, it simply kind of backfired on her.
She is, in my opinion, posing someone she is not. Like, "Oh wait, maybe I should have been somewhat more in grief." Saying "everyone grieves in their own way," she's sort of safeguarding herself in a way—of going like, "I didn't kill him!" You know, "he wasn't a good guy!" It's difficult to grieve someone who has done so much harm to her; it's extremely honest, what she's saying; it's nuanced. I'm creating all of these characters to sort of reinterpret myself, or find myself again. I once loved this person, I once committed to, I married this person, and this person ended up turning out to be this monster, destroyed me, and stripped me of all my womanhood. I'm not sure who I am now. Surely, though, those are alligator tears.
