Was jimmy trying to kill Karen at the end?
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NikolajCostas1005 — 10 years ago(February 07, 2016 08:45 PM)
Regardless of what (would have) actually happened, I think in the film it's absolutely implied that Jimmy was planning to kill or kidnap Karen. It's a great scene that was perfectly set up. By the time we see it, we're already fairly familiar with the way the mob discreetly carries out its deeds. You could practically smell the tension in that scene.
See you in hell, candy boys! -
insomniac-ahmad — 10 years ago(February 09, 2016 10:52 PM)
My theory.
He knew she was broke, had no money and needed more coke to go on.
So, he thought of taking advantage of her miserable situation and push her into having sex for money(dresses). He was already planning on killing Henry, so destroying his wife first seemed a good idea may be.. -
kag2 — 9 years ago(November 26, 2016 01:04 PM)
I suspect he WASN'T trying to harm her or kidnap her at that point, and the paranoia was ruling the day for Karen. BUT, you could surely see it as a distinct possibility. Have his man in the store grab her and hold her as hostage to get at Henry.
I guess we will never know for sure -
kag2 — 9 years ago(December 08, 2016 08:03 PM)
Jimmy was very practical (if violent). To kill Karen might have landed him in hot water with Paulie, as wives were often untouchables, although not always if they were directly involved. To kidnap her to get to Henry? Probably more sensible. But would it have been smarter to do as he did, try to hoodwink Henry?