I was thinking more in the sense of the villain giving their little speech to a protagonist that hasn’t ever killed anyone that “If you kill me then your just like me, you’ll be equally bad even though I’ve killed thousands and my death would actually be of benefit to the world.”
I can’t remember hearing any villain actually say anything like this in a while, though. Which recent movies did so? I feel like society caught on lol. The only time I can think of something sort of like this happening was in ::: spoiler Fallout, when
Lucy spared the Ghoul in saying, “I’ll never be like you,” but even then, the villain never said anything; it came from the protagonist of her own accord. Personally, I thought that was one of the most profound scenes in the entire show in a positive way.
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I was thinking more in the sense of the villain giving their little speech to a protagonist that hasn’t ever killed anyone that “If you kill me then your just like me, you’ll be equally bad even though I’ve killed thousands and my death would actually be of benefit to the world.”
I can’t remember hearing any villain actually say anything like this in a while, though. Which recent movies did so? I feel like society caught on lol. The only time I can think of something sort of like this happening was in ::: spoiler Fallout, when Lucy spared the Ghoul in saying, “I’ll never be like you,” but even then, the villain never said anything; it came from the protagonist of her own accord. Personally, I thought that was one of the most profound scenes in the entire show in a positive way. :::
TV Tropes: “If You Kill Him, You Will Be Just Like Him”
TV Tropes: “Not So Different” Remark
TV Tropes: “He Who Fights Monsters”
I know it’s a trope and a bit cliche but here’s a personal favorite “Not so different” remark. Love this poster (and the film obviously).
Ah, right, true. I’ve gotta re-watch that one, by the way!