Most Rewatchable Scene
Bryce betrays Scott in the office; the final twenty minutes
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- The opening Washington party efficiently introduces Tom, Susan and Scott through flirtation and social maneuvering. — Bill Simmons
- Tom’s Stoli order supplies a small clue, while Susan’s conspicuously long cigarette adds to their flirtation. — Bill Simmons
- The limousine ride begins with Susan asking the driver to show them the monuments. — Bill Simmons
- Susan commandeers Nina’s apartment and bed, offering her friend the limousine, fur coat and food. — Chris Ryan
- Tom and Susan flirt while preparing for their second party. — Bill Simmons
- The Manila strip-club sequence, including Wild Thing and a phone torn from the wall, is singled out enthusiastically.
- Brice’s confrontation with Susan turns into her fatal fall. — Bill Simmons
- Brice brings Scott the news that he has killed Susan, and Scott immediately constructs a plan.
- Tom’s reaction to learning Susan is dead plays both as grief and, on rewatch, panic about his own exposure.
- During the visit to Nina, Tom silently implores her not to reveal their connection, then prepares to use a vase against Scott. — Bill Simmons
- The Washington car and running chase features impressive physical work from Costner. — Bill Simmons
- The final pursuit, stairwell fight and confrontation in Brice’s office culminate in Brice betraying Scott. — Bill Simmons
- The final revelation reframes Tom’s relationship with Susan as part of his assignment.
- The office confrontation is the favored specific scene; another choice is the final twenty minutes, encompassing the Pentagon hunt and revelation.