Factual error: In the scene in Costa's apartment after the failed baiting ploy, Costa describes himself as a loner who "bought a gun for a false sense of security", appeared to have had it with him during the evening, and gave the impression that he bought it after he witnessed the murder. Although IlIeana mightn't know, the Montreal police in the room might (should) have wondered about this. Even if legal, it is very difficult to acquire a restricted weapon (handgun) in Canada, the process taking one month to as many as six or more for clearance and permits, let alone courses and examinations. In addition, concealed carry of a weapon is prohibited for civilians. (01:00:25)
Taking Lives (2004)
Plot summary
Directed by: D.J. Caruso
Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Ethan Hawke, Angelina Jolie, Gena Rowlands, Tchéky Karyo, Olivier Martinez
Angelina Jolie stars as a creepy detective who has been called in by an old friend to help catch a serial killer. Ethen Hawke plays a main witness who ends up getting friendly with Angelina in a love scene that makes the movie a bit more worth watching. Although the true killer becomes blatantly obvious this above average thriller picks up speed fast and its excellent suspense manages to cover up the humungous gaps in the plot.
More mistakes in Taking Lives
Costa: Come on, Illeana, you didn't fall for James Costa. Someone as beautiful and powerful as you doesn't fall for a faggy art dealer. Okay?
Trivia: Kiefer Sutherland only has 17 lines in the whole film.
Question: After they find the body in Asher's apartment, and the cops are securing the scene, Paquette says, "lab results for Acosta's DNA came in...he's clean" How did his DNA clear? It came back as James Acosta?
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Answer: As "Costa" was initially a suspect, the police took a DNA sample, which did not match any DNA on file - that was what they meant by "he's clean." It basically means that Asher was very careful at not leaving DNA evidence (other than that of others like Hart to frame them). Presumably the real Costa had no DNA profile linked to his identity on file either, or it could have returned a mismatch and revealed Asher's deception.
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