I would add that there is something of the trainwreck aspect of watching the antihero protagonist continue doing wrongheaded things, even when he's presented with opportunities to reverse bad decisions or step out of the path of self destruction they're going
Alfredo Garcia is a perfect example of such an antihero. Benny is somewhat motivated by a sense of a mission but his own demons get in the way of his focus to get it done.
Some people have speculated that is the closest Peckinpah had presented himself onscreen. A conflicted but talented man with no clear wants.
Cool read.
I would add that there is something of the trainwreck aspect of watching the antihero protagonist continue doing wrongheaded things, even when he's presented with opportunities to reverse bad decisions or step out of the path of self destruction they're going
Alfredo Garcia is a perfect example of such an antihero. Benny is somewhat motivated by a sense of a mission but his own demons get in the way of his focus to get it done.
Some people have speculated that is the closest Peckinpah had presented himself onscreen. A conflicted but talented man with no clear wants.