Funny Games (2007)

Michael Pitt: Paul

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• Paul : Okay, we bet--what time is it?

  Peter : 8:40.

  Paul : That in, let's say, 12 hours all three of you are gonna be kaput. Okay?

  Anna : What?

  Paul : You bet that you'll be alive tomorrow at 9 o'clock and we bet that you'll be dead. Okay?

  Peter : They don't want to bet.

  Paul : Well it's not an option. There has to be a bet.

  [turns toward camera, breaks fourth wall, addressing the audience] 

  Paul : I mean, what do you think? You think they stand a chance? Well, you're on their side, aren't you? Who are you betting on, hmm?

  Peter : But, wait, what kind of bet is this? If they're dead, they can't live up to their side. If they win, they can't live either.

  Paul : Yes, they'll lose either way. That's what I'm saying.

• Paul : So much stress for politeness' sake.

• Paul : Whether by knife or whether by gun, losing your life can sometimes be fun.

• Paul : You must admit, you brought this on yourself.

• [last lines] 

  Paul : Ann sent me over 'cause some guests dropped by, and she was wondering if you could help her out with some eggs.

  Betsy : Well I guess so.

  Paul : It's okay?

  Betsy : Yeah, come on in. Just wait a second.

• Paul : You know, if you'd let Peter help you, it would hurt less.

  Peter : I'm happy to help, really, I just don't want to impose.

• Paul : Okay, let's play another game. It's a guessing game.

  [Paul takes out a golf ball] 

  Paul : What is this?

  [Paul drops the ball on the floor] 

  Paul : [to George]  Sir?

  George : It's a golf ball.

  Paul : Correct! It's a *golf* ball... But why do I have it in my pocket? Hm? The lady knows why. Because... Well?

  [Paul, exasperated, turns to Peter] 

  Paul : Well?

  Peter : Because you didn't hit it.

  Paul : Correct! Because I didn't hit it! And *why* didn't I hit it?

  Peter : Because something stopped you.

  Paul : Correct. Because I had to test the club in another way.

  Anna : [realizing what has happened]  Where is he?

• Paul : You shouldn't have done that, Ann.

• Paul : Hey, Beavis.

  Peter : Hey, Butt-Head.

• Paul : So, what do you want to do? You want to call someone? An ambulance, or the police? I won't stop you. Neither will Tom. Right, Tom? Well, what are you waiting for?

• Paul : You can see it in the movie right?

  Peter : Of course.

  Paul : Well then she's as real as reality because you can see it too. Right?

  Peter : Bullshit.

  Paul : Why?

• Paul : You have to admit, Ann... I'm being very generous here. You can prove to your pussy husband how much you love him.