RED (2010) - Quotes

Casual Attitude Towards Violence

Frank: It's not that bad. People get shot all the time.

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The Legacy of a Black-Ops Agent

Henry, The Records Keeper: Frank Moses was one of the most effective black-ops agents we've ever had. He retired drug lords, terrorists…hell, he toppled governments. Yeah. He was truly gifted.

Cooper: Why was he retired?

Henry: He got old. Then some government thumb-sucker came along and tagged him RED.

Cooper: Red"?

Henry: Yeah. RED, R-E-D. "Retired, Extremely Dangerous.

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Unexpected Discovery of a Hidden Location

Cooper: [about the records room] I didn't even know this place existed.

Henry, The Records Keeper: [indignant] It doesn't!

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Consequences of Their Actions Discussed

Sarah: [about them sneaking into the CIA] What do you suppose the punishment is for what we're doing here?

Frank: [pause] Death. Maybe life in prison.

Sarah: [happily] Awesome!

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Disrespect Among Assassins in Tense Moment

Business Woman Assassin: [after firing on the group] That's right, old man!

Marvin: Old man"?

Frank: No respect.

Marvin: Can I kill her now?!?

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Concerns About National Safety and Threats

Marvin: Do you know what's wrong with this country?

Sarah: They're all trying to kill us?

Marvin: Exactly!

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Conflicting Opinions on a Character's Fate

Marvin: [as Sarah make a phone call] Frank, we gotta get rid of this broad. I know a great place just up the road, lots of alligators.

Frank: We're not getting rid of the broad. I like her.

Marvin: What's the angle?

Frank: No angle. I like her.

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Government Experiment Leads to Unlikely Results

Sarah: Wow, this guy's insane.

Frank: He believes he was the subject of a government mind-control experiment. As it turns out, he really was given daily doses of LSD for eleven years.

Sarah: Well, in that case, he looks great.

Frank: Fantastic.

Sarah: Yeah.

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Misunderstandings of Intentions Between Friends

Marvin: Why are you trying to kill me?

Frank: I'm not trying to kill you.

Marvin: Oh, yeah, you are.

Frank: Why would I be trying to kill you?

Marvin: Because the last time we met, I tried to kill you.

Frank: That was a long time ago.

Marvin: Some people hold on to things like that.

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Unfulfilled Hopes Amidst Chaos and Danger

Frank: I was just hoping you'd be a little more understanding of the situation.

Sarah: [sarcastically] I was hoping not to get kidnapped. Or drugged. I was hoping you'd have hair. So it looks like none of our dreams are coming true at the moment.

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Unexpected Packing Confirms Ownership

Sarah: Is that my bag?

Frank: Yeah.

Sarah: You…you packed it?

Frank: Yeah.

Sarah: [looking around a bit] D-d-did you vacuum?

Frank: A little, yeah. It was messy.

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Facing Mortality with Dark Humor

Joe: I'm 80 years old. I got stage 4 liver cancer. What the hell can they do to me?

Frank: They can still shoot you.

Joe: Well…I never thought this would happen to me.

Frank: What?

Joe: Getting old. Well I mean, Vietnam, Afghanistan. The Green Springs Rest Home? Go figure!

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Defining the Role of the Antagonist

Alexander Dunning: You don't have people killed. I have people killed. I'm the bad guy, remember?

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Love's Risks and Sacrifices

Ivan Simonov: [showing Frank the scars from being shot] This was done to me by the love of my life. Now she sits outside my house drinking vodka. When I woke alive, I knew she still loved me. Otherwise it would have been the head. It was big risk for her, but one does crazy things for love.

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Questioning Intentions Beyond Alcohol

Ivan Simonov: [to Frank] I think you are not here for the vodka.

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Nostalgia for the Past and Its Impact

Ivan Simonov: I miss the old days. I haven't killed anyone in years.

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A Warning from William Cooper

William Cooper: Bad move, Grandpa!

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Inquiry About Retirement

William Cooper: How's retirement, Frank?

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Advice to Prevent Self-Harm

Victoria: Tell Marvin to stand down before he hurts himself.

Embracing Routine and Occasional Restlessness

Victoria: I love it here. I love the baking, I love the flower arranging. I like the routine...Well, I do get a bit restless sometimes. I take the odd contract on the side. I just can't stop.