Road House (2024) - Quotes

Curiosity About Local Legends and Cats

Charlie: I was kind of worried you came here to return Fred the Tree.

Dalton: Why would I do that? How else am I supposed to learn about the Keys famous six-toed cats?

Charlie: Good point.

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Conversation About a Roadhouse and Hemingway

Frankie: [[w:Florida Keys|the Florida Keys] So, listen, I own a roadhouse out in ].

Dalton: A roadhouse, huh?

Frankie: [[w:Ernest Hemingway|Hemingway] ] used to drink there. You know, Ernest Hemingway?

Dalton: Good for you.

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The Dual Nature of the Bouncer

Ben Brandt: You, tell me about this bouncer.

Moe: Oh, uh, yeah I dunno, man. He's kinda strange, you know?

Ben Brandt: What do you mean, strange?

Moe: Yeah.. You know, he acts all nice and shit like he's Mr. Rogers or something. But then, man, he hauls off. He hauls off! He beats the living shit outta you! So, really interesting guy, overall.

Ben Brandt: That was a brilliant analysis. Sam, throw these dum-dums overboard.

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Confrontation Driven by Anger and Frustration

Sheriff's Deputy: Wait. You don't have to do this.

Dalton: Oh.. I wish I didn't. But I'm angry. It takes a lot to get me angry, but when I am I just can't let go. I wish I could but your boss and Brandt really pissed me off.

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Fashion Critique in Road House Dialogue

Frankie: Hey, nice suit. You look like a shitty pimp on Easter. Then again, you always had bad taste.

Ben Brandt: Thank you. It's Cleopini, Frankie. I went to Italy to get it fucking fitted.

Frankie: It's a long way to go to still look like dog shit.

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Intended Fright in a Tense Encounter

Frankie: [''Walks into her darkened office''] Holy shit. You scared the shit out of me

Dalton: That was kind of my intention.

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Crocodiles Conceal Their Prey

Dockmaster: Won't find the body. Crocs hide their food.

Dalton: I didn't know that.

Dockmaster: That's why no one believed me about Shantsie. My dog. Damn croc got him, too.

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Conversation about conchs and pearls

Ellie: You sure? You read the whole thing?

Dalton: You know that conchs produce pearls?

Ellie: Yes

Dalton: And that they have ornate spiral...

Ellie: Shells. Yes, everyone knows that.

Dalton: That one in every 15,000 produces a pink pearl.

Ellie: Sounds romantic. Unless you're a conch. Because what actually happens is the conch gets a bit of grit inside its shell, which causes extreme irritation.

Dalton: Extreme irritation"... that leads to something beautiful. How is that not romantic?

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Life's Unfair Reality in Competition

Dalton: You don't have to lose, you're gonna lose in front of all your friends.

Dell: [''Thugs laugh''] In front of"? Oh, they're not here to just watch.

Dalton: Oh, well, that's hardly fair.

Dell: Life's not fair.

Dalton: I just slapped you. Are you all right?

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A Tense Confrontation Over Leaving Premises

Dalton: I just wanted to get you outside so I could ask you and your friends respectfully to leave the premises.

Dell: Oh, we'll leave. After I fucking kill you.

Dalton: Sure. Uh, before we start do you have insurance?

Dell: What?

Dalton: Like, you have medical insurance? Your coverage good? Like, you have dental?

Dell: Oh, ha-ha! Yeah. I'm not the one that's gonna fuckin need it.

Dalton: Okay. Sure. Hey, Frankie?

Frankie: Yeah?

Dalton: Is there a hospital nearby?

Frankie: Literally who gives a shit.

Dell: Shit the fuck up and fight, asshole!

Dalton: Is there a hospital nearby? Is it like, too far? Is it close?

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A Conversation About Authority and Leadership

Jack: [''Lifts shirt to reveal his gun''] Hey! Get in the car. Boss wants to have a word with you.

Dalton: Who's your boss?

Jack: Brandt.

Dalton: Brandt?

Jack: Yeah, Ben Brandt. And he's waiting. So you're gonna get in the car or not?

Dalton: [''Starts walking away''] No, I don't think so.

Jack: Hey, stop. Stop! You did see that I have a fucking gun, right?

Dalton: Yeah. You made a pretty big point of showin it to me.

Jack: [''Dalton laughs and walks towards him''] Okay, so get in the fucking car! You don't understand how this works, do you?

Dalton: Yeah, I do. But you have a gun, tucked in your waistband. So, it's really not that intimidating, is it?

Jack: What the fuck are you talkin about?

Dalton: [''Stops in front of him''] I mean, all I have to do is break your index and your middle finger and you wouldn't even be able to hold that gun. Technically, you'd be able to hold it but you wouldn't be able to fire it. So it's really not that big of a threat, is it?

Jack: [''Reaches for his gun, Dalton grabs his hand and bones can be heard snapping''] Fuck this. Motherfucker!

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The Consequences of Concussions in Fights

Sheriff's Deputy: I'll tell em it was you.

Dalton: Oh, okay! You know what though? There's a real possibility you won't remember any of this anyway.

Sheriff's Deputy: Wait, wait, what?

Dalton: When you've been fighting as long as I have, you know the power of a concussion.

Sheriff's Deputy: Wait.

Dalton: A real whack can really knock the short-term memory out of ya. Something about how it takes a memory a couple of minutes to get to the long-term part of your brain. I don't know. Anyway, you and I have only been talking for about a minute and a half.

Sheriff's Deputy: I don't understand.

Dalton: [''Deputy looks away and Dalton hits him on the back of the head''] Oh what's that over there?

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The Meaning Behind Dalton's Grin

Dell: Who the fuck are you, Mr Smiley?

Dalton: Mr Smiley?

Dell: Yeah. You've had this idiot grin since I walked in. So, are you happy? Are you stupid? Or get punched in the face too many times?

Dalton: Honestly, it's probably the punching thing.

Whittling Conversation Between Vince and Jack

Vince: Hey, what are you whittling?

Jack: A stick.

Vince: Yeah, but what's it gonna be?

Jack: A smaller stick.

Understanding Crocs and Childhood Education

Ellie: They're not gonna find that guy's body. Crocs hide their food.

Dalton: Do they teach that in kindergarten around here?

Ellie: [''Chuckles''] They do.

Divergent Opinions on Music Quality

Dalton: This piano is out of tune.

Knox: Sounds pretty good to me.

Vehicle Accident and Blame Exchange

Knox: Looks like I fucked up your leg.

Dalton: You're a shit driver.

Knox: [[w:Roads in Ireland|Wrong side of the road] ].

Communication Across Generations

Frankie: Well, at least let me text you my number.

Dalton: I don't have a phone, so...

Frankie: Well, hold on. I'll write it down on a pen and paper, just like our ancestors did.

A Playful Exchange About Shapes

Knox: Lookie here. Our own little octagon.

Dalton: What? Who taught you shapes?

A Warning About Personal Boundaries

Knox: I got a tip for you. Don't let no one get this close.

Appreciating a Peaceful Environment

Dalton: Nice place you got here. Peaceful.

Unexpected Weaponry in Road House

Dalton: A fucking fishing spear?

Fear of Consequences in Confrontation

Dalton: You know, it's strange. Somebody else asked me if I was afraid today. I am afraid. I'm afraid of what happens when somebody pushes me too far. Somebody just like you. Cause I know what happens next.