Movie moments

I was impressed with Kevin Costner's performance as an adicted serial killer. He battles this adiction like an alcoholic might fight the uncontrollable desire to have another drink. His alter-ego, Marshall (William Hurt) who only Mr. Brooks can see, acts as his conscience helping him plan his murders as well as being a logical guiding force in his life.
In the following scene, Mr. Brooks meets Mr. Smith (Dane Cook) who has photos of Mr. Brooks last murder.

Mr. Earl Brooks: How did you find me, Mr. Smith?
Mr. Smith: You're "Man of the Year", Mr. Brooks.
[Smith starts clapping]
Mr. Smith: You're picture's in the paper. And if it hadn't had been, I don't know. I don't know what I would've done.
Mr. Earl Brooks: Lucky me. What is it that I can help you with?
Mr. Smith: I've been watching that couple for months. Yeah, they like to make love with the blinds open. Sometimes I would take pictures; visual aids for later. It's a great way to get off, I'll tell you that. It was fun, I thought, until I saw you kill them. And I have never, ever, felt a... a... rush that like, ever. I know you're the Thumbprint Killer. You've done this before. What I want... is for you, to take me with you next time you kill someone. And I'd like that to be soon.
[Marshall laughs out loud]
Marshall: [sarcastically] And you were worried that this was going to be unpleasant? The answer is simple. Just tell Mr. Smith that you decided never to kill again, and he'll go away.
Mr. Earl Brooks: You enjoy watching me suffer, don't you?
Marshall: In a word, yes.
Mr. Earl Brooks: Where do you think he has the other pictures?
Marshall: He put them in a safety deposit box. But I'll bet the box is at the bank where he keeps his checking account. The key... is on his key chain! He really wants to do this. He's not going to the cops.


Writing credits
(WGA)
Bruce A. Evans (written by) &
Raynold Gideon (written by)



C.Anthony