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A Personalized Experience: The Nature of the Game
Nicholas
No, what is this for? What are you... selling?
Jim Feingold
Oh. It's a game.
Nicholas
A game?
Jim Feingold
Specifically tailored for each participant. Think of it as a great vacation. Except you don't go to it, it comes to you.
Nicholas
What... What kind of vacation?
Jim Feingold
It's different every time.
Nicholas
Humor me with specifics.
Jim Feingold
We provide whatever's lacking.
Nicholas
And what if nothing is lacking?
Jim Feingold
May I make two suggestions?
Nicholas
You really think that I'll participate without knowing any...
Jim Feingold
First, admit to yourself that it sounds intriguing. Second, you don't have to decide today. Take the silly test, fill out the stupid forms. One day, your game begins. You either love it or hate it. Decide then. You know we...We are like an experiential book-of-the-month club. You can drop out at any time with no further obligation. That was my sales pitch.
Teamwork in a Challenging Situation
Nicholas
I'll give you a boost.
[In the stopped elevator]
Christine
You get up; you go first.
Nicholas
This isn't an attempt to be gallant. If I don't lift you, how are you going to get there?
Christine
I don't know, you'll pull me up.
Nicholas
It's much easier this way. Come on, step up...
Christine
No.
Nicholas
Please...
Christine
I'm not wearing underwear. Okay? There, I said it. Satisfied?
Nicholas
Oh. Fine.
[Looks at her skirt]
Gifts for Those Who Have Everything
Conrad
This is for you.
Nicholas
You shouldn't have.
Conrad
What do you get for the man who has…everything?
Nicholas
Consumer Recreation Services." Well, I do have golf clubs.
[reading the card]
Conrad
Call that number.
Nicholas
Why?
Conrad
Make your life... fun.
Nicholas
Fun.
Conrad
You know what that is... uh, you've seen other people have it.
Urgency and Uncertainty in the Moment
Nicholas
All right. What happened?
Conrad
Shh!
Nicholas
Conrad, where're we going?
Conrad
Just wait!
Nicholas
What are you doing?
Conrad
They're methodical. If I can't trust the room service in the hotel, I sure as hell can't trust a fucking car.
Nicholas
Who?
Conrad
CRS. Who do you think! Jesus! When I think what I almost got you into...
Nicholas
What are you saying?
Conrad
Oh, I'm so fucked. They just fuck you and they fuck you and they fuck you! And just when you think it's all over that's when the real fucking starts!
Nicholas
All right, calm down. Just take a breath.
Conrad
They won't stop, Nick. I paid the bill. I gave them their fucking money. They won't leave me alone!
Nicholas
What're they doing to you?
Conrad
Everything! I'm a goddamned human pinãta.
Nicholas
Calm down! And why do they keep playing if you've already paid?
Conrad
I don't know. I don't know. I paid them more to make it stop!
Urgent Conversation About Financial Concerns
Samuel
Nick, it's Sam. I got your message. I was disturbed to say the least.
Nicholas
So, what are we gonna do?
Samuel
I've been on the phone for an hour already. Nicholas, your funds are intact. Nothing's been touched.
Nicholas
What are you talking about?
Samuel
I checked on them myself.
Christine
Who is it?
Samuel
I made the calls. Nothing's changed. I'm telling you. Not one cent is unaccounted for.
Christine
Who is it?
Nicholas
My attorney says that nothing is missing.
Christine
He's in on it.
Samuel
I don't know what the hell is happening, but stay where you are until I get there.
Christine
Sutherland's in on it.
Samuel
Nicholas, I have another call. Give me your precise location.
Christine
Nicholas? We've got to get out of here.
Nicholas
How did they get to him? Why did...
Christine
I wouldn't worry about it.
Nicholas
What do you mean?
Christine
It's out of your hands. Cellular calls can be intercepted. Those calls you made to B of A, France. B of A, France, Switzerland, you were talking to us. You were talking to us. Filled in the blanks. Access codes, passwords, stuff even your lawyer didn't have. We have it now so we're done. Bye, Nicholas.
Tension and Betrayal in a Car Confrontation
Nicholas
Get out of the car.
Christine
I could've handed you to them. And they find me now they...
Nicholas
Get out of the goddamn car!
Christine
You don't have a choice! No one else's gonna tell you what's going on! You wanna know? Cause if I'm gone you never will. I can't believe they didn't even take the time to get the fucking house right.
Nicholas
Who are they?
Christine
I don't know. Nobody does. I'm an employee.
Nicholas
Then what good are you?
Christine
I know things like who you can trust and that your brother was in it from beginning...
Nicholas
That's a lie.
Christine
Yeah? I was your waitress on your birthday. Connie told you about CRS that day. Ever seen me in there before? Sorry. I mean, it wasn't his fault. I guess he thought it was his only way out. They fleeced him real good.
Nicholas
How did they get to him?
Christine
Same thing to him they did to you.
Nicholas
What are you talking about?
Christine
Have you checked your accounts? That night in your office I got the number to your private line and modem that gave CRS remote access to your computer. You gave them everything else.
Nicholas
What?
Christine
You took their tests, handwriting, voice samples, psych info. They used it all to figure out your passwords. And Feingold, the guy who signed you up, he did 5 years for hacking Citibank. They only had to keep you distracted while they broke into your financial network, transferred your holdings into dummy accounts... Overseas operator, please. Why else were they willing to shoot at us?
Bank rep
Alamein Bank, Zurich, Switzerland.
Christine
Because they're finished with you. Live or dead's the same. Long as you disappear.
Nicholas
Yeah.
Bank rep
Can I have your code, please?
Nicholas
Yes. Blue-two-backslash-0-6-0-0. "D" as in David. That's right. The balance? That's impossible.
Christine
They already got it, Nicholas. They got everything.
Manipulated by Immature Individuals
Nicholas Van Orton
I'm being toyed with by a bunch of depraved children.
Accusations and Denials Unfold in Tense Exchange
Conrad
You're with them.
Nicholas
What?
Conrad
You're doing this. You're part of it. Whose are these?
[holding up CRS keys he found in the glove compartment]
Nicholas
I don't know about those. Somebody put them in the car.
Conrad
You're behind the whole thing, aren't you?
Nicholas
What are you talking about?
Conrad
You brought them to me. These were in your car! They're right there in your fucking car!
Nicholas
Conrad! Listen to what you're saying.
Conrad
No! You're not gonna control this conversation.
Nicholas
Why would I ever do what you're describing?
Conrad
Because you resent me.
Nicholas
Stop being emotional.
Conrad
It kills you that I'm living my life.
Nicholas
Lower your voice, Conrad!
Conrad
What? You're afraid somebody's gonna witness the scene?
Nicholas
Get back in your... Get back in your fucking house! Will you stop it? I'm calling the cops.
[to nearby people; to Conrad]
Conrad
You're just so afraid that somebody's gonna see what a manipulative fucking control freak you are!
Nicholas
What is wrong with you? What are you on?
Conrad
Oh, I'm sorry, Nick. I'm sorry I didn't live up to your expectations.
Nicholas
Ah, bullshit!
Conrad
I'm not you. I'll never be you. I don't wanna be you.
Nicholas
There you go again! I'm your brother! Always pushing the responsibility out on me. For Christ's sakes, I'm your brother! All I ever tried to do was help you.
Conrad
I don't want your help! Nobody asked you to play Dad!
Nicholas
No! You don't say that. Did I have a choice?
Conrad
Jackass!
Nicholas
Conrad!
Conrad
What? I don't want your help! Nobody asked you to play dad!
Nicholas
Did I have a choice? Did I have a choice?
Understanding the True Objective of the Game
Daniel Schorr
Discovering the object of the game is the object of the game.
Welcome to Your Game: Ground Rules Explained
Nicholas
What is this?
Daniel Schorr
This is your game, Nicholas, and welcome to it. I'm here to let you in on a few ground rules. You received the very first key, and others will follow. You'll never know where you'll find them or how you'll need to use them. So keep your eyes open.
[on TV]
Nicholas
How do you... You can see me?
Daniel Schorr
Let us save the questions till afterwards.
Nicholas
How does this work?
Daniel Schorr
There's a tiny camera looking at you right now.
Nicholas
That's impossible.
Daniel Schorr
You're right, impossible. You're having a conversation with your television.
Gift Ideas for the Man Who Has Everything
Taglines
What do you get for the man who has everything?
Understanding the Purpose of The Game
Taglines
The object of the game is to discover the object of.... The Game
Unexpected Choices in a High-Stakes Situation
New Member Ted
This was the best one ever!
Jim Feingold
You know, thank God you jumped, because if you didn't, I was supposed to throw you off!
[shakes Nicholas's hand]
Improv and Personal Connections in Work
Nicholas
Lionel Fisher, I love your work.
Jim Feingold
Okay, please. Look, I, uh... I got my kids.
Nicholas
Get rid of them.
Jim Feingold
All right, guys, uh, guys. Snack time. More snacks. Here, go, go, go. That's all. Uh... It was just a job. Nothing personal. You know. I mean, I play my part, improvise a little. I mean, it's what I'm good at...
Nicholas
I need to talk to who's in charge.
Jim Feingold
Nobody knows. I mean nobody gets a big picture... Hey, Tammy, Alex cut it out. Damn it, why do they do that?
Nicholas
Your offices are empty. I need to find out where they are.
Jim Feingold
Look, they own the whole building. They just move from floor to floor.
Nicholas
And you work for them, right? You can get me in.
Jim Feingold
No, I can't.
Nicholas
Oh, yes, you can. You can tell them the police called. You got to speak to someone. You tell them I'm gonna blow the whistle on them.
Jim Feingold
What whistle? There's no fucking whistle. This is very dangerous. I don't think that you understand.
Nicholas
Right now I am extremely dangerous.
Jim Feingold
Michael, guys. Come on, we're leaving. Well, we're here.
[after driving]
Nicholas
Drive in.
Jim Feingold
What're you gonna do, anyway? You won't get your money back.
Nicholas
I don't care about money. I'm pulling back the curtain. I wanna meet the wizard.
Discussion on Gaming Experiences and Offices
Nicholas
So, you've played recently?
New Member Ted
Oh, about a year ago. I was working in Los Angeles.
Nicholas
Oh, I hear the London office is very good, too. It just sounds like a lot of fantasy, role-playing nonsense.
New Member Ted
You wanna know what it is? What it's all about?
[leans in]
New Member Ted
John 9:25.
Nicholas
I... haven't been to Sunday school in a long time.
New Member Ted
Whereas once I was blind, now I can see. Good night, Nicholas. Best of luck.
[rises]
Nicholas
Good night.
Expensive Shoes and Their Value
Nicholas
There goes a thousand dollars.
Christine
Your shoes cost a thousand dollars?
Nicholas
That one did.
The Value of Reputation in Business
Nicholas Van Orton
And you really believe that just because you publish children's books, people are going to care about my reputation? You can have pictures of me wearing nipple rings, butt-fucking ]. The only thing they care about is the stock and whether that stock is up or down!
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