Payback (1999) – Filmsack Show Notes

INTRO

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This week on FilmSack we return from the mostly dead and go looking for some “These Little Piggies are starting to look like Roast Beef” style PAYBACK after Amazon Prime shoots us in the back with a “pay us more money or watch these ads!” when we try to pleasure our Max Madness in this neo-noir crime thriller from 1999. Is this because you saw us frolicking with our side piece; Sexy Netflix. Hubba-hubba… I need a cigarette…apparently.

Anywho, As I often do while watching violent torture scenes in movies, I try to imagine how I might would fair. Like how many toes I could have smashed with a hammer before I would spill all the beans. What would I give up after 1 toe smash? I’m assuming we are starting with the pinky’s… so after 1 toe I would tell them all about Randy’s beard oil…the brand…where to get it…how much he pays…everything. 2 toe’s in…I’m singing you the story of where Ibbott keeps the good liquor… Its behind the spiderman shit in a tiny fridge made for one… and if I’m still able to talk through the crying and puking… after 3 toe’s.. I’m telling them all about Scott’s 2 bad habits…and how right now I’m only interested in one of ’em.

Randy, I should have driven you somewhere else.

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BRIEF

Payback is a 1999 American neo-noir action thriller film written and directed by Brian Helgeland in his directorial debut, and starring Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, and David Paymer. It is based on the novel The Hunter by Donald E. Westlake using the pseudonym Richard Stark, which had earlier been adapted into the 1967 film noir classic Point Blank, directed by John Boorman and starring Lee Marvin.

Rated: R

1999 – Action/Revenge – 1h 40m

LINKS

IMDB – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120784/

WIKIPEDIA – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payback_(1999_film)

Rotten Tomatoes – https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1087648-payback

TVTropes – https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/Payback

WHERE TO WATCH

Amazon Prime – https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.cdf33c7b-5049-499f-961b-fad3bb9b6795

MORE WAYS TO WATCH – https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/payback-1999

TRAILER/CLIPS

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Payback (1999) – So you say you’ve got a few minutes. So I say go boil an egg. #GetSmartShoeHerionKilledMyWife

SHOW NOTES

Just a bit of revenge please.
I miss the Mel Gibson of my youth.
This is a dirty dirty place… needs more scotch? good for drinking…good for cleaning. Back wash
Quality Healthcare
GSW…That’s what the hospitals call it… Gun shot wound…
Not many men know what their life is worth.
That was what I was going to get back… Eyes open!
5 months of lying on his back…be a nice guy…call it a day. Nice guys are fine..
Dirty feet. Help a Vietnam vet walk again
This music is so good. Discordant and erratic like our protagonist.
Working his way up the ladder…he stole that first suit…we didn’t see it…but you know he did…then the food…then the new suit…then the guns.
The gig is up…time to dine and dash.
Crime Noir.
Ain’t marriage grand…got to kick those old habits before they kick you.
Don’t touch my music box!! You bastard!
Not now…I don’t wanna clean up!
I got a Shoe Sharp for shooting up…
Pull the needle from my arm and hang my wedding ring.
Flashback to the before times.
Lets have a conversation over street noodles.
And how much do you need pal?
You notice anything? they weren’t wearing their seatbelts.
He is observant
Hold onto your teeth.
How many old muscle cars does he have?
Val…stop beating up the passed out Chinese Syndicate?
140 a piece…total… that’s 70 grand…
Should have hit them Tuesday.
We got away clean… rule number 1. Always be grateful for what you got.
this will kill you…its always 140… shot her husband in the back…
Give me the gun…ok…keep the gun.
I bet you have a lot of questions rattling around in your head.
Lynn did not understand…about your girlfriends.
Always a weirdo at the door.
Back talk Gibson and get the Back punches.
He is right here…
What do you think I am going to do…worry about me.
These establishing shots man…
He gets a lot of static when asking questions.
“There’s somebody here to see you.”
There are a few cops in here.
A couple of bad cops.
She ODd.
This stuff gets delivered to me too you know.
You tell him Porter is back to…and he wants his money.
I will be back when these kids are not around.
Shes got 2 bad habits…and right now I am only interested in 1 of them.
Silk Robe
Beat me up kind of sex.
Lynn was dead.
Stegman’s name is getting a workout.
Can’t you see I’m working here.
Nut punch sex.
These cigarettes……they are getting smoked…
its the only name I got.
Who am I? Nobody? I got friends…I point a finger.
You see me reaching for my F’ing wallet?
Expensive Horizontal Refreshment. Usually these matters are discussed with more discretion.
I used to drive for you…provide a safe work environment.
Why pour salt on old wounds…I didn’t need to…but I guess I had a soft spot for her.
You look pretty good for a dead guy.
You named your dog after me?
It’s the outfit…it ain’t the syndicate.
Oh, that son of a bitch.
He beats up all the girls.
She is upset about him not looking after her anymore.
The Outfit hotel.
What if they ask you hard. I’ll blame it on Stegman.
Who me? Just watching you sleep.
You look like a pro…you keep your mouth shut and you will walk out of here.
where is my 70 grand
Would you please stop pinching my nipples while I am being threatened.
Let her work…. Me love you baby…
I got a few minutes…so go boil an egg.
an old expression… Do not shit where you eat…live..yeah…do not shit where you live.
Do you understand your value? You are a Sadist… but now you have allowed your personal life..
We could help…or you could handle it yourself..
I don’t want anymore unpleasantness at the hotel.
What’s his name… Porter.
either that or he is shit nuts.
If you don’t understand it…get rid of it.
Shutup…I’m on the phone.
So he is a master manipulator.
Oh man…this Hendrix riff in movies.
yeah, that’s Porter…he has shit for brains.
The guy with the match.
Cops are good…bad…or chaotic good?
I like that they are always making him shorter than everyone else.
Guy with only 1 nostril.
Everybody wants Porter’s money.
Crooked cops…do they come any other way.
he did sleep with her.. the next day when I had to drive you to work.
You could asked me to quit…you could have asked me to drive you somewhere else.
it’ll look great in your casket.
No time for love…I got stuff to do.
Dangit…you killed the dog… double evil
He used to drive me.
Took you long enough Porter.
I forgot my cigarettes.
They will kill me…worry about me.
Fairfox and Carter…
Kind of killed Val unceremoniously
well what good are you…bang.
oh good…the dog ain’t dead.
Its safe…nobody knows I am here…until the phone rings.
Apparently a mad bomber knows.
Shit… he’s behind us.
Now I got a hit on me. I’m moving up in the world.
and who knows…I might even get my money back.
I want my money.
One man…you go high enough you get to one man.
Are you kidding me… are these the keys to the convertible.
plays stupid. goes smart.
I came back with nothing. I couldn’t stay away. I had to see you to just make sure I wasn’t in hell.
He’s back to being her driver? or is this a flashback?
I should have quit. I should have driven you somewhere else.
Happy Birthday Johnny.
Hey Johnny, I’m your birthday present.
Sorry Mr. Fairfax…
I was swimming with the dolphins this morning.
That’s just mean man. Mean. Shot my Alligator luggage suits
What’s a-matter…Cat got your Crotch?
Man…Those taxi cab windows are gross.
Hey Fat Boy…yeah I’m talking to you…pinches fat.
He didn’t say anything. He just wants to get himself beat up is all.
$130 thousand. $70 thousand.
You won’t have to know what your left nut tastes like.
This little piggy went to the market.
I’m listening.
Little piggy jokes…starts looking like roast beef.
He got 2 toes in.
Bloody toes makes it easier to slip the ropes.
Giving birth from the back of a mobs car leather back seat.
You were right not to trust me.
Chekov’s Bed Bomb.
Driving with them feet.
Man…probably killed people in that hotel as well.
You got the money? Piece of cake.
The boy..you ain’t gonna kill the boy? Gonna be some revenge.
We were going for Breakfast in Cananda.
If she would stop hooking I would stop shooting people.