Thomas Kretschmann · Mr. Smith — Next (2007 film)

"Hes gone right? I missed him by seconds, didnt I?"

"You are odd. Charming — but odd."

"I believe that the urgency of this situation compels the use of any and all resources to obtain Cris Johnson."

"Well, thats magic, folks — and thats why Im here."

"Youve probably seen a lot of those shows — mentalists, magicians, illusionists. Youd be shocked to know that sometimes — not often, but sometimes — its the real deal. Masquerading as an act. Hiding behind a few fifty dollar tricks. Hiding in plain sight. Because if the magician doesnt do that, the alternative is impossible for others to live with. Anyway, Wednesday night at the Back Page doesnt pay very well, so I gamble. But I dont play against other people, only against the house. So, no mega-jackpots, no long shots. The idea is to go unnoticed. That way I can keep coming back. Im not a god. I cant see everyones future, only my own. And only within two minutes. Except for when I saw her."

"Don’t drink that! Its drugged. Oh God. I don’t know what Im doing. I have no idea what Im doing. Some federal agent came up to me and said that you were a delusional sociopath, and showed me this tape — so maybe you are. But I don’t want to believe that. I don’t think I can believe that. And she also said that if you ran, they would shoot you. So I should drug you instead. Even if what they said is true, I dont want you to die. I dont want you to die."