Ben Kingsley: Trevor Slattery

Iron Man 3

Trevor Slattery

The Mandarin: A true story about fortune cookies. They look Chinese. They sound... Chinese. But they're actually an American invention. Which is why they're hollow, full of lies, and leave a bad taste in the mouth.
[smashes fortune cookies on the table with his fist]
The Mandarin: My disciples just destroyed another cheap American knockoff: the Chinese Theatre. Mr. President, I know this must be getting frustrating, but this season of terror is drawing to a close. And don't worry. The 'Big One' is coming: your graduation.

The Mandarin: Some people call me a terrorist. I consider myself a teacher. America, ready for another lesson? In 1864, in Sand Creek, Colorado, the U.S. Military waited until the friendly Cheyenne Braves had all gone hunting. Waited to attack and slaughter the families left behind. And claim their land. Thirty-nine hours ago, the Ali al-Salam Air Base in Kuwait was attacked. I, I, I did that. A quaint military church, filled with wives and children, of course. The soldiers were out on maneuvers. The 'Braves' were away. President Ellis, you continue to resist my attempts to educate you, sir. And now, you've missed me again. You don't know who I am. You don't know where I am. And you'll NEVER see me coming.

Trevor Slattery: Ah, well, I had a little problem with... substances, and I, uh, ended up doing things, no two ways about it, in the street, that a man shouldn't do...
Tony Stark: Next?
Trevor Slattery: Then, they approached me about the role, and they knew about the drugs...
Tony Stark: What did they say, they'd get you off them?
Trevor Slattery: Said they'd give me more!

[Stark enters the Mandarin's bedroom. He uncovers the bedsheet, only to find two women. He motions them to be silent before sneaking behind the bed when he hears the toilet flush. The Mandarin exits the bathroom]
Trevor Slattery: I wouldn't go in there for 20 minutes!
[Approaches dresser]
Trevor Slattery: So which one of you is Vanessa?
[Vanessa raises her hand]
Trevor Slattery: Ah, Nessie!
[Throws fortune cookie to her]
Trevor Slattery: Did you know that fortune cookies aren't Chinese? They're American, based on a Japanese recipe.
Mandarin Party Girl #1: There's some guy over here...
[Stark suddenly appears, pointing a gun at The Mandarin]
Tony Stark: Freeze!
Trevor Slattery: [raises hands] Bloody hell. Bloody hell.

[from trailer]
The Mandarin: I'm gonna offer the choice: do you want an empty life, or a meaningful death?

Trevor Slattery: [being held at gunpoint] You want something? Take it - though the guns are all fake, 'cause those wankers wouldn't trust me with the real ones.
Tony Stark: ...What?
Trevor Slattery: Hey, d'you fancy either of the birds?
[the girls in his room look insulted]

[the Mandarin broadcasts his latest message to President Ellis on all networks]
The Mandarin: Mr. President. Only two lessons remain. And I intend to finish this before Christmas morning. Meet Thomas Richards. Good strong name, god strong job. Thomas here is an accountant for the Roxxon Oil Corporation. But I'm sure he's a really good guy.
[Richards sobs in fear as Mandarin points a gun down on him]
The Mandarin: I'm going to shoot him in the head, live on your television in 30 seconds. The number for this telephone is in your cell phone. Exciting, isn't it, imagining how it got there? America, if your President calls me in the next half-minute, Tom lives. Go!
[President Ellis checks his phone and discovers a phone number]
President Ellis: How did he hack my phone?
Secret Service Agent: We can't allow terrorists to dictate...
President Ellis: I have to make this call.
Secret Service Agent: I'd strongly advise against that.
President Ellis: This is the right thing to do.
[President Ellis calls the number. Mandarin's phone rings. After three rings, Mandarin shoots Richards, shocking everyone watching on television]
The Mandarin: There's just one lesson left, President Ellis. So run away, hide, kiss your children goodbye. Because nothing, not your army, not your red, white, and blue attack dog, can save you. I'll see you soon.
[Mandarin ends his broadcast]
President Ellis: Tell Rhodes, find this lunatic right now.

[spoiler]
Tony Stark: I've heard enough. You're not him.
[racks his pistol]
Tony Stark: The Mandarin, the real guy.
[shouts]
Tony Stark: Where? Where's the Mandarin? Where is he?
Trevor Slattery: Whoa, whoa, whoa! He's here! He's here... but he's not here. He's here but he's not here.
Tony Stark: What do you mean?
Trevor Slattery: Uh, it's compli- hey, it's complicated.
Tony Stark: It is?
Trevor Slattery: It's complicated.
Tony Stark: Un-complicate it. Ladies, out. Get out of the bed, get in the bathroom!
[they rush to comply]
Tony Stark: [to Trevor] Sit!
Mandarin Party Girl #1: [from the bathroom] Ew!
Mandarin Party Girl #2: [from the bathroom] Oh, Jesus...