Rex
My wife has me between a rock and a hard place.
That's her job. You should respect that.
3rd most-quoted character in Intolerable Cruelty (2003): in 11 of its 37 quotes
Most scenes with: The Baron (8), Miles Massey (7), Freddy Bender (3)
I've invested five good years in my marriage to Rex and I've nailed his ass fair and square. Now I'm going to have it stuffed, mounted, and have my lady friends come over and throw darts at it.
Scenes with Marylin Rexroth
10 scenesSo you propose, that in spite demonstrable infidelity on your part, your unoffending wife should be tossed out on her ear.
Rex
Is it possible?
It's a challenge.
I guess, something inside of me died, when I realized that you'd hired a goon to kill me.
Marylin Rexroth
Wait a minute. You hired him to kill me.
No. Both of you wait a minute. Nobody hired anyone to kill anyone.
Hear, hear.
Apparently, from what I can gather, a burglar broke into your house.
Miles's house.
Whatever. A burglar broke in intending to loot the place, uh, repented, became despondent over his lifestyle and shot himself.
Marylin Rexroth
They bought Massey's argument. If I lied or cheated and was with Rex only for his money, then he shouldn't have to give me any.
Sarah Sorkin Well, that makes no sense. Why else would you put in all those years?
Marylin Rexroth
[Marylin's poodle bites Miles Massey on his hand]
Ow. Howard.
Howard. You named him after your ex.
Marylin Rexroth
I'm sentimental.
All right, so much for the ice-breakers. What are you after, Freddy? [takes a drink of water]
My client is prepared to settle for 50 percent of the marital assets. [Miles spits out some water]
Why only 50, Freddy? Why not a hundred? While we're dreaming, why not 150? Are you familiar with "Kershner"?
"Kershner" does not apply.
Bring this to trial, we'll see if "Kershner" applies.
Rex
What's "Kershner"?
Please, let me handle this.
"Kershner" was in Kentucky.
"Kershner" was in Kentucky?
"Kershner" was in Kentucky.
All right, Freddy, forget "Kershner". What's your bottom line?
Primary residence, 30 percent of remaining assets.
What, are you nuts? Have you forgotten "Kershner"?
Rex
I don't know... She has Rottweilers.
Not a good sign.
Marylin Rexroth
[laughing]
Oh, Mr. Massey. You have *no* *idea*.
You want tact, call a tactician! You want ass nailed, you call Gus Petch. Christ, you seem to be taking this pretty good. I have seen them come in here weeping like Baptists at a funeral, like they hired me to prove their husbands weren't fooling around.
Marylin Rexroth
Don't get me wrong Mr.....
Petch. Gus Petch.
Marylin Rexroth
Whilst I don't find this terribly entertaining, I'm delighted you found this material. This will be my passport to wealth, independence and freedom.
Marylin Rexroth
[The tape is being shown in court of Gus busting Rex cheating on Marylin. Watching it, she cries on cue and is comforted by Bender. However, Miles isn't fooled by this.]
I'm devastated. Completely devastated.
No further questions.
