Jack Driscoll Isn't it obvious?
Played by Adrien Brody 
King Kong (2005) · 65 quotes
King Kong (2005) · 65 quotes
3rd most-quoted character in King Kong (2005): in 14 of its 65 quotes
Most scenes with: Carl Denham (6), Lumpy (3), Bruce Baxter (3)
That's the thing you come to learn about Carl. His unfailing ability to destroy the things he loves.
More lines from Jack Driscoll
4 quotes Jack Driscoll Jack Driscoll Stop, please! Stop! We have to turn back! They've taken Ann!
Jack Driscoll [noticing the disturbing efigy of Kong on Carl's map]
What is that?
Jack Driscoll Actors. They travel the world, but all they ever see is a mirror.
Scenes with Jack Driscoll
9 scenes
Choy This room very comfortable. Plenty dim light, fresh straw.
Jack Driscoll What do you keep down here?
Choy Lion, tiger, hippo, you name it.
Jack Driscoll You sell 'em to zoos?
Choy Zoo, circus. Skipper get big money for rare animal.
Choy [Jack steps in a steaming pile of camel dung]
Careful! Camel have bad accident on floor. Stain unremovable.
Jack Driscoll How did you think this would end, Carl?
[In the cabin, the ship's compass spins wildly and points in all directions]
Chart our position. Use the stars.
There are no stars, captain.
Jack Driscoll [examining the map]
What is that?
What?
Jack Driscoll That, right there.
(sarcastically)
I don't know. What is it, a coffee stain? (looks at the map and sees the disturbing effigy of Kong)
Jack Driscoll [the boat is leaving the dock, and Carl has forced Jack to accompany him because he hasn't finished the script]
God damn it!
I keep telling you, Jack. There's no money in theatre.
Jack Driscoll [The boat is leaving the dock, and Carl has forced Jack to accompany him because he hasn't finished the script]
Dammit!
I keep telling you, Jack, there's no money in theater. You're much better off sticking with film.
Jack Driscoll I don't do it for the money, Carl. I happen to love theater.
No, you don't. But If you really loved it, you would've jumped.
[Carl is discussing the rest of the script with Jack as he is typing on a typewriter]
She's standing at the railing. She doesn't know it yet, but they are sailing towards disaster. You got that?
Jack Driscoll Okay, so she turns... the first mate is staggering towards her. There's a knife sticking out of his back.
Wait a sec. We're killing off the first mate?
Jack Driscoll That's assuming she knows who the first mate is.
Come on, Jack. It was an honest mistake. Ann is nearsighted. It could have happened to anyone.
Jack Driscoll I was joking, Carl.
The point is she's horrified. She has to look away. And that's when she sees it.
Jack Driscoll Sees what? What?
Jack Driscoll We're filming on an island now? When did this happen?
Jack Driscoll Why would they get spooked? What's it called?
All right. It has a local name... but I'm warning you, Jack, it doesn't sound good. [whispering] They call it Skull Island. Did you get that?
Jack Driscoll What's wrong with this place?
There's nothing officially wrong with it. Because, technically, it hasn't been discovered yet.
Jack Driscoll [to himself]
Okay. All right. So we arrive at this place, called... [he begins to type it out, saying the letters out loud as he does] S... K... U... L... L... Island.
[Carl turns to see Jimmy has overheard the whole thing]
What do you think, Driscoll? Dialogue's got some flow now, huh?
Jack Driscoll It was pure effluence.
I beefed up the banter.
Jack Driscoll Try to resist that impulse.
It's just a little bit of humor, bud. What are you, a Bolshevik or something? [leaves]
Jack Driscoll [to himself]
Actors. Travel the world, but all they ever see is a mirror.
Jack Driscoll Bruce, get this through your head. We're not leaving this island without Miss Darrow!
Then you can go and keep looking for her. Or you can stick with us as long as you don't hold us up. Either way, you probably won't get off this island alive.
Jack Driscoll You wanna know something, Bruce? I always knew you were nothing like the tough guy on the screen. I just never figured you for a coward.
Hey, pal. Hey, wake up. Heroes don't look like me, not in the real world. In the real world, they got clean teeth, a cowlick and a flat stomach. I'm just an actor with a gun, who's lost his motivation. Be seeing ya.
[During Kong's broadway presentation and performance]
Please remain calm, ladies and gentlemen! We now come to the climax of this savage ritual. The sacrifice of a beautiful young girl. Behold her terror as she is offered to the mighty Kong! Give a big hand, folks, for the bravest girl I have ever met; Ms. Ann Darrow!
Actress
[The audience applauds wildly for Ann. As the reenactment of the sacrifice begins, a prop altar rises from a trapdoor in the stage carrying a blonde girl] [screams, pretending to be scared]
Save me from the beast! [Kong roars in rage. Everyone in the auditorium gasps in shock.] No! no!! Help me! No!!
Jack [realizing this is not Ann]
Where is she?? Where's Ann?
I have no idea. I heard he offered her all kinds of money and she turned him down flat.
[Scene switches, revealing that the real Ann is in another theater nearby, practicing a dance number]
Here's your story, boys! "Beauty... and the man who saved her from the beast!" Take the pictures.
Jack [The reporters begin to take pictures. Kong roars as the flashbulbs blind his eyes, frightening and enraging the mighty ape] [Seeing Kong's mounting anger]
Oh no... [Kong begins to roar louder and thrashes around on the stage, still chained up.] We have to get these people out of here. [to the audience] Everyone needs to leave! Okay? He thinks that girl is a fake! Come on!
Denham, for once in your life, could you please tell that great big ape to be quiet?
Let him roar! It makes a swell picture. [Laughs]
Jack Head for the exits!
Theater Patron
Get your own seat, buddy! You're not having mine.
[Kong's roars grow louder, and he begins to tug on his chains. The audience begins to grow nervous and worried.]
Excuse me, fellas. Coming through! Coming through, fellas!
Actress
[Kong tugs on his chains and one of his giant wrist cuffs breaks. The audience screams. Patrons react in terror, heading for the doors]
Somebody!! SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!
Jack [As the actors on stage flee for their lives, Kong violently grabs the actress from the prop altar with his free arm]
Go! Go now!
