"A Walk Among the Tombstones" movie quotes follow the clues when a former cop opens an investigation into a string of kidnappings and murders. The crime drama was directed by and adapted into a screenplay by Scott Frank from a novel of the same name by Lawrence Block. "A Walk Among the Tombstones" opened in the United States on September 19, 2014.
In "A Walk Among the Tombstones," former NYPD officer and current unlicensed private detective Matthew Scudder (Liam Neeson) is contacted by Kenny Kristo (Dan Stevens), a heroin dealer about an investigation Kenny needs. As Kenny explains, his wife was kidnapped and despite paying the requested ransom, those behind the crime still murdered the wife.
Matthew takes on the case and soon learns that this was no random occurrence. Those responsible for the crimes selected Kenny's wife after studying and following her and planning every little detail. Not only that, but they most assuredly have committed the same crime before and will definitely do it again, putting Matthew in a tense game of cat and mouse with the suspects.
"A Walk Among the Tombstones" hits theaters already full with other great films including "This is Where I Leave You," "The Maze Runner," "Dolphin Tale 2," "No Good Deed," "The Skeleton Twins," "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby," "The Drop," "The Identical," "Frontera," "The Longest Week," "The November Man," "The Congress," "Life of Crime," "Starred Up," "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For," "If I Stay," "When the Game Stands Tall," "Are You Here," "The Expendables 3," "Let's Be Cops."
A Walk Among the Tombstones Movie Quotes,
The Other Two
Loogan: "I never laid a hand on her. The other two, they're the ones you gotta worry about. They were obsessed. These guys are monsters. They are not human."
Matthew Scudder: "How can I find them?"
Loogan: "They'll kill me if I spoke to you."
Matthew encounters evidence of the kidnapping ring as well as a potential suspect, Loogan. Loogan, however, denies any wrongdoing and points the finger at others before jumping to his death.
They're Going to Do This Again
Matthew Scudder: "Whoever it was who took your wife, didn't just pick your name out of a hat. They'd been following her, know her schedule. They've done this before and they're going to do this again."
Matthew has some insight into Kenny's wife's kidnapping to share with Kenny. This was no random crime. This was highly planned and will definitely happen again.
Why Aren't You a Cop No More?
Matthew Scudder: "I was off duty one day in this bar in Washington Heights. The cops didn't have to pay for their drinks. A couple of guys came in to rob the place. I chased them into the street, shot two dead and a third one in the leg."
TJ: "Why aren't you a cop no more?"
Matthew Scudder: "You see, one shot, well, the bullet took a bad hop."
Matthew explains to his young friend how his career as a NYPD officer ended. He meant well when he took on some robbers but there were disastrous results.
Why Aren't You Afraid?
Kidnapper: "Why aren't you afraid?"
Matthew Scudder: "Maybe I don't care if you shoot me or maybe there's a rifle pointed at your head."
The kidnapper is surprised that Matthew isn't intimidated by the situation. Matthew responds, but only spreads more badassery in the process.
A New Player in the Game
Kidnapper: "I understand we have a new player in the game."
Matthew Scudder: "Let her go or you'll to be looking behind you for the rest of your worthless life."
Matthew receives a call from a kidnapping suspect. He has some choice words for this criminal and does not back down.
Someone's Kidnapped My Wife
Kenny Kristo: "I see you're a private detective."
Matthew Scudder: "Unlicensed, I do favors for people and in return, they give me gifts. So, what can I do for you?"
Kenny Kristo: "Someone's kidnapped my wife. I paid them but they killed her anyway. I want you to find the men who did this and bring them to me."
Matthew introduces himself to Kenny while Kenny explains why he's called Matthew in. Kenny's wife was kidnapped and murdered, and now Kenny wants to get even.